Billy Bloggs
(K=51043) - Comment Date 11/1/2008
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Hi Howie
I use a Plustek scanner and I'm really happy with it. Almost all the film based images I've put on Usefilm have been thru this scanner.
Pros - Relatively cheap, has the highest dpi (7200dpi) of any scanner on the market, comes bundled with the highly regarded Silverfast software, can be used as a plug-in for Photoshop (though I don't), good (and fast) tech support.
Cons - It doesn't batch scan, it's a bit slow at higher dpi's
I'd recommend it
Regards, Gary
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Howie Mudge
(K=27933) - Comment Date 11/3/2008
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do you have the model number Gary? Cheers
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Billy Bloggs
(K=51043) - Comment Date 11/4/2008
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Hi Howie
The model I have is the 7200 which currently sells for around £125-£150. Here's a couple of reviews
http://www.shutterbug.com/equipmentreviews/scanners_printers/0907plustek/
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1035&message=22848820
Plustek also make a newer, 7300 model which sells for about £175, but I've no experience with that one.
Gary
PS I forgot to add that it really shines with 35mm mono negs
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Howie Mudge
(K=27933) - Comment Date 11/4/2008
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Thanks for all the help Gary. I've just purchased the Plustek OpticFilm 7500i SE (£226) from Amazon. Hopefully it'll be here sometime tomorrow and I can have a good play with it. Your help and advice as been very much appreciated.
Howie
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