Re: filmscanners: Time to upgrade: Opinions wanted

[rafeb <rafeb@channel1.com>]

At 08:08 PM 6/18/01 -0700, Doug wrote:

>What are the interfaces - USB or SCSI?  Do you need a separate card.  I have
>USB ports but no SCSI, so I opted for the Coolscan IV.  I figured a good
>SCSI card would add about US$150 to the cost.

Nowhere near that amount.  More like $30.  If your 
motherboard is at all up to date, it should have 
a USB port or two.  The SCSI boards bundled with 
most scanners are also very cheap to produce.

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>Nikon's 24/7 telephone support in the US instantly bailed me out of
>configurations problems.  Unlike some others, I have had no problems with
>NikonScan 3.0 and now 3.1.  But also get Vuescan.  It's a great $40 program
>and does some things better than NikonScan, I like NikonScan better only for
>color negatives. Vuescan is better for Kodachrome and most E6.  I have not
>yet formed an opinion on B&W negatives.


I've had good support from Nikon via the telephone.
Not much waiting, reasonably competent techs, and 
very patient.

As to Vuescan, I don't understand what all the commotion 
is about, though I surely understand the deficiencies in 
some of the drivers bundled with big name-brand film 
scanners.  FWIW, I'm mostly liking what I see in NikonScan 
(3.1)


rafe b.