I have an excellent scanner, Canon 9950f (now discontinued), which I've used for several years scanning hundreds of old negatives of various sizes. Trouble is, the plastic film adapters (or frames, or guides) are shot. I'm looking to buy a new (or relatively unused) set. If I had to, and the price is right, and it's in good condition, I might buy another 9950f just to get the adapters. Anyone?
I saw that posting. I need the entire set, and that ($55 and up) is too dear for only a 110 adapter. But thanks.
Yikes!
I've never used a negative scanner but what makes that piece of plastic worth $60+?
I think I'd be making my own at that price.
If you think that is bad, Amazon wants $75 dollars for it, and they "claim" that price is discounted:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-CanoScan.../dp/B0038BG818
Amazon's is for 16mm motion picture film.
I was looking at that one (Amazon) trying to figure out the mechanics. Apparently, there's more to it than slipping negative strips into a holder. Does the scanner auto-advance each exposure or is it done in the software? Seems the function could be duplicated without reproducing the exact same carrier.
But what do I know? I only do that for a living.
The 16mm thingy not being one of the frames in my kit, I don't know how it works.
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