Best All around scanner for under 150

[DarkTXKnight]

Im looking for a stand alone scanner to scan photos , negatives and some text. I have an HP AIO unit that I dont care fopr, especially now that Ive got the canon pixma 4000 and my HPLJ4000 for everything else. So Im now looking for a stand alone scanner. All help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[Lemon law]

Your most daunting listed task will be scanning negatives--especially if they are 35mm size. You are at a wierd pricepoint here also. The April/-5 issue of consumer reports lists two $100 scanners as best buys---the Canon 4200f and the Epson 2480.-----go to $180 or more and you get some more better choices.

I would recommend you check our steves digicams forums for some photo centric advice.

 

[DarkTXKnight]

Ok im looking on the epson site and I also see the 2580 there thats on clearance for 119. is there a big difference ebtween the 2480 and 2580????

 

[Lemon law]

No real spec difference--both are 48 bit and 2400dpi.--likely its just no longer the current model.

But check the dmax values.--look for 3.2 or more

Also check on line vendors--some real bargains can be found.

But hopefully some real experts who do use scanners for film scanning will weigh in.

 

[DarkTXKnight]

yes i hope someone would weigh in too

 

[IlllI]

some reviews i found Text

 

[LED]

I've owned ansd have sold plenty of the Epson Perfection 3490 PHOTO which is @ the same place for $100...shpild be good enough for your needs as well...

 

[DarkTXKnight]

where did you get your 3490 from?

 

[LED]

Originally posted by: DarkTXKnight
where did you get your 3490 from?

From Epsons store...they are refurbished but come with the full warranty...out of the 2 I got ...couldn't tell the difference between them and mine when I got it new.

 

[Rottie]

Originally posted by: Lemon law
Your most daunting listed task will be scanning negatives--especially if they are 35mm size. You are at a wierd pricepoint here also. The April/-5 issue of consumer reports lists two $100 scanners as best buys---the Canon 4200f and the Epson 2480.-----go to $180 or more and you get some more better choices.

I would recommend you check our steves digicams forums for some photo centric advice.

I am very happy with Canon 4200F it has everything that I need.

 

[DarkTXKnight]

just ordered the 3490 from buy.com... thanks everyone for the help

 

[LED]

DarkTXKnight...nice find and great price !