About scanning negatives (4x5)

[percepts]

I don't think they released it in the US but an epson F3200 (not the same as 3200) with all its film holders is ideal for your stated purpose. It has a very small foot print and is a film only scanner. But failing that then any cheap scanner with a transparency adapter built in is good enough assuming the transparency adapter covers 4x5.

[venchka]

... But failing that then any cheap scanner with a transparency adapter built in is good enough assuming the transparency adapter covers 4x5.

That last point is critical. There are many scanners out there that will only scan 3-4 35mm negatives. A few more add MF film. The smallest number add 4x5 film. The Epson Perfection 1680 with transparency adapter is an oldie but goody. It will scan 4 4x5 negatives/transparencies. Newer models will only handle 2 at a time. It's plenty good for printing too.

Opps. I'm repeating myself.