Rich: I use the 1640SU Epson Perfection with Vuescan. Fine for me but I'm not a pro.The film adaptor is an optional extra. Have had this a few years so may not be available now. Good Luck
Myles Dryden *************************** Date sent: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:01:09 -0500 Priority: normal Send reply to: [email protected] From: "" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [filmscanners] Flatbed for prints only > Hi, > > Most of the posts here are for film scanners, but I thought I'd ask > for your opinion on a flatbad. > > I have a Umax Astra 2100U flatbed (circa 1999), that is a bit too > slow. It's a USB 1.1 mdoel. The scan quality could probably stand > improvement. > > Can anyone recommend a flatbed, which produces good print scans, but > does not necessarily have a film attachment. This I hope would lower > the price as well. I was hoping to find a flatbad for around $100. > Format no bigger than std 8.5x11 or A4 (or close to it). > > Most flatbed reviews I read, lean on the film scan evaluation. I do > not care about that at all. For film, I'd use a dedicated scanner. > > I read about Epson Perfection 4990, and it seems a good candidate, > but again it has film scanning which I do not need. The cheaper > scanners do not get reviews at all. > > Regards, > > Rich > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe filmscanners' or 'unsubscribe filmscanners_digest' (as appropriate) in the message title or body
