Topic: Film/negative scanners

[Den]

Any thoughts any one on film/negative scanners. I have a Canon 8800f flat bed scanner which is superb but am thinking about buying a dedicated film scanner. Prices seem to vary so much ranging from one in M&S reduced to £39.99 to a Plustek at about £240. Any one with any experience of these would be nice.   

[Simon]

I would think Rik might be your man for this, Den.  He's had guests this weekend, but may be in later, if not, tomorrow.

[Simon]

In the meantime, any of these any good, Den?

[Rik]

Answered next door.

[Clive]

I have both a Veho stand-alone and a Canon 8800f.  Save your money Den.  We find the Canon meets all our needs and we no longer use the Veho.   

[sam]

how much did the Veho cost?

I had a Canon (can't remember what) back in the UK and always found it so slow, too slow for me really!

[Clive]

The Veho was 80 quid at the time Sam, but I think they are much less now. 

[sam]

interesting, was it faster than the canon?

[Clive]

The Canon is very fast Sam.  And far more versatile.  We wanted to print from very old negatives.

[Clive]

Also bear in mind that the Canon is a serious piece of kit whereas the Veho is, well, less so.   

[sam]

true, I do have a nice canon scanner that does film too, just wondering more than anything else.