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AFJM · « **on:** February 05, 2013, 11:12:56 AM »

Just thought i'd introduce myself. I'm Aidan, from Darlington in the UK. The lovely Suzy Livingstone advised me of this brilliant site.

I'm new to film photography, I start a degree on the 11th, and film photography is big part of it. I have bought myself a Trip and an OM10, which I love.

I'm about to start developing my own film at home. I'm struggling to get darkroom access, so this seems to be the best option.

Can anyone recommend a decent/cheapish scanner that will scan developed film?

Thanks in advance

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2013, 11:13:56 AM »

Hello Aidan! Welcome to filmwasters!

This-is-damion · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2013, 11:56:08 AM »

Congratulations for making it through the spam check

AFJM brought back many connections to "all for jesus ministeries" so you nearly didnt make it

This-is-damion · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2013, 11:59:26 AM »

just to add before i offend anyone, no issue with anyone believing in Jesus... less keen on anyone trying to tout for funds to support their ministry though. (obviously the church of rice is excluded here, we are above board and your money will go a long way to helping me deliver the word of the lord -please send cheques or cash my way)

AFJM · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2013, 12:09:03 PM »

Quote from: This-is-damion on February 05, 2013, 11:56:08 AM

Congratulations for making it through the spam check

AFJM brought back many connections to "all for jesus ministeries" so you nearly didnt make it

Hurrah!

Rest assured, there'll be no religious talk from me. Thank god.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2013, 12:28:52 PM »

Praise Jebus!

Fluminian · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2013, 12:32:35 PM »

Hello and welcome Aidan! Good scanners are not cheap, but for a beginner
I would recommend Epson V500 / V600 or Canon 8000f / 9000f.

AFJM · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2013, 12:34:03 PM »

Quote from: Fluminian on February 05, 2013, 12:32:35 PM

Hello and welcome Aidan! Good scanners are not cheap, but for a beginner
I would recommend Epson V500 / V600 or Canon 8000f / 9000f.

Appreciated Flu.

Cheers.

LT · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2013, 01:16:10 PM »

Welcome to FW AFJM.

I have it on good account that Jesus himself used a Hasselblad SWC - very useful for catching all the action in those epic crowd scenes (feeding the many thousands etc). Who would have thought it?

I cant help with scanners - I've got one of these wall mounted large format scanner/ printer combos, but it's not really practical for everyday use:

AFJM · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2013, 01:22:58 PM »

Quote from: Leon on February 05, 2013, 01:16:10 PM

Welcome to FW AFJM.

I have it on good account that Jesus himself used a Hasselblad SWC - very useful for catching all the action in those epic crowd scenes (feeding the many thousands etc). Who would have thought it?

I cant help with scanners - I've got one of these wall mounted large format scanner/ printer combos, but it's not really practical for everyday use:

Nice! If I had the space i'd have one of those.

I've got all the info on what I need now, I just need the money to buy it all

Terry · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2013, 01:36:05 PM »

Welcome AFJM! Another convert to the Church of the Silver Halide...

AFJM · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2013, 01:37:15 PM »

Quote from: Terry on February 05, 2013, 01:36:05 PM

Welcome AFJM! Another convert to the Church of the Silver Halide...

Indeed,

I didn't think my addiction could get any worse. Then along came film.

Francois · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2013, 02:51:40 PM »

Bonjour Aidan!

Suzy is usually a good reference so I think you'll like it here.

As for a scanner for scanning developed negatives, there's plenty of choice out there.
I'm still searching for a scanner that will scan undeveloped negatives but it's starting to look like it's harder than I expected

But more seriously, Epson has a good reputation and a fairly decent D-max to get the most out of the negs.
The ones that allow you to scan a medium format negative are generally of better quality.

But if you plan on saying with 35mm, nothing beats a dedicated film scanner.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2013, 02:59:55 PM »

Quote from: Francois on February 05, 2013, 02:51:40 PM

Suzy is usually a good reference so I think you'll like it here.

Am I? That's news to me!

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2013, 03:13:50 PM »

Quote from: Leon on February 05, 2013, 01:16:10 PM

I have it on good account that Jesus himself used a Hasselblad SWC

...he must have passed on his ability to create miracles with it to Phil then!

Welcome to FW AJFM LOL ROFL TTFN

BTW You might want to consider a used Epson 3200 or 4990

Paul

AFJM · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2013, 03:17:39 PM »

Cheers Paul, will have a look.

