scanning large negatives

[Stuart]

I would like to gather opinions on the most appropriate film scanner to
purchase to archive a collection of my late father and grandfathers b/w
negatives, mainly 6" x 4". Some are glass plate the most normal negs of
street scenes and faces in the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's in Australia and
New Zealand.

Would the Epson Perfection V700 Scanner be suitable? I looked at the specs
for the 750 and I doubt if I would need to go to a wet gate scanner.

Something around the Epson price range - a bit higher would be okay.

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Many thanks

[CSM1]

Post by Stuart
I would like to gather opinions on the most appropriate film scanner to
purchase to archive a collection of my late father and grandfathers b/w
negatives, mainly 6" x 4". Some are glass plate the most normal negs of
street scenes and faces in the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's in Australia and
New Zealand.
Would the Epson Perfection V700 Scanner be suitable? I looked at the specs
for the 750 and I doubt if I would need to go to a wet gate scanner.
Something around the Epson price range - a bit higher would be okay.
Please reply to the group
or (remove the spaces)
n e t m a s k 56 at g o o g l e dot c o m
and the subject line Scanning old negatives
Many thanks

I think the V700 would be an excellent choice from Epson.

You might take a look at the Microtek i900. It will do up to a 8" x 10"
transparency.
http://www.microtekusa.com/smi900.html

[Stuart]

Post by CSM1

Post by Stuart
I would like to gather opinions on the most appropriate film scanner to
purchase to archive a collection of my late father and grandfathers b/w
negatives, mainly 6" x 4". Some are glass plate the most normal negs of
street scenes and faces in the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's in Australia and
New Zealand.
Would the Epson Perfection V700 Scanner be suitable? I looked at the specs
for the 750 and I doubt if I would need to go to a wet gate scanner.
Something around the Epson price range - a bit higher would be okay.
Please reply to the group
or (remove the spaces)
n e t m a s k 56 at g o o g l e dot c o m
and the subject line Scanning old negatives
Many thanks

I think the V700 would be an excellent choice from Epson.
You might take a look at the Microtek i900. It will do up to a 8" x 10"
transparency.
http://www.microtekusa.com/smi900.html
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