Susie Posted March 12, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 12, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) HI All, Apart from my Digilux 1, all my photography is done on film. I have a small darkroom with Focomats 1c and 11a. Can anyone recommend a scanner? I am not really into computers and digital workflo (?) and so only need to be able to scan my negs so as to make use of high street printing facilities and to post pictures on this forum. Is this a heresy? Although not totally necessary it would be handy if it would also take negs from my Rolleiflex. Also, I'm not looking to spend a fortune, and don't have Photoshop etc, although somewhere I must still have the Elements CD that came with the Digilux... From the above, you will understand why I still use wet-plates as well!! Susie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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honcho Posted March 12, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 12, 2013 A flatbed scanner such as the Epson V700/V750 might suit your purpose if within budget. You'll have the advantage of being able to scan your prints and get acceptable scans from your 6x6 negatives or transparencies for printing to medium sizes, but don't expect anything better than mediocre individual scans from 35mm film. You will need some means of editing the files, I would suggest at the very least PS Elements. Good to hear you are using wet plates! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 12, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 12, 2013 Like Honcho I would say the Epson V700 would do everything you want. But while the quality is very good for everything between 6x6 and 8x10 negatives, at 35mm it is a little bit compromised. However, since you say you are not totally up to speed on computers it is the best way to keep everything simple, especially while you work through the necessary learning curve. Please let us know more about the wet plates! Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriceman Posted March 14, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 14, 2013 I just got the Canon 9000F MarkII because it is inexpensive, fast and produces good scans that work for 90-95% of my needs. For the other 5-10% I want a professional grade scan and take or send those negatives to a pro lab anyway. Just another option to consider... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/905050-REG/Canon_6218b002aa_CS_9000F_Mark_II_Image.html#costumerReview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted March 15, 2013 Hi kd, Thanks for that recommendation, at a quarter the price of the Epson, it is more in the price range I was thinking of. Susie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted March 18, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 18, 2013 If you are scanning 35mm negatives or transparencies, I would recommend either a Minolta or Nikon scanner. Both are out of production but available on eBay. See Konica Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 Slide Film Scanner 043325994029 | eBay and Nikon Coolscan LS 5000 Ed LS 5000 Ed with Digital ICE4 Old Slide Restoration | eBay The Nikon scanner also has a slide feeder attachment that allows you to scan 50 slides in a batch. Both come with software that may not run on new computers (certainly not on current generation Macs) and the best software to use with them, IMHO, is VueScan from http://www.hamrick.com Hope this helps more than it confuses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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