Scanner for 8x10 Negatives

[markimark]

I have been searching for a scanner that can scan 8x10 negatives and color transparencies. I am an archivist and will be needing to transfer these old negatives to my computer. I have found the epson 750 as an option but hope to gain more insight and possibly find a cheaper alternative.
What scanners can scan 8x10 negatives and color transparencies?

[Regular Rod]

The EPSON V700 is less money than the V750 and scans 8x10 negatives and colour transparencies. I've had one for a couple of years and it is easy to use, producing good quality results.

RR

[wiggywag]

You can get a 8x10 kit for epson v700 from Scan Science to get the best out of you scanner.

http://scanscience.com/Pages/MyScann.../1-V7-Std.html

[Ari]

The Epson 4990 is also a very cheap alternative, costing between $50-$100 used these days.

[Jim Noel]

I have never seen an Epson scaner which would do a decent job wtih negatives.
I use a Microtek i900 which scans film beneath the bed. There is no glass between the film and the scanner light, thus more accuracy and sharpness. These are not available any longer, but Microtek does sell an equivalent. I have forgotten the new name for the company. You might be able to find an i900 or its big brother the i1800 used.

[Jerry Bodine]

I'd send a PM (private message) to Lenny Eiger if I were you. I'm sure his experience would be a big help.

http://www.largeformatphotography.in...85-Lenny-Eiger

[Heroique]

The Epson 4990 is also a very cheap alternative, costing between $50-$100 used these days.

I’ve been working with a refurbished 4990 for many years now, and when it dies, I will get another if I see one appear on the Epson Clearance site. However, it’s rare they pop up there anymore. You have to keep an eye on the site, and click “purchase” the moment one appears, because they disappear so fast. To be sure, I’ve been so happy with my 4990 – all my scanned negatives & transparencies here are from this machine – that I might purchase another in advance of this one’s eventual demise.

[Lenny Eiger]

It all depends what you are trying to get out of it....

I'd be glad to help.

Lenny

[C_Remington]

I think someone is selling a nice used V700 here on the site.

[LF_rookie_to_be]

Scanmate 3000 drum scanner works well for me. Recently I did a four-section scan of 8x10 Efke @2800dpi/16-bit and it stitched pixel-perfect to a 3+ GB file.