Canon 8800F scanner

[groovyone]

Anyone have any experience with this scanner: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...delFeaturesAct

I have been trying to find a scanner that I use for 35mm negatives without too much effort, and can scan some old photos that need some restoration. For some reason I struggle when it comes to picking the right scanner for me. Printers, cameras, lenses, no problem. Scanners just don't seem to click with me.

[Wil_Bloodworth]

I have the 8800F. It's *okay* for film scanning. The best solution is either to send the negatives off to have them professionally scanned or buy a dedicated film scanner.

- Wil

[Jim Victory]

Same here. It is OK and I have gotten pretty good results with slides but you have to be very careful with dust removal on your film or slides before scanning.

It is better to do this then using the dust and scratch removal software later.

[groovyone]

So would the Nikon Coolscans or Plustek 7K series be better for the negatives and slides?

I am hoping to restore some old photos too, and I figured the flatbeds wouldn't be as good at scanning the negatives.

I noticed the Epson V500 is very similar but with the Digital ICE. Any suggestions of one over the other?

[aerosolcheese]

I agree that if you are buying to scan film, then buy a dedicated film scanner. I had this scanner for two days to scan some old film and I got pretty bad results.

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by aerosolcheese

I agree that if you are buying to scan film, then buy a dedicated film scanner. I had this scanner for two days to scan some old film and I got pretty bad results.

Bummer. Well, my thoguht was to get the flatbed first since it was the less expensive of the two, and scan in my prints. If it sucks at film, I'll sell it when done with it and go for the negative/slide scanner.