Scanner for "contact sheets" of print file pages

[chasfs]

I have several hundred pages of slides and negatives that I would like
to scan to create proof sheets for an online index. These don't need
to be high resolution scans. The problem is that the area that I need
to scan is 9" x 10". Any suggestions for an inexpensive scanner with
a transparency adapter that can handle this?
Thanks,
-chasfs
http://chasfs.com

 

[tomm42]

I have several hundred pages of slides and negatives that I would like
to scan to create proof sheets for an online index. These don't need
to be high resolution scans. The problem is that the area that I need
to scan is 9" x 10". Any suggestions for an inexpensive scanner with
a transparency adapter that can handle this?
Thanks,
-chasfs
http://chasfs.com

The Epson V700 should come close, it is nominally 8.5" x 11", you may
just loose the sides of the slide mounts. I also had an Epson
Expression 1600 which would do over 8.5 x 11 but the currentt model is
hovering around $1200 with transparency adapter. The V700 is about
$550. Most inexpensive scanners that have transparency adaptors are set
for smaller scans.

Tom

 

[Charlie Hoffpauir]

I have several hundred pages of slides and negatives that I would like
to scan to create proof sheets for an online index. These don't need
to be high resolution scans. The problem is that the area that I need
to scan is 9" x 10". Any suggestions for an inexpensive scanner with
a transparency adapter that can handle this?
Thanks,
-chasfs
http://chasfs.com

As an alternative to scanning "proof sheets" I suggest you look at a
program like ThumbsPlus, which creates thumbnails (low res pics) of
your images. It will automatically create web pages of the thumbnails
as well. For an example on-line, visit my web page at

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlieh/

or go directly to the images at

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlieh/Ebenezer/Headstones.htm

Charlie Hoffpauir
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlieh/

 

[rafe b]

I have several hundred pages of slides and negatives that I would like
to scan to create proof sheets for an online index. These don't need
to be high resolution scans. The problem is that the area that I need
to scan is 9" x 10". Any suggestions for an inexpensive scanner with
a transparency adapter that can handle this?

Epson 4990. It has a full 8x10" scannable area
(for transparencies, that is.) The newer V700 and
V750 also.

The less-expensive (eg 4490) variants won't cut
it for this purpose, though.

The 4990/700/750 have a light source that
covers most (or all) of the scan width. It's
actually on a moving carriage of its own,
within the lid.

The cheaper 4x90 variants have stationary,
diffused "lightbox" illumination that covers
a smaller area.


rafe b
www.terrapinphoto.com

 

[T Shadow]

I have several hundred pages of slides and negatives that I would like
to scan to create proof sheets for an online index. These don't need
to be high resolution scans. The problem is that the area that I need
to scan is 9" x 10". Any suggestions for an inexpensive scanner with
a transparency adapter that can handle this?
Thanks,
-chasfs

Electronic flash + frosted glass + digital camera

You'd need to find/make a box to put the glass on.

If you want to get fancy put a reflector in the box at a 45degree angle and
put the light source on the side. If you don't use an EF you'd probably need
to support the camera. I made something like this for my first 35mm slide
copier. Image quality wasn't perfect but acceptable for needs at the time.
Should be much, much, much better than your requirements. A filmy plastic &
cardboard box might work for such a large size and low resolution.
Actually sounds like a fun project.
Good luck.

 

[chasfs]

Thank you all for the ideas. I think that taking a digital picture
with the sheets on a light table will be simplest, and least expensive.
Thanks again!
-chasfs
http://chasfs.com