Negative Scanner for Mac around $200?

[Cinka]

I'm going to back into film for fun art projects and just got a Holga (yay!). I figure, for me to be proactive about it, I should get a negative scanner - that way I won't sit on the negatives for months/years.

Can anyone recommend a negative scanner for around $200? I've been looking and they all seem to be semi-low quality. I really can't afford anything else ATM, but would like decent quality. And like most people, I have tons of old negatives in the closet I'd like to scan. Must also work with Mac.

Thanks!!

 

[Josh66]

... You just said two things that eliminate my suggestion, lol. Mac and Holga.

I like the OpticFilm scanners, but I don't think they're compatible with Mac, and they only scan 35mm.

For medium format under $200, you're probably going to be looking at a flatbed with film capabilities...

 

[usayit]

* Medium format dedicated scanners are fairly expensive... Nikon 9000 for example.
* Optic Film scanners 7300 and later support Mac (as I recall). I am not fan of plustek.
* The other option are flatbed scanners designed for photographic film. They are all pretty low performers ~except~ one. The V-series from Epson. V700 has proven to be a very competitive product.



remember... buying a scanner is like buy a DSLR. and so is the cost.

 

[Josh66]

* Optic Film scanners 7300 and later support Mac (as I recall).

...Still 35mm only though.

 

[Dwig]

There aren't many options for an inexpensive scanner for film other than 35mm. I'd suggest that you give the EPSON v500 serious consideration:

Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner, Specifications - Product Information - Epson America, Inc.

It handles 35mm and 120 film along with flat art. My brother is quite happy with his. Personally, I have the v700 but that's well over your $200 (I'm assuming USD) limit.

 

[djacobox372]

You'll need a flatbed to scan medium format. The epson perfection series is pretty good.