Windows 7 - Need negative film adapters for Canon 9950f scanner

Reno6138 · 02-12-2012

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?

seekermeister · 02-12-2012

110 Film Adapter for Canon CanoScan Scanner 9000F 8800F 9950F 8600F 8400F | eBay

Reno6138 · 02-12-2012

I saw that posting. I need the entire set, and that ($55 and up) is too dear for only a 110 adapter. But thanks.

carwiz · 02-12-2012

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.

seekermeister · 02-12-2012

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

Reno6138 · 02-12-2012

Amazon's is for 16mm motion picture film.

carwiz · 02-12-2012

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.

Reno6138 · 02-12-2012

The 16mm thingy not being one of the frames in my kit, I don't know how it works.

Windows 7 - Need negative film adapters for Canon 9950f scanner

Need negative film adapters for Canon 9950f scanner problems?