Best Scanners?

Would someone summarize what others have said about the best professional

scanners, film or flatbed. Does anyone have a Hassleblad scanner? I am

interested in 35mm slides, mostly, plus some old b/w 35mm, 2 1/4, and 2x3 negs.

Many thanks!

From a non-technical standpoint in current product, the Nikon 9000ed dedicated film

scanner is considered the best under $2000 film scanner that would meet your film size

requirements, The Hasselblad/Imacon line is considered better, but is far above this price.

For flatbed, the top-line Epson is considered the best at scanning film, for a dual purpose

flatbed scanner, but of course, not quite as good as the Nikon. There is a new Microtek

flatbed scanner announced, but not out yet that may match or exceed the ability of the

Epsons.

McCluney Photo

From a non-technical standpoint in current product, the Nikon 9000ed dedicated film

scanner is considered the best under $2000 film scanner that would meet your film size

requirements, The Hasselblad/Imacon line is considered better, but is far above this price.

For flatbed, the top-line Epson is considered the best at scanning film, for a dual purpose

flatbed scanner, but of course, not quite as good as the Nikon. There is a new Microtek

flatbed scanner announced, but not out yet that may match or exceed the ability of the

Epsons. Some people use "drum" scanners, and these (I have heard) can be found used at

fair prices, but that would be an exotic solution.

McCluney Photo