Scanner recommendation -under 500$ And any useful tips?

[jnantz]

Not sure I understand? Are you saying just buy out here you mean?

In India. So I'm budgeting for shipping as well - if buying online. I am not in a hurry, so I have some time on my hands.

yup
just go to epson . com and see what they have that is refurbished
and get it shipped to you ... i wasn't sure where you might be, or if shipping
overseas was an issue ..

have fun
john

[Ari]

Btw has anyone any info on the microteks?

I'm asking also from the perspective of most scanners being old and around the time of Win2000/Xp - and compatibility issues with Win7/8.

Have a quick read here: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...latbed-Scanner
Not quite a ringing endorsement.

[Lenny Eiger]

I'm sorry, I think you are asking too much. Why not go and ask - I want a brand new Ebony and I only want to pay $500 for it.

The 750 might meet some needs, but it isn't going to do anything wonderful with 35mm.

I think you would be better off to look at the scan high-end list and see what bargains come up, then if you find something inexpensive you can ask if its worth it, what extra you would have to pay for, etc. There were two mentioned this past week on Craigslist, a 4500 for $750 in Memphis and a 7500 for $1K in Fort Collins. If I was going to pay $500 for a Epson, I would rather pay $750 for a 4500, provided it was in good condition, of course.

Lenny

[analoguey]

I'm sorry, I think you are asking too much. Why not go and ask - I want a brand new Ebony and I only want to pay $500 for it.

The 750 might meet some needs, but it isn't going to do anything wonderful with 35mm.

I think you would be better off to look at the scan high-end list and see what bargains come up, then if you find something inexpensive you can ask if its worth it, what extra you would have to pay for, etc. There were two mentioned this past week on Craigslist, a 4500 for $750 in Memphis and a 7500 for $1K in Fort Collins. If I was going to pay $500 for a Epson, I would rather pay $750 for a 4500, provided it was in good condition, of course.

Lenny

I'm looking at TCO. Not just initial investment. It includes shipping, maintenance, issues requiring support or even semblance of it.

I am not confident any of that is around in Bangalore or reasonable shipping distance from Bangalore - still trying to look, of course.

yup
just go to epson . com and see what they have that is refurbished
and get it shipped to you ... i wasn't sure where you might be, or if shipping
overseas was an issue ..

have fun
john

I'll check on those, thanks!

Have a quick read here: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...latbed-Scanner
Not quite a ringing endorsement.

Thanks!
Tapatalk search seems quite crappy then. All I got was threads a few years old!