Which Scanner for Photos, Negatives and Slides????

[TOB9595]

I have tons of photos that I want to put in digital format...
What do I look for in a scanner to accomplish the best resolution of Photos, Negatives and slides???

Links or personal experiences or hearsay is appreciated
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Tom

 

[raggie33]

epson does well
epson

 

[ChopperCFI]

I am also shopping for a scanner and leaning toward an HP Photosmart. Here is a link to PC World Magazine reviews. Here is their link to film specific scanners.

 

[MoonRise]

You talking pro-level, or 4x6 snapshots?

Difference is 3-figures versus 4-figures. More features cost more as well.

See http://www.photo.net/digital/scanners/ for some more info and opinions.

 

[kalieaire]

i'd get something with digital ice, so nikon coolscan 4000(35mm and aps).

I am taking medium format pictures as well so I have to get the coolscan 8000(35mm, aps, 120 and 220).

 

[flashlight_widow]

I'm a graphic designer who works in publishing and as a general rule, I prefer HP scanners and printers for most jobs. For the price they put out a decent product and have less reliability problems than other brands (sorry, I've had bad luck with Epsons!) The HP Photosmart is a good choice as a good and economical scanner.