Scanners > 30-bit colour Scanners

Advantages: Handles 35mm negatives, slides and APS
Disadvantages: SCSI interface may be a problem for some

...hence my purchase of a Canon CanoScan 2700F (you knew I’d get there eventually). The Basics ~~~~~~~~ The 2700F is a 35mm film scanner. It will handle negative strips, APS cartridges (if anyone uses APS!) and mounted transparencies (slides). There are two main advantages to scanning the negatives rather than prints; firstly, and most importantly, you are using the original image source so you have the chance to get as much information there is, ...
...it. Software ~~~~~~~ Canon supplies CanoCraft software driver for Windows versions 95 to XP and NT4/2000. If you don’t have the latest version it can be downloaded from the Canon website. For Mac users Canon supply an Adobe PhotoShop plugin. In Use ~~~~~ The way of working depends on the media being scanned. Slides require no adapter and simply slip into the slot in the front of the scanner. APS film cartridges are loaded using the special ... Read review

Advantages: Store your Slide collection, Ease of Use. SCSI Interface, Price
Disadvantages: Only works on Win 3.x, Win 95/98, NT and Mac. Noise Volume, SCSI Interface

...on to computer, then the Epson Filmscan 200 could be just the job for you. Being fairly small in size (6"x5"x12"), it is easy to fit on to the average desk surface, though you have to be aware that the slide carrier moves through the body of the unit, so you have to allow extra space at the back of the unit (otherwise you could damage the internals when it tries to push it backwards and forwards). There are two versions that I am aware of, the ...
...cannot use this scanner, with Epson not making a driver (they now want people to buy flatbed's instead). You can get around this by installing Windows 98 (if you have a legal copy of course) and using the PC as a dual boot system, which means you then select either Windows XP or Windows 98 on bootup. This is the only way I know of to make it work with XP. You don't need to install all the extras of Win 98, and all you would need id some form of graphic ... Read review

Advantages: professional scanner and only $1200
Disadvantages: none

...2.3 billion different colors and will last a life time. these units are not available anymore and i wish i would have bought more of them as i am thinking of opening more stores in the michigan area. agfa is a company you can trust with quality and service unmatched.. ... Read review

Advantages: Can't remember any
Disadvantages: Far too many

...since replaced it with a hp 2115 copy/fax/printer thingy. There's good reason for this. *****Looks***** Well just look at it. It's absolutly massive. It'll have a hard time iftting into today's small and compact technology. Also the plug is definitly the biggest i've ever seen for an appliance this big. It's clunky, takes ages to squeeze into somewhere behind your desk and is just a general nuisance. The light at the front of the scanner too is ...
...it's working. Whenever the plug is in the green light is on. For no real reason I've just found this feature very annoying, but thats just me. Anyway who needs a light with this thing to tell them it's working. When it works the light goes white but it doens't matter because your next door neighbour can hear it working. *****Speed***** Compared to todays multi printer thingies this is just embarassing. Not only does the software take a long time ... Read review

Advantages: cheap, easy to install, fast, reliable
Disadvantages: bulky

I bought my scanner a couple of months ago, and I don't know why I didn't buy one sooner. I use it sooo much. I use it mostly to scan pictures of my family to use for e-greetings. The scanner comes with its own installation software, and its very simple to use. You just put in the Cd, and follow the insructions on screen. Then comes the fun in using it. I found it to scan relatively quickly and was fairly quiet. The scaned pictures can be done ...
...your choice, ie folders, emailed, optimized for web pages and sent to your printer to print image etc. The dimensions of the scanned image can be altered up to 800% or much smaller than 100% and you can choose to save only a portion of the image to your destination (so if you want to cut out most of the background you can do before you send it to your file). Many types of images can be scanned, from glossy photos, mat finish photos, magazine prints, ... Read review