In the UK I think this scanner is available under several brand names
Jessops 1800U ,Black widow filmscan 2000 and Microtek Filmscanner 35. I
would suspect of these Microtek may be the real manufacturer.
Anyway there is a review of the Microtek version at :
then click "reviews" then "scanners/cameras" and its somewhere in the middle
of the list.
There are some manufacturer samples for the Black widow at
but they have been downsized and jpegged so they
aren't that useful - but at least give a vague idea of the end result.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "rafeb" <rafeb@channel1.com>
To: <filmscanners@halftone.co.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: filmscanners: Primefilm 1800i
>
> For those interested in buying their very first film
> scanner, or trading up from an existing model, I humbly
> suggest eBay as a source of very good deals, particularly
> at the moment -- where new market entries from several
> major vendors are causing a lot of turnover in equipment.
>
> If you're unsure of which model to buy, use the web
> to get a feel for the various models -- there are many
> review sites, comments on usenet forums, and so on.
> Bear in mind that there will be a lot of hype, both
> pro and con, on almost any model. Take the more
> extreme opinions with a large grain of salt.
>
> To search usenet archives, go to www.deja.com.
>
> Usenet groups that discuss scanners include (for
> example) comp.periphs.scanners, rec.photo.equipment.35mm,
> and rec.photo.equipment.medium-format.
>
> Sites that offer reviews of various film scanners
> (either by columnists, or by the public) can be
> found via the usual web-search engines. One of
> the better ones I've stumbled into recently is
> www.photographyreview.com
>
> I've personally had only good luck buying photo gear
> on eBay. Standard caveats apply, of course. Choose
> your sellers carefully, read the fine print, and ask
> appropriate questions before you bid.
>
>
> rafe b.
>
>
>
