old SCSI film scanner vs modern flatbed scanner?

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old SCSI film scanner vs modern flatbed scanner?

I have just "inherited" a Nikon LS-10E dedicated film scanner (SCSI, +/- 10 years old).

Is this worth even fussing with if I have a modern flatbed scanner (4800x9600) with modern software?

I intend to use digitize color slides.

Thanks for your time!

1.67 mHz G4, Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Posted on Aug 11, 2006 10:19 AM

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Answer 1

a brody

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Aug 11, 2006 12:57 PM in response to Bruce A

Getting a SCSI compatible card that keeps its compatibility through system updates has been a trick and a half. If your flatbed is able to serve you well, I would just keep the old one as an ornament to times past or sell it someone who still has a SCSI Mac.

Firewire and USB film scanners exist too.

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Sep 4, 2006 4:37 AM in response to Bruce A

SCSI - what's .... - just kidding. Go here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCSI and you can see the various specs for SCSI and the bandwidth. Since USB 2.0 and FW400/800 appear to be faster then I would donate, toss, doorstop, the old scanner.

With the USB and FW the interface is easier - no device id's etc.

MJ

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