| Many of you would surely want to keep old and | | | | which will require you to scan big volumes of films |
| happy memories captured on film. At least when | | | | and slides, then investing in a high-end scanner is |
| you have digital and hard copies of these | | | | the right choice. Higher resolution means high |
| unforgettable moments, you can always review | | | | quality images so don't take this aspect for |
| them every now and then and show them to | | | | granted. |
| your children and grandchildren later on as you | | | | You will need to install it on your computer before |
| share with them the story behind those images. | | | | you can use your dedicated scanner. |
| If you're fond of using film and slides, it would | | | | Find out which suits you best and shop around on |
| benefit you greatly to get your own dedicated | | | | the internet before deciding on what and where |
| 35mm slide scanner. But this leads you to the | | | | to purchase. |
| next question which is, "What brand shall I buy?" | | | | Nikon CoolScan has a range of models (2000, |
| Various brands, types and models of slide | | | | 4000, 5000) which have received good reviews. |
| scanners are on the market today. Basically, there | | | | The SuperCoolScan model is highly recommended |
| are two types - the multi-purpose flatbed scanner | | | | because of its high optical density. |
| and the dedicated 35mm slide scanner. Whereas a | | | | It has accurate and sharp color and shadow |
| dedicated slide scanner is meant for slides and | | | | details. There's also the Konica Minolta QuickScan |
| films only. | | | | which is a dedicated film and slide scanner. |
| Brands you can choose include Polaroid, Epson, | | | | Hewlett Packard has its flatbed Scanjet, an all in |
| Nikon, HP, Kodak, Microtek, Minolta, Leaf and | | | | one scanner. It scans not only films and slides but |
| Olympus. Different models are available with | | | | documents as well. |
| prices from the mid-range to the high end | | | | Epson and Microtek also manufacture flatbed |
| depending on your needs. It won't help that you | | | | scanners in various models, sizes and prices. |
| factor in just one aspect such as the price or | | | | Remember that the main advantage of a |
| brand. Keep in mind not to sacrifice quality over | | | | dedicated scanner is its small and compact size |
| price because that is not a good way to get the | | | | and light weight. The flatbed type is larger in size |
| most ideal product for you. | | | | and carries more weight. So be sure to consider |
| But if you're in the printing and publishing business | | | | these things as well. |