AFJM · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2013, 03:18:27 PM »

Quote from: Francois on February 05, 2013, 02:51:40 PM

Bonjour Aidan!

Suzy is usually a good reference so I think you'll like it here.

As for a scanner for scanning developed negatives, there's plenty of choice out there.
I'm still searching for a scanner that will scan undeveloped negatives but it's starting to look like it's harder than I expected

But more seriously, Epson has a good reputation and a fairly decent D-max to get the most out of the negs.
The ones that allow you to scan a medium format negative are generally of better quality.

But if you plan on saying with 35mm, nothing beats a dedicated film scanner.

Scanning 'undeveloped negatives' ?!?!? $:-\$

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2013, 03:55:30 PM »

Quote from: AFJM on February 05, 2013, 03:18:27 PM

Quote from: Francois on February 05, 2013, 02:51:40 PM
Bonjour Aidan!

Suzy is usually a good reference so I think you'll like it here.

As for a scanner for scanning developed negatives, there's plenty of choice out there.
I'm still searching for a scanner that will scan undeveloped negatives but it's starting to look like it's harder than I expected

But more seriously, Epson has a good reputation and a fairly decent D-max to get the most out of the negs.
The ones that allow you to scan a medium format negative are generally of better quality.

But if you plan on saying with 35mm, nothing beats a dedicated film scanner.

Scanning 'undeveloped negatives' ?!?!? $:-\$

Ha ha! Francois! You've confused him already!

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2013, 05:15:19 PM »

Quote from: Leon on February 05, 2013, 01:16:10 PM

Welcome to FW AFJM.

I have it on good account that Jesus himself used a Hasselblad SWC - very useful for catching all the action in those epic crowd scenes (feeding the many thousands etc). Who would have thought it?

I cant help with scanners - I've got one of these wall mounted large format scanner/ printer combos, but it's not really practical for everyday use:

OH, and Welcome to our little corner of the world..Its a good place to be...

What a joy to come here each morning and read with delight the measure of humor that exists..

LT · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2013, 05:19:16 PM »

We aim to please, Diane, glad we can be of service

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2013, 05:35:21 PM »

Welcome Aidan.

Yep, I can vouch for Epson scanners.

Paul, Jan's words still echo in my ears from when she saw the visa bill, post purchase. Jesus was mentioned in there somewhere, I'm sure

Late Developer · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2013, 05:52:14 PM »

Welcome to the true faith o new apostle.

LT · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2013, 06:00:38 PM »

Quote from: Leon on February 05, 2013, 01:16:10 PM

I have it on good account that Jesus himself used a Hasselblad SWC - very useful for catching all the action in those epic crowd scenes (feeding the many thousands etc). Who would have thought it?

OK - maybe a bit far-fetched. I'll be trying to convince you that they found King Richard Plantagenet III under the social services car park in Leicester next. Ha - as if!

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2013, 07:11:10 PM »

Leon, I love your photos of mushrooms, but, it seems you have been eating them as well. Under a car-park indeed!

Emma · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2013, 07:38:05 PM »

Richard the third? I heard he was a filmwaster too!

Nice to meet you, Aiden! I'm pretty new here too. It's a really welcoming place (as you've probably noticed!)

ChristopherCoy · « **Reply #25 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:14:27 AM »

Aiden,

Watch eBay closely for a while. I got my V500 scanner for a mere $50, and I've been happy with it.

LEAFotography · « **Reply #26 on:** February 06, 2013, 05:13:39 AM »

Quote from: Leon on February 05, 2013, 06:00:38 PM

Quote from: Leon on February 05, 2013, 01:16:10 PM
I have it on good account that Jesus himself used a Hasselblad SWC - very useful for catching all the action in those epic crowd scenes (feeding the many thousands etc). Who would have thought it?

OK - maybe a bit far-fetched. I'll be trying to convince you that they found King Richard Plantagenet III under the social services car park in Leicester next. Ha - as if!

Haha! That one's true!

Welcome Aidan!

Lot's a great help and humour here!

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #27 on:** February 06, 2013, 08:19:39 AM »

Emma, I note that Richard isn't using the Bessa Angle Finder, but, the standard Hasselblad straight through version. I guess with a hunchback the angle finder may have been a tad uncomfortable

jojonas~ · « **Reply #28 on:** February 06, 2013, 08:51:50 AM »

welcome afjm!
some good scanners are mentioned already so I'll only give you the tip before buying that I wish I had heard: buy one that can handle one format larger than what you're currently shooting.

but I'll echo this as well

Quote from: Francois on February 05, 2013, 02:51:40 PM

But if you plan on saying with 35mm, nothing beats a dedicated film scanner.

