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On Thursday 18 December 2003 17:35, Dryb66 wrote:

> With a collection of 2 1/4 mounted slides, what's a good reasonably
> economical equipment / price solution to transfer them to digital. I
> want to do it myself - not send it out - so any scanner
> recommendations? Thanks.

If this a one-time-only thing, I'd rent a film scanner or find someone,
who has one, and will let you use it for free or a small fee.

If, however, this will be an ongoing project, I'd check eBay for a used
film scanner. I see the Minolta Dimage Multi Scan going for around
$250 - $350 US, when there's one listed; but it might not have enough
resolution for you: 2820 dpi for 35mm and smaller; 1128 dpi for medium
format; 12-bit per color -- 36-bit total.

Or for a little bit more -- $100 to $200, you can get a 48-bit, 2400 to
3600 dpi +- flatbed scanner with a built-in transparency adapter that
will take up to 4x5 chromes. I remember seeing one that would take up
to 8x10 chromes, but it was $1200 or so.

--
Stefan Patric
NoLife Polymath Group

On Fri, 19 Dec 2003 13:13:41 -0600, Tom Nelson
<> wrote:

>In article <>, RogM
><> wrote:
>
>> Minolta Dimage Multi-Format scanners can usually be found for around
>> $300 (refurb's).
>
>It's dual format all right: 35mm and APS. Have you looked at the Nikon
>Super Coolscan 4000? About $1100.

I'm sorry, but you seem to be referring to the Minolta DiMage Dualscan
or something else. The one I'm talking about (Minolta Dimage
Multi-Format) unit is intended to be used with both 35mm and 2-1/4
filmstock. Here are the specs in brief:

* High - end personal , inexpensive, professional film scanner

* Scans 35mm, medium-format, APS and even 16mm.

* 2820 dpi resolution (32meg file from 35mm neg) 1128 dpi for
medium-format scans.

* 12 bits per channel, 3.6 Dmax

* Software accommodates beginners and experts