Negative scanning: CanoScan&reg; 8600F v. others: Who has used the CanoScan&reg; 8600F and other products and how do they stack up?
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The 8600 will scan 4 slides at a time, you do not have to take them out of thier mounts.
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I think you press the on button and then scroll through options. There is a single negative holder as opposed to the strip holder -- perhaps one slide at a time would fit into that, or could simply be slid into the slot from above, scanned like a negative, then pulled out. A typical slide is the same size as the negative holder. I have been working on negatives so far and have not yet tried slides myself, but that is what I will try when I get around to it. There is an instruction booklet that comes with the scanner, pretty basic but check it out again. Hope this helps a bit.
1247068
It did not work good on any photos. I found that the ScanSnap 300 by Fujitsu works excellent on all... plus it is good for documents.
1909542
yep! That's what I have. Works great. Fine scanner--for docs and negs alike.
338690
Sorry - 35 mm slides, negative, mounted 110MM slides, and 110 negatives only. You probably need to go to a flatbed scanner that's designed to handle the larger stuff. That's what I ended up doing.
1519678
. Logon to www.ionaudio.com, Select Quick Start Guide, v1.4 and find SCANNING YOUR IMAGES starting at the bottom of pg. 5. On pg. 6 you will find:6. Press the Film Type button to select the film type that you are using:135 positive (slide)135 negative135 black & white110 negative126 negativeThis information is NOT in the paper Quick Start Guide that comes with the scanner I bought but only in the website Guide.Rather than ask AMAZON.com, always check the vendors website or call their Customer Service Dept. They are very helpful.
1583001
I was told that Epson scanners were the best for the money. I had difficulty with the software on my PC with Windows 64 bit Ultimate. Eventually I returned the scanner and stayed with the HP. Sorry I can't answer your question.
981177
I have several scanners, but from what I remember about this particular one, I don't believe so. The one that I do have that says it does negatives makes the picture a very odd color. Sorry I can't be of more help.
249412
Yes, it is built into the firmware of the scanner. There is no separate software on a disk provided. During setup, you select the Film Type to be scanned - Negatives, Slides (Positives), or B & W. The firmware converts the Negative color images to Positives automatically. I personally have not scanned any Negatives, but I see that other reviewers have done so, with good results. This scanner is completely stand-alone. It does not need a computer to perform its scanning tasks. The stored JPG images can then be transferred to a computer for any further processing as desired.
916915
no not really, unless you plan on traveling. For now I would just get a 396t or 396xt. Very nice small handheld trunks great and decodes apco25 phase 1 digital. They go for about 200 or 300 on ebay. I don't know why but the new scanners seem to be lacking quality control.
2023303
I did all of my scans as jpegs so they were very accurate. If you wanted something that you could edit, I really don't know the answer. One thing to consider... I used the scanner holder that kept it steady while scanning. This made a big difference. Scanning without the holder, everything was out of proportion and not worth doing.
862371
I'm sorry I don't know the answer to that question. I've never scanned neg's. I'd call Canon. From what was sent w/ the scanner for negatives, my inclination would be to answer that 3 x 5 may be too large. But, they may have something you can purchase aftermarket. Sorry. Sharon
469897
Scanning negatives would be great, but to answer your question, I don't know.
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Hi Chad Kessler, You posted this a LONG time ago -- about 14 months ago -- and didn't get any replies. Maybe you're still monitoring it, or maybe you found an answer elsewhere. Anyhow, I thought I'd toss in a tip anyhow. No, I don't know what the problem is, or exactly how to fix it. But elsewhere on these discussion boards (leastways, a year ago) was a fellow named Wayne. I THNK it was Wayne Fulton. I remember he was a fount of knowledge about scanning, always quite generous. Now, just this week, I came across a website set up by Wayne Fulton (I believe the same guy): scantips with the www and the dot-com as appropriate. He's literally written an entire book about scanning there (a 101 basic book AND a 201 intermediate book). It's actually a bit more than mere basic stuff. He's been a lifesaver to me. He even provides his email address and might be willing and able to answer a question directly, although I think you'd want to check through his writings first to see if he offers any insights. Maybe this is a year late, and the problem was long ago solved. But if not, check out Wayne's website.
1413566
I don't think this scans negatives. There are other ones out there that can do that.
153437
I am looking at the V500 compared to the 4490. Any suggestions? The reviews all rave about the V500 for slides and negatives, which I too plan to scan, but I also have many old photos.
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I am not completely sure on that question. I have not used this for negatives as of yet. But on the box it says "scan slides and negative, including medium format". I'm not sure if the 120 negatives you are referring to are considered medium format. If they are, then I suppose this answers your question. If not, sorry I could not be of more assistance.