I bought an Epson Expression 636 about 2 years ago, but without the attachment for scanning film and negatives. I want a good film scanner under $1000. and don't think the attachment for the Epson would be as good as a separate Film scanner....What would you recomment? Should I buy the attachment for the Epson (will be using for 35mm slides (2x2's) and negatives mostly) or which film scanner in this price range is rated the best?

-- Linda Murakata (Lmurak@aol.com), February 13, 1999

Answers

You're right, the adapter for your flatbed *definitely* won't do as good a job as even an inexpensive scanner. We have reviews posted for the Oly ES-10, and HP PhotoSmart Scanner, both of which are quite cheap. At "under $1,000", we have info on both the Nikon CoolScan III and Minolta Dimage Scan Speed, both excellent scanners. We're expecting a review unit of the less-expensive Minolta Dimage Scan Dual, which should be midway in cost between the low-end units and the Dimage Scan Speed/CoolScan III. Check out the scanner reviews on the site (click the word "Scanners" in the left-hand Nav bar), and see what you think! Good luck!

-- Dave Etchells (web@imaging-resource.com), February 14, 1999.