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I have an extensive library of 6 x 6 negs, (colour & B/W), plus 35mm slides dating back to the early 60's which I am being pressured to make available for historical magazines. Can someone recommend a digital scanner or copier that can handle these sizes? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
Ian, I think this question may be best served by moving the thread into the Film and Conventional Section.

But - as a quick answer...

Try and pick up an Epson V500 as that seems to be the "go to" answer for pretty much everything film neg/reversal related - especially if you need to work from larger than 35mm media
 
What he said ^^^^^

V500 can be picked up reasonably cheaply and sold on when no longer required for little or no loss.

Andy
 
I use the V500 and have done for the past two years,I scan up to 6x9 and the scanner performs very well even using the Epson software.
 
It really depends what your budget is. If you want Excellent results, i would highly recommend Kodak Pakon F-135 and 135+

Scan entire un-cut roll in 5 mins and no post work required.

Thanks
 
The OP needs to scan 6x6 medium format negatives as well though so the Pakon's 'not' going to be ideal for both unfortunately :0)
 
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stevelmx5 said:
The OP needs to scan 6x6 medium format negatives as well though so the Pakon's going to be ideal for both unfortunately :0)
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So V500 or older secondhand equivalent is the best bet for both 135 and 120. If you're going LF later then pay more now for the V700 or whatever the current model up there is...
 
ChrisR said:
So V500 or older secondhand equivalent is the best bet for both 135 and 120. If you're going LF later then pay more now for the V700 or whatever the current model up there is...
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you can do larger 5x4 negs on the scanner... but it takes 2 scans and joining them up in PS... I've not mastered it yet though!
 
Taimoor said:
It really depends what your budget is. If you want Excellent results, i would highly recommend Kodak Pakon F-135 and 135+

Scan entire un-cut roll in 5 mins and no post work required.

Thanks
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I'd recommend this too, plus get a flatbed for the larger formats. When you've done with the 35mm scanning you can sell the Pakon if required.

Scanning is one of those things where people spend hours worrying about pixels and bit depth, but in reality the big deal with scanning is time. It just takes so long to do a scan and get the colours balanced. After using a flat bed, the Pakon is mind blowing!
 
Just realised the OP needs to scan slides. As far as I know, the Pakon doesn't work with slide film. Sorry [emoji20]
 
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