does this scan 35mm slides? I was about to buy a mp960 to scan 35 mm slides. The mp970 looks like the replacement model, but no mention of scanning slides. Anyone know if I have to stick with the previous model?Thanks does this scan 35mm slides? I was about to buy a mp960 to scan 35 mm slides. The mp970 looks like the replacement model, but no mention of scanning slides. Anyone know if I have to stick with the... » Read More does this scan 35mm slides? I was about to buy a mp960 to scan 35 mm slides. The mp970 looks like the replacement model, but no mention of scanning slides. Anyone know if I have to stick with the previous model?Thanks « Show Less
1315723
A good forum for med-format users...http://photo.net/medium-format-photography-forum/00NziY
1315724
Thanks a lot! Any other suggestions? All-in-one with medium format slide scanner?
1315725
Will it work for medium format film? 6x4.5? I mean - can I replace Canon film tray with homemade one for medium format film?
1315726
I purchased the MP 970 several months ago and am quite pleased with it's performance and scan quality. For those considering the 960, it should be noted that the 970 uses LEDs instead of cold cathode or florescent lights and requires no warm up time like the 960. Very helpful when you want to do a quick scan without waiting a few minutes for proper warm up.
1315727
I've scanned 35mm slides and negatives that were more than 30 years old with out any problems. much better than scanning a old photo.
1315728
I've been mostly caught up by the phrase "all-in-one with slide/neg scanning", that is exactly what I was looking for the many years! Thanks for the link - but there is very expensive slide-scanner talk mostly.Thanks again!
1315729
I bought it & haven't read the manual yet, but after removing the inside white part on the top that keeps prints whiter, it has a single wide line of open area where a separate lamp shines through. There are 2 separate plastic pieces to line up the slides perfectly, but I only bother to use one just so I know where the lamp lines up on the bottom where you normally copy/scan pics/paper & I have had no problem. I am impressed with how it looks once scanned.
1315730
Unfortunately no. The backlight for the negatives is the size of a single 35mm strip. Therefore it would not illuminate anything outside the 1.5" x 11" backlight frame. The MP960 supported 2 35mm strips and therefore had a backlight twice the size. 3.5" x 11"... still too small for medium format but more flexible.
1315731
The MP 970 does have a film neg/slide scanner. However, the MP 960 can hold two trays of 6 slides/negs for 12 total vs the MP 970's single tray of 6 slides/negs. I have heard that certain types of 35mm slides do not fit well in the trays provided by Canon.
19051
I have only fooled with this a little, but yes, you insert the slides one at a time and the slide is scanned to a memory card (you supply). I think there is a way to scan to a file on your computer but I haven't been home to try all the features. The operation is very simple, there is a way to specify bw negatives, color negative, or slides. I am a little concerned about the quality of the images, but I need to get an image from a slide I've had professionally scanned, and then compare the two scans.
1910322
I know the mp980 has film guide for scanning negatives and slides. I believe it backlights them also (but I don't have it to know for sure).
2102184
I don't think so. If the image is 1.75 " it is something other than 35mm. I think it will only scan the image within the border of a standard 35mm slide. Keep checking with other customers. I only used my scanner for 35mm.
2137044
So far, I have only scanned 35mm slides, but it is my understanding that the answer to your question is "yes."
1882784
I think the scanner does a great job with 35 mm slides or negatives. It has a slide holder for 4 slides at a time.
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.
1282074
The issue is not the vintage of the slide but the slide's condition & format - I've scanned numerous older slides. The machine scans 35 mm (i.e. 24 X 36 mm) slides or negative strips. To save a lot of Photoshop or equivalent app time, should make sure that the slides are as clean as possible before the scan (i.e., compressed air can or squeeze-type air brush). Good luck!
544886
I used an Epson V600, which I bought specifically for its film and slide scanning capabilities, though it also scans photos and documents. I've just begun to use it, but so far I'm very satisfied.
146338
Agree with BigBadBalrog - it works fine with mounted slides. But, it is a one at a time process. We have mostly used the scanner for 35mm negatives and that works well as long as the film piece is long enough - otherwise you need to insert the negative in a holder (included).
1737027
Yes it scans slides from 35 mm film, and the result is much better than that from my Epson V700.
1785495
Just a second or two. You place 5 slides in at a time and scan one at a time. Loading takes more time than scanning but that doesn't take long. Just make sure you use a high capacity disk. They are cheap and saves time.
2121337
Nonsense. I use Photoshop to scan using the MP800, and it is far superior to the MP Navigator program.You can buy a Photoshop Elements (i.e not a pirated version) for about £10 ($15).Allen.
1602503
Yes, it does slides. I am not where the device is, but I do think it has a holder. I know we talked about scanning all the diviing slides my husband has. It does also have a holder for smaller photos. We used the holder so that the scanner stays clean and does not pick up anything from the photo surface.
146336
It works fine for mounted slides, I helped my dad copy several thousand of them. A couple of things to be aware of...different mounting frames will fit differently into the slot, you may need to adjust different frames to display the most image. Of course, you can only do one slide at a time, so the process can be tedious. Consider getting an SD card to load into the scanner so you can store the images on it, leaving you free to display the unit on a tv...this will give you a good image to work with as well as allowing words in the pictures to be more visible thereby insuring you get correct orientation. Finally, get a can of compressed air so you can periodically blow dust out of the scanner...old slides tend to be dirty. Good luck
486523
I have the same question! I am looking for something to scan the old black and white negatives- larger ones than 35mm. Have you found a scanner that will do that, mt gal? If you do, can you let me know at dlamp3300@aol.com ? Thanks
2268046
Hi Vicki, No, this model does not scan slides but Canon has models with that feature. Outside of this question though, I can strongly recommend Canon scanners.... long life reliability. Rossi