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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Has anybody any experience on using one of these are they any good?Which is the best one to get?How much should I pay?. Thanks .
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Yes
Yes
Epson or Canon
As much as you can afford.

Slides will never be great off a flatbed but if it's not for high spec work, will be fine.

Take your pick from this lot and you wont go far wrong

Canon Photo, Film and Document Scanner Scanners - Canon UK
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Thanks.I thought that you had to have one of those "special"scanners just for photos,so a normal flatbed will do?.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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I think you need an adaptor for a normal flatbed scanner... or one that has provision built in for scanning with another light behind the film / negs.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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are these type any good? USB Negative Scanner
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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No.

These are good film scanners:
dabs.com - Nikon LS5000 35mm Film Scanner (5000NSUK)

dabs.com - Nikon LS-9000 Multi Format Film Scanner (9000NSUK)

If you've got less than 500, you're better off getting someone to do it for you, it's not a quick process.

All those in the canon link above can do film/neg and will give adequate results, good results require more money/time but they are fine.
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Originally Posted by DJ2000
are these type any good? USB Negative Scanner
I have that model, bought via QVC I find the results "adequate" for reminiscence purposes. I use mine on transparencies taken by my father in the 60's/70's and is up to the job.

If you require higher quality or for commercial use, this is not the one for you.
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