I am looking for a good quality Slide/Film scanner.
After extensive searches I have decided that for my needs "Quality" is a must.
To this end I am going for a second hand Nikon Coolscan V.
E-Bay being the best place so far
The price of second hand Nikon scanners are on the rise.
The average price for a very goood Nikon V is about £700. not made anymore.
(The price when new a few years ago was about £400-£500)
I know this is above quoted fig. of £400 but to get the best of all factors I feel you will be pushed to get a good "dedicated film/slide scanner" at this price.
The only other scanner I do know which may fit the bill is an " Epson Perfection V700 flatbed." Do not be put off that its a "Flatbed"
This has good reviews for Film/Slide scanning and on e-bay the price of a new one is about £400 price , give or take a little.
I think a good second one may be nearer the price you might have in mind
The only negative factor is the Film/Slide carriers are not rated very high.
Google should give you the Spec for the Nikon and the Epson
Hope all of this maybe of help
OPF
Last edited by Old Photo.Fanatic; 24th February 2011 at 21:50.