I am thinking of getting one of these and scanning my family's slides (parents') as a Christmas gift.

Anyone have any suggestions for a economical 35mm slide/film scanner??

check out woot.com today

I don't

note: I will be scanning 2000+ slides, so it makes more sense to buy a scanner than to have them done at a lab for $0.19ea.

(I think)

I meant to say that I don't have any suggestions, Andy.

well now I read the comments... ssmes like folks are less than thrilled with this particular one

See if $.19 is negotiable by volume (sp?).

The way I feel today, I'd gladly pay money rather than have more gaddam stuff.

Andy still take a look at woot and the comments in there. they are mixed. the one on woot is only $40 but they mention Plustek and up to a couple hunnert

RE #4

Nikon and Canon both make excellent high-resolution auto-feeding slide scanners.

Since they can be expensive units, some camera stores will actually rent the scanners out by the day/week.

TW......the woot listing is what started me down this path. Both of my parents have been bugging their technical advisor (me) for years to come up with a way to put their slides on disc.

The one on woot seems to be bottom of the barrel.

The Plustech (sp?) units seem to have pretty good reviews but support is apparently lacking and they are not considered pro quality.

I can get a Minolta Dual Scan IV used at a good price, but it is discontinued, etc etc etc.

Right now........I am thinking either new Plustech or a used Minolta. Nikons are too pricey for me........will check out Canon.

I don't want to rent, as I will be bound to return the thing within the rental term; and I am lazy and I don't want to have to abide by time constraints.

Canon 8400F.........great reviews........scans photos, film, slides, etc.

Brand new.........$98 shipped.

I think we're done here.

^^^^^^^then stick a fork in it !!!!!!!!

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KEH.com sometimes has used scanners. Their prices are usually pretty good too. I haven't bought from them in 15 years but their C/S & return policies used to be some of the best in the businuess, and they are fantastically anal about rating their used equipment, to them, something that is barely a "VG" would be "Mint++" at almost any other shop. I think jet buys from them these days, maybe he can tell you if they are still as good as they used to be.

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Haven't used one so I don't have any first hand info. Good luck and have a good one.

Julian

Here is the good news for all of you............

you can see all of our family vacation slides!!!!!

(Arsenic laced Chex Mix will be provided)

Newegg had a reconditioned one for $80.00 w/free shipping. Oh well. Have fun with it. This is the kind of project that I'd be stuck with in my family.