sallymack Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Hi, Does anyone have a recommendation for any 35mm/120 film scanner? I've been looking for one, having been shooting 35mm and 120 film, black-and-white and color. I have film going back to the 1970s, so some kind of batch processing is a must. It looks like the Epson Perfection V700 Photo Scanner would do the job, I like its ability to scan sheets of film. However, I can't tell from the documentation if it would be compatible with my MAC OS 10.7.5 system or if a driver for it is available. Does anyone who has the V700 give some feedback on its use? All recommendations appreciated. Thank you. --Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 <p>Dated, but still the great "mid-price" solution is the Nikon 9000. With Vu-Scan works fine on Mac 10.7 or 10.8.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallymack Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks, Barry, I don't mind dated. I'm looking at Canon CanoScan 9000F Mark II Film & Document Scanner on e-bay, is that the one you mean? --Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallymack Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Canon, Nikon. Sorry, looking at so many websites I'm getting confused. Having trouble finding the <b>Nikon</b> 9000. --Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelaMolnar Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 <p><strong>Nikon Super Coolscan 9000ED</strong> 35mm to 120, available on eBay for around 4000 dollar. The best desktop film scanner. I own a 4000ED, a 35mm film scanner and still using it.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallymack Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks, Bela, $4,000 is way over my budget. I was thinking something under $1,000. --Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w_t1 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 <p>you wont find a Coolscan 9000 for under a grand. </p> <p>I use a coolscan 4000 for 35mm and epson flatbed 3200 for mf and 4x5. I have a coolscan 5000 new in box I purchased to upgrade the 4000 5-6 years ago, but shortly after I bought it Nikon stopped making and the prices went sky high, so I am holding the 5000 as an investment opportunity.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 <p>Bela has it. I haven't looked at price lately, but they were $2000 new and now they're asking $4K USD? That's pretty amazing. Also you could look for the model before the Nikon Coolscan 8000. Its older now, but if in good shape is excellent and should be less. Good luck.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_sakols Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I have a Minolta Multi Pro that I'm glad I never sold. If I were in the market for one today I would look at this: http://plustek.com/usa/products/opticfilm-series/opticfilm-120/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhartman Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 <p>The Epson V700 should work with the newer Mac OS, 10.7, 10.8. If the drivers that come with the packaged CD are not the latest, you can update here:<br> http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=66172&BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Downloads&platform=OSF_M_X8<br> I have the V700, but haven't used it for a while, since updating to 10.8. I need to get it out of the closet and update myself.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightcommando Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 <p>I recently purchased a CanoScan 9000F Mark II - I use it with VueScan on Mac OS X 10.7 and have yet to regret my choice. <br /><br />For $300, it's an amazing negative scanner (so far as I have seen) and about as good at scanning documents as any other decent scanner on the market.<br> <br />If you've not the thousands to throw at a proper scanner, it's the choice I'd recommend.<br> <a href="http://imgur.com/52Ue0PN">An example, because the internet loves cats. </a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_wilson Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 <p>I had the Epson but move to the Nikon 9000 just before it was discontinued. The Epson can give good results but it is very time consuming. If you scan wet and work with care you will get a good image from the Epson. I made the change because the Nikon gets (slightly) better results much quicker and easier. With 120 film both scanners need some care (especially 6x8 or 6x9) but the Nikon is much less effort for 35mm scans.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_brown6 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 <p>I own the Dimage Multi Scanner Pro that I have not used since I went digital back when Minolta died and I had to switch to Canon when my Maxxum 9 was stolen along with all lenses.<br> <br /> I have lost the 35mm tray and slide tray. I really want to rescan old negatives (lost everything in a crash - learned my lesson).<br> I would like to buy the trays from someone who may have a on working Scan Multi Pro.<br> I really don't want to buy another scanner when there is almost no usage on the unit.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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