Quote Originally Posted by Mark Stahlke View Post
I think Frank is on to something and not just on something.

Why are there no mid-range film scanners? Film scanners jump from the Epson v700/750, a high end consumer grade scanner, that goes for around $700 up to something like the Flextight scanners that sell for upwards of $10,000. There is nothing in between. Why not?

Surely, someone could build a scanner similar to the v700 with some upgrades to all the critical pieces. A better sensor, better optics, precision machined gears, high precision stepping motors, and a really good film holder. I think such a scanner could come in at a price point around $2,000 to $3,000. I know the market would be limited but I still think there is some money to be made there.
Seems like the institutional and government offices alone would be good customers, not to mention photographers. Build it professional quality, even like those old Agfa Arcuses.