Film scanner >$150

[bellalee]

Forgive me if this question is in the wrong place/is utterly stupid, im new

I was wondering what the best dedicated film scanner OR flatbed scanner is under $150 For 35mm colour negatives.

I've been looking at the Epson 4490 at the moment,

 

[mrred]

I have one and is very good for 120, but is not that great for 35. You can get good scans if you try hard and develop a good technique. The 4490 has the same capability as the 500 and 600.

The real resolution sits at about 1800 dpi, so scanning for 13x19 inch prints may be a bit of a stretch. 8x10 or 8x12 will be perfectly ok.

I have (recently) done some wet-mounts and it is proving to be promising. ymmv.

You will definitely get the best bang for the buck with this unit.

 

[pellicle]

Epson are good ... even the 3200 can do well if you drive it carefully. I don't know the 4490, but the 4990 is good enough.

4875 is good ... could be cheaper too

 

[pellicle]

mrred ... incase you don't read your PM's can you please return that film?

I'm leaving Finland soon, so please post it to Australia ... check your PM's for address

 

[maderik]

I was wondering what the best dedicated film scanner OR flatbed scanner is under $150 For 35mm colour negatives.

I've been looking at the Epson 4490 at the moment,

The Epson store has refurb 4490's for $109 and v500's for $149 with free shipping right now. I bought my v500 this way and have been satisfied with it. I prefer my Coolscan IV for colorneg, but the Epson is close (and I like the Epson better for conventional B&W.) Here was a quick & dirty comparison:
http://www.pbase.com/maderik/scan

I need to redo this now that I've gotten better with the Epson (e.g. using AN glass to keep the negatives flat.)