Imagelab FS-5CO5 Slide and Negative Scanner. If you’re in search of a film and slide scanner at only $100 or less, then the Imagelab FS-5CO5 scanner is for you. Producing images at 5 megapixel and 3600 dpi resolution is what it can afford to do so whether you’re new to scanning films or already an experienced one, this device will be very helpful. With high resolution images, you can have them enlarged to 20 x 30 and still get the clear photos you desire.
First of all, this scanner is versatile. It can save up to 2,000 images directly into an SD card or to your beloved computer. Connectivity to the PC is fast using the USB cable provided.
Scanning is very convenient as well because the Imagelab negative scanner features a built in LCD. This only means that you can view the images you’re working on and also preview those you have scanned. So even without a computer, you can very well do your scanning job any time you want with this very portable and compact device. Just put it on your desk or any table with a flat surface and right there, you can start your work. Afterwards, you can always upload your images to your computer if you feel the need to store them there and share them online.
Operating the scanner is not a problem because of its clearly labeled buttons. Depending on what you’re working on, you can press the button for slides or the other button for film negatives. The slide trays are also an advantage. Read Customer Reviews Imagelab FS5CO5 5 Megapixel Slide and Negative Scanner
Epson Perfection 3170. Those who perform regular scanning work can rely on the Epson Perfection 3170 unit. This device promises top quality photo scans and fast performance.
Considered to be the biggest and heaviest scanner at 9 pounds, this unit produces a 3200 x 6400 ppi optical resolution. You should also know that this device is able to accommodate 35mm and medium format negatives which means you can still obtain copies of the old photos your parents and grandparents took during your childhood years. Speed in scanning is one of its top features being able to scan up to four slides and as many as 12 frames at one time.
Installing this unit is very easy and is done automatically. Operating it is a breeze as well because the device has the ability to detect the type of original you’re using whether it’s a text document or photo and immediately tells the appropriate software to do the work. And depending on the owner’s skills, the interface can be configured accordingly such as to Full Auto mode which is ideal for beginners, Home for intermediate users and Professional mode for the more experienced people.
On the front, there are buttons available – copy, scan to web and scan to email. Connectivity with the computer is done via the USB. A Smart Panel software and drivers are included in every purchase of the Epson Perfection 3170.
Affordability should not be an issue as interested users can get this for just $150 to $200. Not bad for a quality and fast scanner. The only issue is the slowdown during scanning using the highest resolution. Read Customer Reviews Epson Perfection 3170 Photo Scanner
Veho Slide Scanner. Is the availability of too many film scanners on the market confusing you? Doing a little research will greatly help you. But here’s a hint. The Veho slide scanner does magic even if you haven’t heard of the brand before.
The Veho negative scanner is a compact unit that connects to your computer via the USB cable. It has a software included which is easy to install and use.
Once everything is ready, the next step is to get your 35mm film strips and position them properly on the plastic tray or frame included. Otherwise if you’re going to work on slides, a separate frame should be used. You then insert the frame into the unit.
To scan the images, you have two choices here – either to click on the appropriate button on your computer or press the big button at the topmost part of the compact scanner. While the scanning takes place, you can easily view the images before you decided on which to save on your computer. Ideally, the Veho slide scanner lets you scan up to 12 negative frames in a row.
As to how to save your images, simply set up a new folder first and then choose those which you want to save. Instantly, the images will be stored in digital format at 5 megapixels. Scanning and storing the images regardless of the resolution you select is fast and easy with this unit.
While scanned images may not be perfect in color and crispness, there’s still a possibility to enhance them using a digital photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop. Read Customer Reviews Veho VFS-004 Veho 5MP Slide & Negative Scanner
SVP Negative and Film Scanner. I’ve browsed through several brands of scanners over the past months in search of a small yet efficient film scanner. And then I chanced upon the SVP brand that caught my attention.
This black negative and film scanner with a red line on the bottom part is similar in shape with the other compact models I’ve seen but it has four buttons on top and with an LCD screen. The price is cheap but the work it can do is more than the value I paid.
For a beginner like me, this unit is well worth it. There are several reasons why and its simplicity is just one of them. First off, the SVP negative and film scanner does not need a computer to store your images. Since it has an SD card, you can immediately and directly save the images you prefer. But you can still save them later to your computer if you feel the need to share them online or keep an online album.
Scanning is easy because of the negative and slide holder. Each holder can accommodate four frames but if you want to work continuously and a bit faster, it may be a good idea to buy additional film holders or trays.
An additional advantage is the built in LCD which allows you to view the images you’re working on and choose only those that you’d like to save. And even though it’s compact, it has the ability to produce quality images at 5 megapixels courtesy of its advanced scanning chip.
Read Customer Reviews SVP Digital Film 35mm Negative & Slides Scanner 
PrimeFilm Slide Scanner. If you’re very eager to store images from your old films and slides, you don’t need to buy an expensive dedicated scanner. There are more affordable ones that can come up with equally quality images.
The PrimeFilm slide scanner is an example. At a cheaper price of less than $200 than the high end units, this one is a worthy investment. This is very ideal for people wanting to save old images into digital files and then share them on the internet via email or by posting them on your blogs, websites and online photo albums.
Connecting to your computer is made easy through the available USB cable. Whether you’re using Windows or Macintosh, you can store your images with great ease. And mind you, installation is quick. You just need to insert the other end of the USB cable into the back of the scanner and the other end to your computer and you’re ready to go. Double click on the program and after a few minutes, you can start scanning.
A slide holder is included in the package and this helps a lot in keeping the slides in place while you scan. The only slight problem here is the 1800 dpi image resolution the unit is able to produce compared to the higher resolution flatbed scanners. In other words, this is not ideal for people who want to print large size images such as professionals.
At only about more than one pound in weight, this PrimeFilm slide scanner is easy to move around as well. You can bring it along anywhere you want. Customer Reviews – PrimeFilm PF1800U USB Film Scanner
