chelsea_f Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Can someone give me some suggestion on buying a scanner to scan my negatives to my computer? I'm on a tight budget... Brands, styles, prices, necessities, advice... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark45831 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Ive been using the canoscan 8800F, does 35mm, negs and pos, + 120. So far I like it alot, think I paid just under $200 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennfd Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I just picked up an Epson V200 photo for $75. Nice scanner, it does slides and negatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene_scherba Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 If you're interested in quality, any used old 2000 dpi or better scanner off eBay will beat any 4800+ dpi flatbed scanner you can buy off a store shelf for twice as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene_scherba Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 In my post above, I was talking about dedicated film scanners with an optical light path... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendel_leisk Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Clarify what film format. Odds are 35mm, but worth saying. If 35mm, Nikon Coolscan V is a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_f Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Yes 35 mm -thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blumesan Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 As this thread indicates, a number of people are quite happy with the results produced by scanning their 35mm film with a flat bed scanner. That is, until they have a chance to see the results produced by a decent quality film scanner. Before you invest I suggest you try both types and compare the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kari v Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Depends on the print sizes you want. For web and 4x6 any new(ish) flatbed with film holder will do, even the $100 models. Something like Nikon V would be much better but at a price. At the moment I use Canon 4400F (quality is pretty much the same as 8800F and V200) and scan at 2400dpi, after that you only get larger and very soft image. That gives you a 8x10 after good global and local unsharp mask workout. Unedited images are very soft. I usually print only 6x8 and look for another scanner for bigger enlargements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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