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Re: Newbie question: Thanks all - I have enough to research now Scanner recommendations - I have inherited a couple of thousan...

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From: awhiteford
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 02:46
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"Roger" <Delete-Invallid.stuff.groups@tm.net> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 13:46:00 -0500, Roger
> <Delete-Invallid.stuff.groups@tm.net> wrote:
>
>
> The original post wasn't up when I made my previous post (strange how
> the posts rarely show up in order) so I'd add the Nikon LS 8000 might
> be worth looking into .
>
> Actually, although not a great scanner, but popular, the old HP S-20
> would probably do any of the photos and negatives up to  5 X 7" or
> about 13 X 18 CM
>
> I doubt you'll find a flat bed that will do a good job of scanning the
> negatives of odd sizes.  Mine has a film holder and that is size
> specific.
>
> I'd do  a search on scanners to see what is available.
> http://www.nextag.com/ would be a starting place to list all scanners
> then do a search on the specific scanners to find one with the
> characteristics you want.
>
> Another approach would be to contact one of the big retailers such as
> B&H, or one of the big retailers on your side of the pond, and tell
> them what you are after.  http://www.photosites.co.uk/projectors.shtml
> in the UK
>
> A google search on scanners film and print,  returns over 1.5 million
> results so there is a lot of material out there.
>
> Good luck
>
> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
> (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
> www.rogerhalstead.com
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