Which scanner's better?

[atom ant]

Which should I get for scanning my photos? Negative scanner or normal scanner? I heard that scans from the normal scanners give better color match.

Any reasonable brands to recommend? And I don't want to burn a hole in my pocket.

 

[Larry]

erm, how big is your pocket first? mabbe can state down a budget so every1 can suggest accordingly, otherwise you'll get a lot of very different suggestions.

also, mabbe some idea of the kinda setup you have now, like gear, type of film used, what kinda photo resolution you're looking at, etc...

 

[atom ant]

I'm hoping to get something below $350.

 

[SniperD]

I got a HP 3570C neg scanner for sale... for you - S$200
Paid S$265 for it. warrranty unfilled. Got more than 11 months to go.
I still prefer my Canon Docu Scanner

RES: 1200x1200dpi 48 true colour
USB ver. 2
Adapter powered

PM me if you are interested. Too many scanners at home liao...

 

[atom ant]

Thanks for the offer, but I was hoping for something with a higher res. Maybe at least a 2400.

 

[nivlekx]

Its almost impossible to purchasea 2400 dpi neg scanner from a decent brand for under $350. Did some research, the good ones are quite expensive. The Epson is one of the better flatbed neg scanners and costs around $689. For they money you are probably better off getting the benq scanwit 2720 at $600 or even the 2740 with ICE3 at $800.

Just my 2 cents worth...

 

[nivlekx]

Forgot to add, the picture quality from the Epson still cant match those from a dedicated scanner.