Stand Alone Scanner for 35 mm Negatives

[boblum]

Has anyone tried one of those stand alone negative to digital scanners that retail for $80, make a 5 mpeg scan and don't need a computer hookup?

I wonder about the quality of the scan. Walmart scans at less than 3 mpeg when creating a picture CD from negatives.

I want something better than the Walmart quality but don't need something exceptional, and like the less than $100 price tag. Any opinions? Thx bob

[tsiya]

I suppose it depends on what print size you want. I found a used epson 3590 for 50 bucks that does a great job but it has to be hooked to the computer. It will turn out monstrous files if I need them

[daveh]

Bob,

I don't know. If you buy one let us know if it's any good - then we will know if someone else asks us.

Dave.

p.s. welcome.

[colray]

I had a look at one..well put it this way.. for 3 times the price I'm glad my choice was the canon 9000f

[pompiere]

For the same price I bought an Epson V300 flatbed scanner. It does 35mm and slides and it is pretty easy to use. They have another model that does 120 negatives, as well.