Suggestions for 35mm negative and slide scanner: Can anyone recommend a negative and slide scanner? I'm just a hobbyist, so I am looking for something in the $300-$500 range. My main...

sbcbme3 Loc: Colorado Springs

Can anyone recommend a negative and slide scanner? I'm just a hobbyist, so I am looking for something in the $300-$500 range. My main pursuit was concert photography and Colorado landscape. I have a lot of good concert stuff from the mid-70's to early 80's that I would love to get to print. Being somewhat contrasty, I can't rely on sending them off to convert to digital.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

The Epson Perfection Photo series is excellent and very economical. I have the V500. The current version is the V600. Scans flat material, color and B&W 35mm and 120 negatives. At the Epson store for $229.99. May be available elsewhere for less. Specifications:
http://epson.com/For-Home/Scanners/Photo-Scanners/Epson-Perfection-V600-Photo-Scanner/p/B11B198011

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Epson. I've been using an Epson Perfection 3200 since around 2001. It just keeps working. Yes, I'd like to upgrade to something a bit newer, but this still produces excellent results. This model is no longer available, but any of the newer ones are going to be a good deal.
--Bob

sbcbme3 wrote:

Can anyone recommend a negative and slide scanner? I'm just a hobbyist, so I am looking for something in the $300-$500 range. My main pursuit was concert photography and Colorado landscape. I have a lot of good concert stuff from the mid-70's to early 80's that I would love to get to print. Being somewhat contrasty, I can't rely on sending them off to convert to digital.

PeterDragon Loc: Harlan, KY - Kona, HI - Phoenix, AZ

sbcbme3 wrote:

Can anyone recommend a negative and slide scanner? I'm just a hobbyist, so I am looking for something in the $300-$500 range. My main pursuit was concert photography and Colorado landscape. I have a lot of good concert stuff from the mid-70's to early 80's that I would love to get to print. Being somewhat contrasty, I can't rely on sending them off to convert to digital.

I have the Epson v550 I got it as a refurbished from Epson and it has worked well for several years. The v600 would be the scanner for sure.

Good luck.
Jim

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

aellman wrote:

The Epson Perfection Photo series is excellent and very economical. I have the V500. The current version is the V600. Scans flat material, color and B&W 35mm and 120 negatives. At the Epson store for $229.99. May be available elsewhere for less. Specifications:
http://epson.com/For-Home/Scanners/Photo-Scanners/Epson-Perfection-V600-Photo-Scanner/p/B11B198011

I agree - V600. $199.99 from Amazon, free shipping if you're a Prime customer.

F8 Forever Loc: Lng Island, NY

Here's B&H's scanner page. Years ago I had a cheap Pacific Image scanner that worked wonders. Another one of those things that disappeared over the years... (Along with all my slides and negatives)

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Film-Scanners/ci/1151/N/4077634573

sbcbme3 Loc: Colorado Springs

Thanks everyone. A lot of Epson fans. F8 Forever, I was looking at B&H's scanner guide. In talking with my brother the pro, I might give the Plustek 8200ai a try.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

sbcbme3 wrote:

Can anyone recommend a negative and slide scanner? I'm just a hobbyist, so I am looking for something in the $300-$500 range. My main pursuit was concert photography and Colorado landscape. I have a lot of good concert stuff from the mid-70's to early 80's that I would love to get to print. Being somewhat contrasty, I can't rely on sending them off to convert to digital.

The Plustek 8200 ai is an excellent scanner, especially when paired with SilverFast Pro!

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I have 2 Nikon Coolscans (dedicated 35mm scanners) at work but I actually get better results easier with the Epson V700.

millman221

I like my epson v550. Decent enough scans for my casual use. Got it 3 mos ago ... staples chain store for abt 70.00. See attached

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Lukabulla

So, many on here are recommending the Epson for negative scans .
Is there much noticeable difference with teh results from an Epson and say £350 nikon scanner ?

Tet68survivor Loc: Pomfret Center CT

Well for it's worth, I have a $700.00 Minolta scanner for slides and negatives, and $19.95 Christmas Treet Shop scanner for slides and negatives and I'll be damned if I can see any difference! It's all in the software, it made them both work!

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

DWU2 wrote:

I agree - V600. $199.99 from Amazon, free shipping if you're a Prime customer.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Another vote for Epson - V600 or 700.

jhcarvajal

Scanning 35 mm. is very slow. I had a Nikon scanner, but I gave up. I will lnever finish. ScanCafe does the best job in high quality scanning. They scanned over 10,000 Kodachome slides for me.