Scanner <200USD

[reub2000]

I'm looking for a film scanner because I want to get my 35mm slides onto pbase. I was looking at this one. Anyone here use it? Any other options that I should consider?

 

[jd callow]

I read a review on the Plustek OpticFilm 7200i. The review overall was very positive with a few cons. Whic as I recall were: 1) it had a limited Dmax; 2) colours were not as 'good' as the competition and 3) the supplied software was not great.

I also remeber being pretty impressed by the quality of the scans in the review. Do a google search for a UK site and you may find it.

 

[Jordan]

For under US$200, you might consider getting a used Minolta Scan Dual model (III or IV).

 

[reub2000]

Newegg and B&H don't have any KM scanners. Makes sense since Konica Minolta completely exited the photography business.

How is this one? In addition to 35mm film it can scan medium format.

 

[jd callow]

unless you need an mf film scanner, a dedicated film scanner will generally out perform a flatbed.

Heres the link to the 7200i I mentioned: Dead Link Removed

 

[Derek Lofgreen]

That scanner is very tempting. Except I use a Mac! Is there any way to get this to work on a Mac?

D.

 

[Jeremy]

That scanner is very tempting. Except I use a Mac! Is there any way to get this to work on a Mac?

D.

Derek, does your Mac have SCSI? I have a Sprint 4000dpi 35mm scanner which is SCSI that I am not using and would sell for under $200 (to fit in with this thread ) since I scan all MF and smaller with a Nikon 8000 now.

 

[reub2000]

That scanner is very tempting. Except I use a Mac! Is there any way to get this to work on a Mac?

D.

Dynamic range on the scanner is limited. You get what you pay for.

 

[jd callow]

dmax with slides is an issue.

 

[reub2000]

True. You'll probably want to overexpose slides meant for scanning. Bracket so that you get a normal slide for projecting on your wall, and an overexposed one to scan.

Also, you must get Vuescan. Silverfast isn't very good software.

 

[jd callow]

I suspect it is a very good (bang for the buck) scanner for colour neg film.