Hi guys
I just bought my first (and second) film cameras; contax 645 and G2.
I want to get a decent film scanner to scan my film negatives and also the prints.
Whats the best low budget scanner? I've read that the epson v700 is pretty good.
Anything else i should consider around the similar price range?
I will be scanning 35mm and 120 film.
Not going to make large prints.
Thanks.
I have a V500 and it suits my minimalist needs. A fellow FM'er here, ajt36, has a V700 together with some Better Scanning glass holders (I think that's what they're called) and he produces some pretty doggone sharp film scans. You might search him up here and send him off a PM for his input. HTH
There are many on here that turn their nose up at the V700. I have that scanner..and have used a MF Nikon film scanner......I'm happy with the Epson, it was the right mix of IQ and value for money.
Learn how to get the best from the Epson and you will be happy with the results when you see the prints. The main criticism is of the film holders.....rubbish sort of sums them up. It is particularly important to experiment with the height adjusters to achieve critical focus....get that wrong and you will be disappointed.
Hi Jae,
My lab used imacon flextite scanners and loved them. I know there must be a learning curve to using them because one of techs got beautiful results but if she wasnt in and the owner did the scan, not so good. I've seen them used for cheap. FWIW.
Tom
Has anyone first hand experience with either the Plustek 8200i and/or Epson 750 for scanning just slides and negative? I'll be primarily scanning in old slides and B&W negative film. Is the flatbed sufficient in resolution (I am dubious)? I have heard mixed things about the operation of the Plustek.
I have the Canon 9000f but there is a Mk II out now. I have and use mu old Canon F1n and scan the negatives and slides into PS. The scanner is fast and it is easy to set up and use. It comes with software that corrects for the orange mask on negs.
BTW, one of the above photos was taken with the F1n and the other with a Canon 7D. Both were slightly post processed in PS. One thing to remember about film is dust. So it becomes mandatory you remove the spots in PS or other such software. One thing we take for granted today is how clean digital is.
