[filmscanners] Re: Having a hard time - requirements

["Tony Sleep" <TonySleep@halftone.co.uk>]

On Thu, 31 Oct 2002 07:37:17 -0800  alex (am15us@earthlink.net) wrote:

> Used scanners:
>       Acer ScanWit 2720s
>       Canon FS 2710
>       Nikon LS 1000 Coolscan
>       Nikon LS20 Coolscan
>       SprintScan 35 Plus
>
> New scanners:
>       Epson Perfection 2400
>       HP PhotoSmart S20
>       Minolta Dimage Scan Dual III
>       Minolta Dimage Scan Elite

Personally I would consider only the last two as a significantly better
bet than the rest. Most of the first group are old/outclassed/unsupported
on current versions of Windows. In addition, elderly s/h filmscanners are a
risky proposition, they do go wrong/deteriorate with dust and degrading
illumination. And a mistake will be costly : eg Nikon will charge 275GBP
(in UK) for any repair, no matter how minor.

Regards

Tony Sleep - http://www.halftone.co.uk
Online portfolio & exhibit + film scanner info & comparisons
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