35mm film scanner

[Timks]

I have boxes of this 35mm film in my storage room. I would like to get these on my computer and save them with my digital pictures. I have been searching for 35mm film scanners and not sure what brands are good and what brands I should stay away from. Perhaps someone here can help me find the right scanner. I will be scanning 35mm film that I had most of it developed from Walmart. I would like to stay in the $300-$500 price range, maybe less. Computer is running xp and vista. If someone can give me some input I'd appreciate the help, Thanks!

[12_bolts]

I have boxes of this 35mm film

Do you mean prints from 35mm negs?
Or slides?

[Shutterbug Doug]

I think he means negatives. I've had poor results with an HP scanner my Mother in law has but it's about 2 years old. Maybe someone has a suggestion on the newer machines.
3 posts for the OP and 1 for his responder....WELCOME to POTN both of you! :-)

[12_bolts]

.... and 1 for his responder....WELCOME to POTN .... :-)
Been hoovering here for a while, Thought I might sign up and join in the fun
Phil

[Timks]

Yes they are negatives. I did not think of slides as I don't have any.

[Bill Roberts]

Nikon make some prety good film scanners as did Minolta. Look for one with proper digital ICE (image correction and enhancement, licensed by Kodak) rather than the software versions which just don't work as well at getting rid of dust and scratches. It's likely to take you a fair amount of time to scan a lot of negatives but worth it. In fact if you do what I did, which was to buy a used but mint Minolta scanner, scan my slides and then sell it again. You may even make a small profit! Have fun anyway

cheers

[tomd]

canoscan 4000 is a good machine, about $400 used.