I want to scan my archive of more than 7,000 35mm slides at a high resolution. Researching film scanners brings up the Nikon Super Coolscan 9000 Ed but also that it is being discontinued and unsupported. The cost in UK at £2,600 is already excessive for my budget but it seems that anything cheaper would not be high quality enough for archiving. It looks as if I also have to purchase Silverfast at extra cost.
Please don't suggest sending it to be scanned by a company...it could cost me far more, won't be cleaned etc. and may get lost in the mail. And the flatbed scanners don't seem good enough.
Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative or advice on whether this is a good investment? I use a mac plus CS4 for processing.
Please don't suggest sending it to be scanned by a company...it could cost me far more, won't be cleaned etc. and may get lost in the mail. And the flatbed scanners don't seem good enough.
Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative or advice on whether this is a good investment? I use a mac plus CS4 for processing.
