Scanners

[2Canons]

A have a bit of 35m pics from my Canon Rebel.I'd like to import them onto my G-5Mac.
Please suggest a compact unit. Can I get a decent one for $150-$350? Thanks.

[jjonsalt]

Can I get a decent one for $150-$350?

Not really, new that is.

[robjim]

Love my Epson 3490 and it came with a 35m holder. Rated very high @ PC Mag and CNET. $99 @ BestBuy.

[2Canons]

Does not have to be compact or a cheapie. I need a starting point. I know "0" about scanners.

[jjonsalt]

I may had not understood your first post. Are you wanting to scan pictures (like 4x6s) or film/slides?

[2Canons]

I may had not understood your first post. Are you wanting to scan pictures (like 4x6s) or film/slides?
Ok sorry.No slides and most likely no negatives. I would like to import 4x6 and 5x7 pictures onto my computer so I can e-mail or post them on websites or simply watch a slide show ala computer. I have SHOEBOX full of pics stored nicely in a closet. Thanks, Frank

[jjonsalt]

I have a Microtek ScanMaker i900 which while very good is over your budget. I mean this scanner even comes with a Kodak "Q" to calibrate with. Staying under (barely) your $350 limit consider the Canon CanoScan 9950F.

[mbze430]

Any flatbed scanner will do the job. but one thing, printed pics are 2nd gen, you'll loose quality again once scanned.

[Harry Settle]

I have had several scanners over the years and have pretty much settled on HP for my photo scanning projects. My 4400 just died, today, and I'm considering the HP 4890 right now. They have good quality results and the supplied software is usually great for most projects. I scan up to 200 photos per session with mine. I think the 4890 is selling for around $180 .

[david814]

"I may had not understood your first post. Are you wanting to scan pictures (like 4x6s) or film/slides?"

What are your recommendations if there are slide and negative film materials? I am looking to save my library of work for "posterity' a lot of black and white work, 35mm and larger format

[jjonsalt]

"I may had not understood your first post. Are you wanting to scan pictures (like 4x6s) or film/slides?"

What are your recommendations if there are slide and negative film materials? I am looking to save my library of work for "posterity' a lot of black and white work, 35mm and larger format

The Microtek i900 does a fine job for me. It scans slides and negatives directly, not through the glass bed. The scanner even comes (mine did) with 2 different Kodak "Q"s for calibration. To me that's a first class act.

[RossW]

Ok sorry.No slides and most likely no negatives. I would like to import 4x6 and 5x7 pictures onto my computer so I can e-mail or post them on websites or simply watch a slide show ala computer. I have SHOEBOX full of pics stored nicely in a closet. Thanks, Frank

For those purposes, you might simply try using your digi cam as a copy stand. Get even lighting across the photo (no flash), and square the camera up so you avoid keystoning, and fire away. Depending on what other goodies you have (e.g. tripod) or how handy you may be to fabricate a holder, you can probably do a pretty respectable job for no $$. It may help to press the photo down flat with clean, clear glass, as long as you can kill the reflection of the camera in it.

[mbze430]

depending what size neg/slides you mainly have. Nikon and Minolta makes really nice 35mm neg/slide scanner. I used to use own the 5400 II. I have no since gone back shooting 120/220. I use the Minolta Multi Pro for my 120/220 needs.

[2Canons]

For those purposes, you might simply try using your digi cam as a copy stand. Get even lighting across the photo (no flash), and square the camera up so you avoid keystoning, and fire away. Depending on what other goodies you have (e.g. tripod) or how handy you may be to fabricate a holder, you can probably do a pretty respectable job for no $$. It may help to press the photo down flat with clean, clear glass, as long as you can kill the reflection of the camera in it.
Are saying take a picture of a printed picture? I have a tripod.I'll experiment with lighting. Anyone have good success doing this?
Here's my 1st 2 pics. Clarity & reflections...ouch.

[MrChad]

I have a DiMage Dual Scan iV that I use to scan negatives, does a good enough job for 8x10 prints IMO. Total price paid a few years back to BHphoto was $280. I'm letting a buddy use mine for a few weeks so he can scan his negatives, after that I plan to sell it on ebay.

[crn3371]

If all you want to do is scan 4x6 or 5x7 prints for email or viewing on your monitor, then any flatbed scanner will do. If you're looking for something for archiving purposes, then I would recommend a dedicated slide/negative scanner. I believe that Minolta (R.I.P.) has a model that starts at about $300.