Jim, thanks for your quick reply. I have an Epson 4870 flatbed scanner. Old, but not too old. I was thinking I needed a dedicated film scanner. But, I will go back and rethink that one. Will run some tests with the 4870 and see how close I can get to what I need. Thanks, Rene -----Original Message----- From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Thyer Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:31 AM To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students Subject: Re: Film/Slide Scanner Rene, Many of the current Epson flatbed scanners also scan transparencies, be they negatives or slides. Some models are V200, V350, V500, V700 and V4490. Check the web pages of distributers. Of the various models, some will do a single strip of a few negatives, others a full sheet of up to 8x10 in. Select a model depending on your needs. I believe Canon also have flatbed scanners which will do transparencies, check the web pages for both companies. There may be other companies, but personally I prefer to stick to these. As far as I am concerned, I have and use an old Canon FS4000US unit. If I had to replace it or my flatbed unit (Epson Perfection 1200S) which is nearly 10 years old), I would probably go for the Epson V700 model. Jim Thyer. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rene Hales" <Rene@xxxxxx> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 10:56 PM Subject: RE: Film/Slide Scanner > Okay, the Canon FS4000US scanner does not seem to be available. Is > there a newer recommendation. I mainly want to scan b&w Kodak HIE > negatives and a few slide (not old). Would appreciate any > recommendations you might have. I know IR negs have their own issues. > > Rene Hales
