FILM SCANNERS
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09/01/06 09:35 AM
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fra02441
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Help me. I am looking at a PrimeFilm 3600u Film and slide scanner from costco. $139.99 delivered. I cant find any reviews on this and have no idea if it is worth it. I have years of film to scan and want to get rid of the neg. Please give me info like you are writting a book scanner for dummies . Thanks in advance. Fran
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Re: FILM SCANNERS
#197977
09/01/06 10:58 AM
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rscroope
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I know your pain Fran. I have 30 years of family, etc on slides & negatives. The COSTCO piece has been on their website for many years, hopefully improving all the time. I've been waiting until I really have the time to devote before I pull the trigger. I also have video projects which I started by outsourcing my sound Super 8s with great success! I look forward to this topic evolving. - Bob
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Re: FILM SCANNERS
#197978
09/15/06 04:34 PM
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rscroope
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I found this on MSN Video and thought you might be interested in it. Click this link Scanner video
LONG ISLAND BOB
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Re: FILM SCANNERS
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09/17/06 03:23 AM
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beachcomber
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Thanks for posting that, Bob. I know next to nothing about scanners so the video was very helpful.
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Re: FILM SCANNERS
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09/17/06 03:34 AM
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Fran, these are the Consumer Reports Quick Recommendations - best for the price. I don't know if this helps.
"For the fastest scans: 1 Epson $150 2 HP $200
These two models were the fastest of the scanners we tested, and they produced high-quality scans of photos and text. The HP was better at scanning film and slides. It’s the only tested scanner that can accommodate transparent originals larger than 35mm—up to 8x10 inches, in this case. It also has a wide range of settings that let you optimize each scan, though you can get fine results from its default settings if you don’t want to fine-tune the settings. The Epson is a top choice for use with photos and text, but stick with the HP for scanning film or slides."
When you review the entire list of the scanners CR tested, the model you listed did not make the list.
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Re: FILM SCANNERS
#197981
09/17/06 02:03 PM
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I just got a new Visioneer One-touch, 9220, USB with slide and negative adapter. I have to get it connected this afternoon. I can't wait to scan some of slides that I took of my family years ago.
Kay
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Re: FILM SCANNERS
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09/17/06 08:31 PM
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fra02441
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Kay let me know if you are happy with the results. Thanks
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