Scanner recommendation (3x5 negatives, paper, etc.)

Recommendations for a scanner. Uses:

- 3 x 5 negatives. Really, they are more like x-rays. it's results
from dna testing.

- Also for general use.

- NOT high volume, maybe 30-40 scans a month.

I am not sure what price ranges are out there, but am hoping for $100
to $300?
Thanks.

John

"ascus.lsil" <ascus.lsil@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Recommendations for a scanner. Uses:
>
> - 3 x 5 negatives. Really, they are more like x-rays. it's results
> from dna testing.
>
> - Also for general use.
>
> - NOT high volume, maybe 30-40 scans a month.
>
> I am not sure what price ranges are out there, but am hoping for $100
> to $300?
> Thanks.
>
> John

Microtek makes several models that scan up to an 8" X 10"
negative/transparency
http://www.microtekusa.com/pp.html

The ScanMaker i800 is just a little over $300.

Plustek makes the OpticPro ST series. The ST64+ scans up to 5" x7".
http://www.plustek.com/product/scanner.asp

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On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:41:04 -0700 (PDT), "ascus.lsil"
<ascus.lsil@gmail.com> wrote:

>Recommendations for a scanner. Uses:
>
>- 3 x 5 negatives. Really, they are more like x-rays. it's results
>from dna testing.
>
>- Also for general use.
>
>- NOT high volume, maybe 30-40 scans a month.
>
>I am not sure what price ranges are out there, but am hoping for $100
>to $300?
>Thanks.
>
>John

I'd probably go for the Canon 8800F if you're just going to be doing a
few 3 x 5 negatives a month.

John

"John" <inGod@wetrust.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:41:04 -0700 (PDT), "ascus.lsil"
> <ascus.lsil@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Recommendations for a scanner. Uses:
>>
>>- 3 x 5 negatives. Really, they are more like x-rays. it's results
>>from dna testing.
>>
>>- Also for general use.
>>
>>- NOT high volume, maybe 30-40 scans a month.
>>
>>I am not sure what price ranges are out there, but am hoping for $100
>>to $300?
>>Thanks.
>>
>>John
>
> I'd probably go for the Canon 8800F if you're just going to be doing a
> few 3 x 5 negatives a month.
>
> John


The Canon 8800F will NOT do 3 inch X 5 inch negatives or transparencies.

The Max film size is 120 (2.25" x 2.25") on the 8800F

Quote from the Canon 8800F specifications:
Max. Film Size
35mm x 12 Frames (Negative/Positive), 35mm x 4 Frames (Negative /
Positive Mounted Slides), 22cm x 6 Film Strip (120 Roll Film)


http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...elTechSpecsAct

The light in the lid is only 3 inches wide and 10.25 inches long. You must
have the film holder in place, otherwise the scanner will not scan film.

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On Apr 18, 4:41 pm, "ascus.lsil" <ascus.l...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Recommendations for a scanner. Uses:
>
> - 3 x 5 negatives. Really, they are more like x-rays. it's results
> from dna testing.
>
> - Also for general use.
>
> - NOT high volume, maybe 30-40 scans a month.
>
> I am not sure what price ranges are out there, but am hoping for $100
> to $300?
> Thanks.
>
> John


I do 4x5 negs on an Epson V700, nice scanner, I believe Epson
sometimes has refurbs in the low $400s, retail prices are in the $550
range. This is a good scanner that gives excellent reproductions of
negatives and does flatbed scanning very well too. Highly recommended

Tom