affordable 6x7 film scanner

[bonk]

IS there a good half way affordable scanner out there that can handle 6x7 sized negatives in a half way good quality. I wouldn't want to spend much more than 500 USD. What is the best bang for the buck in that pricerange?

[doc4x5]

I suspect the Epson V700 would be your current best bet in that range. B&H is selling it for $520. I keep reading about a new Microtek, the M1, allegedly due in June, but have no other info on it. You might want to do some searching. I also do not know the predicted price, but I suspect it may be close to your request.

Good luck.

Eric

[P C Headland]

The Epson V700 is a pretty good option, unless you want to try and find an older, second hand dedicated film scanner.

I'm more than happy with mine.

[jens g.r. benthien]

I'd go for a used dedicated film scanner.

See some comparisons between misc. Epsons versus the Coolscan here:

http://www.terrapinphoto.com/jmdavis/

and here

http://www.webweavertech.com/ovidiu/weblog/archives/cat_photo.html

someone compared the Epson V 750 to a Coolscan LS 9000 on MF images

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