newbie slide scanner advice

External Since: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 2

Hi,

In addition to my own collection of slides, I've just inherited 20+
carousels of slides from my late father. I need to scan them, both to
keep as digital images and for making prints (up to 8x10) and would
like to do it myself rather than send them out. I'm looking for good
info on possible scanners to purchase, and of course am balancing the
quality vs. cost concern for the equipment. Can anyone recommend a
website with info and reviews (I'd love an overview of what's out
there, and price ranges), and/or a particular slide scanner to
purchase?

Many thanks for advice!

Sally

External Since: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 10

In article <1142527349.906227.125280 DeleteThis @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com>,
ro222000 DeleteThis @yahoo.com wrote:

> Hi,
>
> In addition to my own collection of slides, I've just inherited 20+
> carousels of slides from my late father. I need to scan them, both to
> keep as digital images and for making prints (up to 8x10) and would
> like to do it myself rather than send them out. I'm looking for good
> info on possible scanners to purchase, and of course am balancing the
> quality vs. cost concern for the equipment. Can anyone recommend a
> website with info and reviews (I'd love an overview of what's out
> there, and price ranges), and/or a particular slide scanner to
> purchase?
>
> Many thanks for advice!
>
> Sally

I used a Nikon CoolScan V for both slides and film strips. Slow,
particularly when scanning at high resolution and using the built in
filters, but I thought excellent results when comparing the end product
with the slides projected. I would use it with the Digital ICE turned
on unless your slides are completely free of dust. Cost about 600.00
new, but many should be available used as most folks scan all their
slides and then have no use for the scanner after that.