Any idea where you might get a Coolscan IV ED repaired? I don't think
Nikon will do it anymore.
I keep getting an error message from mine that it's not properly aligned
or something like that (been a while since I used it & I don't feel like
going into the other room just now to fire it up to see what the exact
error is).
Despite the error message it still works, so I second Godfrey's
recommendation.
I wouldn't trade mine for anything (... well, unless I should happen to
come across a Nikon Super Coolscan 9000 ED I can afford).
On 9/23/2013 12:58 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
This subject come up frequently on various lists and forums. As a
summary:
- If you have a lot to scan, use a service to get it done. Scanning
is an art form in itself and has a significant learning curve. If
it's a one time effort, and you just need it done, hire someone else
to do it right ... It's a better use of the $200-500 a good scanner
will cost you.
- If you have a modest amount to scan, are not concerned about
ultimate quality but want excellent results, and want to get it done
reasonably quickly, invest in a good used macro lens and light box,
do it with your camera. It doesn't take too much to do an excellent
job, and you can use the lens for other things as well.
- if you're going to be doing this a lot, want the best quality, and
are willing to put in the time for learning etc, buy the best film
scanner (new or used) and software to drive it that you can afford.
I've had lots of flatbed scanners, including the Epson V700. None
scan 35mm slides particularly well IMO compared to the used Nikon
Coolscan IV I bought in 2006 for $235.
Godfrey
On Sep 23, 2013, at 9:41 AM, [email protected] wrote:
Been thinking about family photos from trips when I was a kid. They were
all 35mm slides, and/or stereo realist slides (which, if you chop in half,
makes a 35mm slide).
Really should convert them all into digital. They are most of the family
pictures I have.
I have an Epson Perfection flat bed kicking around somewhere. But it is
pretty old now, so figured maybe there are newer ones now that would do a
better job. Also I had a lot of problems with dust using it.
I am sort of thinking $200 or under. Or around there. I realize there are
really good ones that are a lot pricier, but while I want to convert the
slides, I don't want it THAT much. (I didn't take the pics. :-))
Anyone have any particular one to recommend?
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