At 10:19 PM 12/7/01 -0700, you wrote: >Microtek 5700 flatbed has a good negative scanner (up to 4x5) lid that lifts >off, FireWire or USB connection, also good for roll of microfilm. >Elizabeth > >----- Original Message ----- > > I'm also looking for a dedicated slide scanner that will also do negatives > > up to 3"x4" and not cost three mortgage payments. I do like the size capability of this Microtek and will check it out. Should also have said I don't have a SCSI card and don't really want to replace my flat bed just yet as it works well with everything but transparencies (sales weasel lie / ignorance led to choice of current machine instead of one step up with adaptor). I've also heard that flat beds with adaptors don't really do a good job. Comments? Linda

Microtek 5700 has a medium size transparent media adaptor built into the lid. The next stage up is a full page size TMA lid. I don't know of any specific film/negative scanners between 35mm (or APS) and this 4x5. Another company advertises a flatbed - negative scanner that uses a slower parallel port connection or USB. Elizabeth ----- Original Message ----- > Should also have said I don't have a SCSI card and don't really want to > replace my flat bed just yet as it works well with everything but > transparencies (sales weasel lie / ignorance led to choice of current > machine instead of one step up with adaptor). I've also heard that flat > beds with adaptors don't really do a good job. > Linda