MF Scanner Recommendations

[Bromo33333]

While I shoot film, lately, I've been doing developing only and then scanning the negs (or slides) via a Nikon 5000D scanner.

If I make a move to MF - I will need a different scanner.

Quite frankly, the price of the Nikon 9000D is scary - although I could pull it off.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for a MF-capable scanner?

THe Nikon is probably the 'best' in class. Though you will need the optional medium format holders. (I *think* there are third party holders available, too)

If you don't like the money, there is Epson V700 and V750M which has 33-50% the fear factor and do a great job from what I can see. Some folks swear by their third party film holders, though there aeem to be mixed reviews.

Probably I would getthe Epson, and if i found an image that was REALLY worth blowing up large, I would get a print made or a drum scan.

[nc5p]

I've got the Epson 4990. I make 11x14's all the time and don't have a complaint, other than it seems I'm cleaning the thing all the time. I would love to have a 9000 but there just is no way. Scanners have really come up in the world in the last few years.

Doug

[student]

Hi.
Had the Epson 3200...boght a Nikon 9000...sold it during a momentary lapse of reason...got a 4990--MUCH better than expected...just bought Nikon again...SUPERIOR...if you can afford it, get it.