Hi Robenhead,
Thanks for your detailed response. I apologize for my delayed reply
because I had some serious technical problems with my system. I'll
give you some brands so you can decide what to choose. Please remember
that your need defines what's best for you and that you always have
the final decision on what to buy. With regards to the products,
including the product description, etc., I'm in no way representing
any product or company in this answer. The material serve only to
inform you and help you make your decision. Below are the products for
your 2-1/4 x 2-1/4 (medium format) slides. I assume you're using
Internet Explorer so for ease of browsing, simply press the "Shift"
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convenience.
High-priced scanners that delivers excellent results:
Epson Perfection 4870 PRO
Price: $599.00
Maximum Resolution: 12800 x 12800 dpi with software interpolation
Transparency Unit - 6" x 9" Transparency Adapter built-in lid with
four film holders: 35mm slides (8 frames), 35mm film strips (24
frames), medium format strips 2-1/4", 120/220mm, 6x12cm (3-6 frames),
4" x 5" film (2 frames)
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Specs&oid=40524124&category=Products
Epson Perfection 4870 PHOTO
Price: $449.00
Transparency Unit - 6" x 9" Transparency Adapter built-in lid with
four film holders: 35mm slides (8 frames), 35mm film strips (24
frames), medium format strips 2-1/4", 120/220mm, 6x12cm (3-6 frames),
4" x 5" film (2 frames)
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Specs&oid=40524123&category=Products
Microtek ArtixScan 120tf
Resolution:
Optical Resolution - 4,000 dpi
Maximum Interpolated Resolution: 16,000 dpi
"The ArtixScan 120tf is a 4,000-dpi, medium-format film scanner that
not only accommodates 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, and a variety of
medium-format film -- including 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, and 6x9 cm."
http://www.microtekusa.com/as120tf.html
Where to buy:
http://www.microtekusa.com/where2buy-p.html
Cheaper scanners that meet your requirements:
Epson Perfection 3170 PHOTO
Price: $199.00
Maximum Resolution: 12800 x 12800 dpi with software interpolation
Transparency Unit: 2.6" x 9" Transparency Adapter built-in lid, 12
negative, 4 slide, 1 2-1/4" or 120mm (medium format) capacity
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Specs&oid=35836301&category=Products
Epson Perfection 4180 PHOTO
Price: $249.00
Maximum Resolution: 12800 x 12800 dpi with software interpolation
Transparency Unit: 2.6" x 9" Transparency Adapter built-in lid, 12
negative, 4 slide, 1 2-1/4" or 120/220mm (medium format) capacity
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Specs&oid=46253281&category=Products
Microtek ScanMaker i900
Resolution:
Optical Resolution - 6400 x 3200 dpi
Max. Interpolated Resolution - 25,600 x 25,600
Transparency:
SnapTrans film holders: 35mm slides (for 12 slides), 35mm filmstrips
(for 12 frames); 4"x5" (for 2); medium format (for 4), and additional
glass tray for scanning film transparencies up to 8"x10"; Kodak
reflective and transmissive IT8 targets
http://www.microtekusa.com/smi900.html
Where to buy:
http://www.microtekusa.com/where2buy-c.html
Microtek ScanMaker i700
Resolution:
Optical Resolution - 9600 x 4800 dpi
Max. Interpolated Resolution - 65,535 dpi (PC)
Transparency:
Built-in 4"x9" transparency adapter, four Microtek EZ-Lock Film
Holders for 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4"x5" film, and medium
format film up to 6x9cm and 6x17cm panoramic
http://www.microtekusa.com/smi700.html#specs
Where to buy:
http://www.microtekusa.com/where2buy-c.html
Other Epson Scanners
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/ProductCategory.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=-8172
Other Microtek Scanners
http://www.microtekusa.com/products.html
The brands I mentioned above are brands that I've used before and I
know that they are easy to use. I also visited other quality scanner
brands like HP, Canon, and Mustek. I didn't mention them because I
can't find clear mention of their capacity to handle medium format
slides.
In case you need product reviews as an additional reference on which
to base your decision here's one reliable source -- CNET Reviews. I
trust CNET for their reviews. I always base my decision from their
reviews before I buy a computer peripheral.
CNET Networks, Inc. - Reviews
Editors' Top Scanners
http://reviews.cnet.com/Peripherals/4521-6604_7-5021409-1.html?tag=dir.tpscan
Flatbed Scanners
Ratings from high to low
http://reviews.cnet.com/4502-3137_7-0.html?tag=srch&qt=&orderby=-7eRating
If you ask me I'd choose the Epson Perfection 4870 PHOTO because
you'll get the performance and quality you need and expect from the
4870 PRO for $100 less. I own an Epson scanner and I know that this
brand delivers great result, has excellent software/driver support,
and is user-friendly. Again, you always have the final decision and
only you can decide what's best for you.
Search strategy:
Specific searches for scanner brands
I hope this helps you. If you have a question, please feel free to
post your clarification and I'll attend to you as soon as possible.
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Feilong |
