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Scanner help

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bumblebeee

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My scanner of 15 years is dying on me. I really can't complain though. I got a lot of use out of it.

I am however feeling overwhelmed. I have no idea what to look for. There is a limit to funds (and I am a Canadian so exchange rates will impact cost!) So I am wondering what people are happy with?

I am looking for it to go up to at least 600 dpi. Scanning negatives/slides would be a plus but not completely necessary as I can borrow a scanner from my local library to scan those (although I don't know quality!) And as much as the ones that can do multiple photos would be a help, I also need to be able to scan delicate things as well....so a flatbed would be needed. (Or to win the lottery I don't play and buy both!)

I have at least 3 big rubbermaid containers full of photos that will need to be scanned, so something that will last more that the odd photo here or there.

Any help or even points in the right direction would be wonderful!
Thanks
 
I wish I could offer you some input, the printer/scanner I have is pretty basic so I don't think it would be what you want.

Hopefully someone has some good advice for you! :)
 
My Epson printer now has an inbuilt scanner and does great scanning and has a hinged lid to allow thick books etc.

Before this I had a separate scanner and it was a Cannon. I think they used to be about the best quality scanner around. Not sure about stand alone one now though.

You would be best to do a google search for reviews on scanners for the ones that you can afford.
HERE is a website for scanners in Canada.
HERE is a website for reviews but you might like to search for more.
 
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