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professorgb

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« on: August 20, 2007, 09:24:10 pm »

I'm honestly not sure if this is the right part of the forum for this question, but here goes.  I have a friend shooting 4x5 negatives, both B&W and color.  He definitely prefers wet process prints, but is concerned about having some sort of backup/archive for his work.  He has a few hundred or so negatives that he'd like to scan, but would rather not have a shop do the work.  He'd like to do it himself.  He's not concerned about top-flight quality, as he doesn't foresee much digital printing at this point.  He just needs quality backup.

So, what scanner would you recommend for less than $400?  Either a dedicated negative scanner or a standard flatbed with a negative holder and backlight would do, so long as the capture is of decent quality.

Any ideas?
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Doug Fisher

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« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2007, 09:05:37 am »

>>So, what scanner would you recommend for less than $400?  <<

You don't have many choices in the price range.  I think the best value out there is a refurbished 4990 directly from Epson's online store.  Lately, it is been priced at just under $300 including shipping.  You might be able to find a Canon 9950F in that price range but the Canoscan software is a major downer in my opinion.  Nice hardware though...

Doug
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2007, 05:40:33 pm »

Thanks, Doug.  I've heard these two recommended before.  I sent my friend to the Epson store, and he likely will buy that scanner.

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>>So, what scanner would you recommend for less than $400?  <<

You don't have many choices in the price range.  I think the best value out there is a refurbished 4990 directly from Epson's online store.  Lately, it is been priced at just under $300 including shipping.  You might be able to find a Canon 9950F in that price range but the Canoscan software is a major downer in my opinion.  Nice hardware though...

Doug
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2007, 06:01:18 pm »

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Thanks, Doug.  I've heard these two recommended before.  I sent my friend to the Epson store, and he likely will buy that scanner.
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Although it may not be powerful enough. Epson just announced the V500 LED scanner. Sounds interesting.

[a href=\"http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/22/epson-intros-led-equipped-perfection-v500-flatbed-scanner/]Epson V500[/url]

More Info At Photography Blog

I'm not very savy when it comes to scanners.
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