Creagerj
Incidental Artist
Hello All,
I'm looking for a film scanner that is Intel-Mac comparable and reasonable priced (Under $300). Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?
I'm looking for a film scanner that is Intel-Mac comparable and reasonable priced (Under $300). Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?
doolittle
Well-known
Epson Perfection V series work fine with osx afaik
andydg
Established
I've been using a Canon 8800F with good results. If I want more detailed scans I'll revert to my Nikon V.
j j
Well-known
Is there a film scanner that is not compatible with Mac when using Vuescan?
thegman
Mentor
Depends, if you're shooting medium format, then you'll want a flatbed, maybe an Epson V600? If you're shooting 35mm, check out the Plustek models, or get on eBay and look at the Minolta Dimage series.
If you get a second user scanner, check for compatibility with Vuescan, and also I'd make sure it's USB not SCSI, you can get adaptors, but it's likely more pain than it's worth.
If you get a second user scanner, check for compatibility with Vuescan, and also I'd make sure it's USB not SCSI, you can get adaptors, but it's likely more pain than it's worth.
iamzip
Ambitious, but rubbish
I've had no problems with the Epson 4490. If you're looking for a reasonably priced flatbed, check out the Epson clearance store for a refurbished model.
capito
silver halide punk
I use a Nikon Coolcan V ED and it works quite well without any additional drivers with Vuescan. I'm just not sure what the going rate of the Coolscan is and if it will fit your budget.
TareqPhoto
The Survivor
V750 here, no problem on Mac, with all the scanning softwares i have [Epson Scan, VueScan, SilverFast].
gshybrid
Well-known
If you go with vuescan here is a list of scanners that will work... it's a big list. There are a few notes about using mac osX as well.
supported scanners
supported scanners
Mackinaw
Think Different
My Nikon Coolscan V and Epson 4490 work well with my newish (spring, 2010) Mac Mini.
Jim B.
Jim B.