Thanks for yours Dave I was rather hoping for one scanner that would do all I need, but I have looked at these stand alone film / slide/ negative and they sound worth a second look Many thanks for your input Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) >I have a dandy film and slice converter made by Innovative > Technologies. I paid about $90.00 CDN for it and worth every penny. To > scan photos, I use my Cannon MP560. I am pleased with results from > both. > Dave in Montreal