slide scanners

[MalcolmX]

do you scan from mounted slides or from unmounted .
i use an epson 4800(think this is the no) this gives a resoltion up to 4800 dpi and i think can go to 9600(massive file) i find the slide carriage very good

[Country Eye]

Thanks for the advice. I have been doing some research (ie: going around in circles on the internet) and I keep coming back to the Nikon LS50. I'm gonna have to make a decision soon!

[nightshade]

I saw this perhaps it would be useful?http://www.photo.net/equipment/digital/scanners/primer

[Country Eye]

Thanks for that Nightshade, I will take a look.

[life through a lens]

Not sure of your budget but 5 of the best are listed here:

http://www.photographymags.co.uk/nav...source=3017781

Olly

[Alan]

Might be better to do what I'm currently doing, going digital! I can understand though if you've a large slide collection that needs scanning in, and you haven't access to somebody elses scanner (which I have).

For the price of a good scanner, you can get a reasonable digital cam.

[Country Eye]

Thanks to everybody for your advice on purchasing a new scanner. I have bitten the bullet (after going around in circles on the internet looking at reviews) and purchased a Nikon Coolscan V ED.

I ordered it on Tuesday and it arrived at 9am on the Wednesday, I was well impressed with the company I ordered it from after being let down by one of their rivals.. (My father-in-law ordered a new camera from the same company yesterday and that turned up today).

Have scanned 50 slides/images and they are looking good, 7500 to go.......................