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04/30/2009 10:37:49 PM · #1 |
I recently started shooting medium format, and I've been trying to figure out a cheap scanning solution for the negatives. I'm shooting old MF cameras, including a holga, so I'm really not concerned with stellar performance (ie dedicated/drum scanners), but I would like the scans to of fairly decent quality and usability.
Can anyone out there point me in the right direction? I'm thinking $50-$100 range as this is nowhere near a top priority in my life... |
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05/01/2009 12:04:48 AM · #2 |
| I'm guessing that a decent scanner for MF transparencies/negatives will be closer to $200 or so ... I haven't shopped for scanners in a long time. The latest I've used are from AGFA, but I don't think they make them any more. I would first see if there are some reviews at cnet.com, or maybe at one of the camera review sites. PC Magazine or Consumer Reports might have a review article -- check at your local library to see if they subscribe to them. |
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05/01/2009 10:26:23 AM · #3 |
| I've been trying to do research to be sure... I am just hoping someone has some more useful first hand knowledge... And I'm ok with discontinued scanners from ebay, etc... |
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05/03/2010 10:02:54 AM · #4 |
| Yeah, I'd be interested in answers on this one also. I just found a treasure trove of B&W 220 negatives of family members from as far as 55 years ago. I have no clue what to scan them with. |
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05/03/2010 10:20:09 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by tryals15:
I've been trying to do research to be sure... I am just hoping someone has some more useful first hand knowledge... And I'm ok with discontinued scanners from ebay, etc... |
As long as the drivers are available for whatever operating system you are using. |
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05/03/2010 11:54:54 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by tryals15:
I've been trying to do research to be sure... I am just hoping someone has some more useful first hand knowledge... And I'm ok with discontinued scanners from ebay, etc... |
As long as the drivers are available for whatever operating system you are using. |
If the the scanner is no longer supported and up-to-date drivers aren't available, VueScan will run it. |
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05/03/2010 12:42:16 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by zeuszen:
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by tryals15:
I've been trying to do research to be sure... I am just hoping someone has some more useful first hand knowledge... And I'm ok with discontinued scanners from ebay, etc... |
As long as the drivers are available for whatever operating system you are using. |
If the the scanner is no longer supported and up-to-date drivers aren't available, VueScan will run it. |
Indeed, VueScan is a great tool. A couple things to note with respect to using VueScan:
- VueScan runs just fine under 64-bit Windows (Vista, Win7)
- Review the Supported Scanners page on the VueScan site to make sure the scanner is suported
- If the scanner is supported, but is one that needs the manufacturer's drivers or software loaded, make sure that you can load a 32-bit version of the drivers and software on your machine. VueScan can't talk to scanners that use only 64-bit drivers.
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