AFJM · « **Reply #29 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:45:29 AM »

Quote from: jojonas~ on February 06, 2013, 08:51:50 AM

welcome afjm!
some good scanners are mentioned already so I'll only give you the tip before buying that I wish I had heard: buy one that can handle one format larger than what you're currently shooting.

but I'll echo this as well
Quote from: Francois on February 05, 2013, 02:51:40 PM
But if you plan on saying with 35mm, nothing beats a dedicated film scanner.

Is the V200 not a dedicated film scanner than? I assume not. Can you advise me of a decent dedicated film scanner?

AFJM · « **Reply #30 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:51:12 AM »

And I just want to say thanks to you all, you all seem like a friendly bunch (of nutters).

It's daunting coming over to film from digital, but it's good know there's help, advice, and piss-taking easily available.

LT · « **Reply #31 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:59:26 AM »

Quote from: AFJM on February 06, 2013, 09:51:12 AM

piss-taking easily available.

Plenty of this please. It's all about the bantah.

AFJM · « **Reply #32 on:** February 06, 2013, 10:00:55 AM »

Quote from: Leon on February 06, 2013, 09:59:26 AM

Quote from: AFJM on February 06, 2013, 09:51:12 AM
piss-taking easily available.

Plenty of this please. It's all about the bantah.

It's the way it should be Leon

jojonas~ · « **Reply #33 on:** February 06, 2013, 11:26:58 AM »

Quote from: AFJM on February 06, 2013, 09:45:29 AM

Is the V200 not a dedicated film scanner than? I assume not. Can you advise me of a decent dedicated film scanner?

Quote from: AFJM on February 06, 2013, 09:46:58 AM

Hello! Can you advise me of a decent dedicated film scanner?

slow down cowboy! this ain't a chat

I use and recommend the epson v600. the v500 has smaller scan area for film I think. I'll get back to you on this, I promise

AFJM · « **Reply #34 on:** February 06, 2013, 12:51:31 PM »

Cheers (I meant to delete original post)

jojonas~ · « **Reply #35 on:** February 06, 2013, 01:58:17 PM »

no worries

while checking around... now I remember why I chose the v600.
found this quote in this old thread: http://www.filmwasters.com/forum/index.php?topic=4767

Quote from: mikeg on December 09, 2011, 11:11:56 PM

I've got a V500. It's OK for 120 film. I don't use it for 35mm.

The main problem with the V500 is that the film holder will only do 2 6x6 120 negatives which is a real pain if like me you cut your 120 film up into 4 lots of 3. I've made a negative holder which takes 3 6x6 images. It works fine, the scanner easily covers the 3 6x6 negatives. You may be able to use your old film holder.

Mike

you've got some good info in that thread.

I usually check the I shoot film flickr group for stuff like this. http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?w=67377471@N00&q=scanner
here's one that seems relevant enough:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/ishootfilm/discuss/72157607985052049/

hope that helps! see what options are out there and what deals you can find.

Francois · « **Reply #36 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:06:53 PM »

Quote from: Suzi Livingstone on February 05, 2013, 03:55:30 PM

Quote from: AFJM on February 05, 2013, 03:18:27 PM
Quote from: Francois on February 05, 2013, 02:51:40 PM
Bonjour Aidan!

Suzy is usually a good reference so I think you'll like it here.

As for a scanner for scanning developed negatives, there's plenty of choice out there.
I'm still searching for a scanner that will scan undeveloped negatives but it's starting to look like it's harder than I expected

But more seriously, Epson has a good reputation and a fairly decent D-max to get the most out of the negs.
The ones that allow you to scan a medium format negative are generally of better quality.

But if you plan on saying with 35mm, nothing beats a dedicated film scanner.

Scanning 'undeveloped negatives' ?!?!? $:-\$

Ha ha! Francois! You've confused him already!

I know

And somehow, I just feel good about it

Quote from: AFJM on February 06, 2013, 09:45:29 AM

Quote from: jojonas~ on February 06, 2013, 08:51:50 AM
welcome afjm!
some good scanners are mentioned already so I'll only give you the tip before buying that I wish I had heard: buy one that can handle one format larger than what you're currently shooting.

but I'll echo this as well
Quote from: Francois on February 05, 2013, 02:51:40 PM
But if you plan on saying with 35mm, nothing beats a dedicated film scanner.

