Re: [APML] Which Film Scanner

["bert katzung" <katzung1@home.com>]

hi "FLag"
Lots of choices out there.... I have experience with only two so far: the HP
Photosmart (old model, pre S20) and the Polaroid SprintScan 35Plus. The HP
cost me about $495 new, the Polaroid (a discontinued model) cost $260 new on
EBay. I should think you could find a used HP for 200-250 and a used
Polaroid for the same or slightly higher. The Polaroid is the better scanner
and a lot of people have been using them for astrophotos with excellent
results. Not sure what interface the newer HPs use, but my old one and the
Polaroid both  use a scsi card.
Good luck....
Bert

Bert Katzung
katzung1@home.com
www.astronomy-images.com




----- Original Message -----
From: "Rebel PPC" <cheerful@xtn.net>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Monday, 03 September, 2001 9:40 PM
Subject: [APML] Which Film Scanner


> I am looking at film scanners on EBay but have found out that there are as
> many types and brands as there are stars in the sky.  Soooo, I am confused
> (what's new, eh?)
>
>
> So, what types/brands do any of you suggest that would give the best
> resolution for $200 new or used on EBay?
>
> Regards
> FLag
> 8" f/10 LX-200 #845198



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