Processing and Scanning Questions

LesDMess · 09-01-2020, 04:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Will these run on the current version of Windows? I seem to recall some scanners won't run on current OS. What's a good price for the various Nikon scanners?

I keep an HP PC with a firewire and USB2 ports running Windows Vista as I prefer to run native Nikonscan.
I recently acquired the Nikon Coolscan V with single slide (MA-21) and film strip (SA-21) adapter for under $200 through a local CL listing. I gave this to my son-in-law since he's into film and he runs it on a current PC using Vuescan.

Swift1 · 09-01-2020, 12:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LesDMess

I keep an HP PC with a firewire and USB2 ports running Windows Vista as I prefer to run native Nikonscan.
I recently acquired the Nikon Coolscan V with single slide (MA-21) and film strip (SA-21) adapter for under $200 through a local CL listing. I gave this to my son-in-law since he's into film and he runs it on a current PC using Vuescan.

FWIW, Nikonscan will run fine on Windows 10. I've been using my Coolscan V with Nikonscan on Windows 10 for the past few years now without issues.

LesDMess · 09-01-2020, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

FWIW, Nikonscan will run fine on Windows 10. I've been using my Coolscan V with Nikonscan on Windows 10 for the past few years now without issues.

Does that involve the USB driver hack? Since I also run the Coolscan 9000 - which only uses firewire, I don't recall seeing a driver hack for this setup. Is there one?

Swift1 · 09-01-2020, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Does that involve the USB driver hack? Since I also run the Coolscan 9000 - which only uses firewire, I don't recall seeing a driver hack for this setup. Is there one?

No, but there is a trick to it. Will PM you details.

tuco · 09-04-2020, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Does that involve the USB driver hack? Since I also run the Coolscan 9000 - which only uses firewire, I don't recall seeing a driver hack for this setup. Is there one?

One option for about $200 USD you can get a devoted scanning 2012 Mac Mini. It still supports legacy interfaces and I think the last Mini to have Firewire. It's best with a pre Catalina OS version (before 10.15+) upgrade because you'll need new versions of scanning software that may not exist for Catalina. Add a SSD hard drive and it boots up to a logon screen in ~10 seconds.

SpecialK · 09-04-2020, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Epson 4990 flatbed for the price of gas to drive there. It's versatile and can scan film up to 8" X 10".

Bought one new for $469 or something like that. I only did quick and dirty scans, however. Eventually sold it for about $150, which I thought was good at the time.

Very versatile for various neg/slide holders.

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09-01-2020, 04:33 AM - 1 Like	#16
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by jcdoss Will these run on the current version of Windows? I seem to recall some scanners won't run on current OS. What's a good price for the various Nikon scanners? I keep an HP PC with a firewire and USB2 ports running Windows Vista as I prefer to run native Nikonscan. I recently acquired the Nikon Coolscan V with single slide (MA-21) and film strip (SA-21) adapter for under $200 through a local CL listing. I gave this to my son-in-law since he's into film and he runs it on a current PC using Vuescan.

09-01-2020, 12:12 PM - 1 Like	#17
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by LesDMess I keep an HP PC with a firewire and USB2 ports running Windows Vista as I prefer to run native Nikonscan. I recently acquired the Nikon Coolscan V with single slide (MA-21) and film strip (SA-21) adapter for under $200 through a local CL listing. I gave this to my son-in-law since he's into film and he runs it on a current PC using Vuescan. FWIW, Nikonscan will run fine on Windows 10. I've been using my Coolscan V with Nikonscan on Windows 10 for the past few years now without issues.

09-01-2020, 01:12 PM	#18
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Swift1 FWIW, Nikonscan will run fine on Windows 10. I've been using my Coolscan V with Nikonscan on Windows 10 for the past few years now without issues. Does that involve the USB driver hack? Since I also run the Coolscan 9000 - which only uses firewire, I don't recall seeing a driver hack for this setup. Is there one?

09-01-2020, 02:47 PM	#19
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by LesDMess Does that involve the USB driver hack? Since I also run the Coolscan 9000 - which only uses firewire, I don't recall seeing a driver hack for this setup. Is there one? No, but there is a trick to it. Will PM you details.

09-04-2020, 01:40 PM	#20
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by LesDMess Does that involve the USB driver hack? Since I also run the Coolscan 9000 - which only uses firewire, I don't recall seeing a driver hack for this setup. Is there one? One option for about $200 USD you can get a devoted scanning 2012 Mac Mini. It still supports legacy interfaces and I think the last Mini to have Firewire. It's best with a pre Catalina OS version (before 10.15+) upgrade because you'll need new versions of scanning software that may not exist for Catalina. Add a SSD hard drive and it boots up to a logon screen in ~10 seconds.

09-04-2020, 02:46 PM	#21
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Quote: Epson 4990 flatbed for the price of gas to drive there. It's versatile and can scan film up to 8" X 10". Bought one new for $469 or something like that. I only did quick and dirty scans, however. Eventually sold it for about $150, which I thought was good at the time. Very versatile for various neg/slide holders.