Is the V200 not a dedicated film scanner than? I assume not. Can you advise me of a decent dedicated film scanner?

Well, the V200 can't be considered as a dedicated scanner since it's also a flatbed. Dedicated scanners are as the name says, dedicated to film only. You can't scan anything else on them. They're expensive, highly specialized machines. I could be wrong but I don't think any of us has one.

But don't underestimate the quality of those little Epsons. They're our usual workhorse.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #37 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:29:13 PM »

Quote from: Francois on February 06, 2013, 03:06:53 PM

I could be wrong but I don't think any of us has one.

I have a Nikon Coolscan 9000 which is the dogs dangly bits for scanning 35mm to medium format film

That said I used to have a flatbed Epson 3200 which gave excellent results and was my workhorse for many years.

AFJM · « **Reply #38 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:43:09 PM »

Thanks again everyone. Appreciated.

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #39 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:55:57 PM »

Quote from: Paul Mitchell on February 06, 2013, 03:29:13 PM

I have a Nikon Coolscan 9000 which is the dogs dangly bits for scanning 35mm to medium format film

Unfortunately, I could only stretch to poodles dangly bits (V750) you to seem to have the Doberman there, Paul. I hate being envious, but, I will say in a very public way - I am! I have seen some wonderful results with that scanner - no longer made I think? They go for a pretty penny on a popular auction site.

Francois · « **Reply #40 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:23:30 PM »

There's always the Plustek Opticfilm series.
http://plustek.com/usa/products/opticfilm-series/

Their scanners look mighty good and at a decent price.

sapata · « **Reply #41 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:39:32 PM »

You've found the right place Aidan... welcome!

AFJM · « **Reply #42 on:** February 07, 2013, 07:57:38 AM »

Quote from: Francois on February 06, 2013, 09:23:30 PM

There's always the Plustek Opticfilm series.
http://plustek.com/usa/products/opticfilm-series/

Their scanners look mighty good and at a decent price.

Yeah I was just looking at those

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #43 on:** February 07, 2013, 08:40:21 AM »

That Plustek 120 looks damned sweet

at a price

£1,999 which is a tad less than you would pay for the Nikon secondhand. I think I'll get me a job before I mention either in this house

tkmedia · « **Reply #44 on:** February 07, 2013, 09:07:13 AM »

I used minolta dimage film scanners in the past they were great... in the mid 1990's they were great. But currently most of them are hard to use on modern computers first because of interface compatibility as well as software compatibility. Until the early 2000 most of my computers has SCSI.

To get my setup working on a modern computer, I had to use a SCSI to USB converter, then VueScan software. It worked great until one day months later it no longer worked properly for some silly reason. I connected to a laptop and it worked! Then it didn't. Then VueScan decided to turn back into a demo version.

Sold the minolta... I ended up getting a cheapie Epson v500 that works okay.

LT · « **Reply #45 on:** February 07, 2013, 11:44:10 AM »

Quote from: Phil Bebbington on February 07, 2013, 08:40:21 AM

That Plustek 120 looks damned sweet at a price £1,999 which is a tad less than you would pay for the Nikon secondhand. I think I'll get me a job before I mention either in this house

Phil! All you need is a flatbed. You've got your own darkroom upstairs - just print your negs and scan the print. Bingo.

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #46 on:** February 07, 2013, 05:55:42 PM »

Leon, thankfully, Jan doesn't read all the action here

I think I have convinced her that we can keep lots of kittens up there - just the ticket!

I may be on the verge of a big 35mm darkroom give away. I don't ever see myself shooting it again seriously or indeed printing. I am slowly winding myself up to developing my negs - slowly being the main word there!

Anyway, back to this kitten farm.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #47 on:** February 07, 2013, 06:14:30 PM »

Quote from: Phil Bebbington on February 07, 2013, 05:55:42 PM

Anyway, back to this kitten farm.

You're not thinking of a new career in burger production are we Phil?...

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #48 on:** February 07, 2013, 07:02:45 PM »

Paul, is there much meat on a kitten fillet?

Let's hope Suzi doesn't read this thread or indeed jan. Mmmmm, kitten risotto!

Francois · « **Reply #49 on:** February 07, 2013, 10:00:06 PM »

Around here, kitten won-ton soup is more popular

But just think about it, you might have a future Maru the cat in that litter... all that fame and stardom