I have been using the Minolta Dimage Multi Pro scanner for scanning my medium format transparancies. Recently the unit has had a series of problems with the transport mechanism and is not recognized by my Mac Pro Computer. I tried different software (Vuescan, Silverfast) and I sent the scanner to Precision Camera Repair (recommended by the now defunct Minolta) for repairs. It was sent back unrepaired with a note saying that there were no parts available for this scanner. I would like to get the scanner repaired but it seems hopeless at this point. I wonder if I should replace it with another film scanner such as the Nikon 9000ED or go to a flat bed scanner such as a the Epson V750-M Pro. At present, although I do some large format stuff, I have a big collection of MF transparancies that I would like to scan. I have in the past usually sent the LF stuff off for drum scans so that although it might be nice to have LF scanning capability my main goal is to get as good in house MF scans as possible. I understand that the film scanners will give better results gven equivalent format sizes than the flatbeds. What to do? Help!
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