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Any new Canon flatbed scanners in the pipeline?

Jul 18, 2009 2:42PM PDT

I'm looking for a good flatbed scanner to mostly digitize prints but will also use it for scanning negatives--35mm and 120 film (6x45cm negs)--and a few slides. So far my research leads me in the direction of the Canon 8850 but that particular model isn't exactly a youngster. Would this scanner fit my needs and does anyone know if Canon might be on the verge of introducing something even better fir a similar price, which currently is about $175-225 for the 8850? I know Epson also makes some good scanners but so far I've limited my research to Canon and don't know much about what Epson has to offer. I'd consider an Epson if anyone would care to point me in the direction of a model that would fit my needs. Any help is appreciated.

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Flatbed Scanners
Jul 21, 2009 10:08PM PDT

I am also looking for a flatbed scanner but my primary
need is documents. Since the scanner in my Canon Pixma MP780 failed and I have tried to do some reading on scanners, I saw where others had the same problem and one guy concluded that the Canon scanners have an "endemic" design flaw so I concentrated on Epson but am confused about what would work best for me - would like an adf and am on a tight budget since business has all but disappeared and buying a scanner is after paying rent, insurance, etc.

Any guidance on how to find the best scanner for reliability and quality will be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
MaryAnn

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Canon scanners
Jul 22, 2009 4:12AM PDT

I hadn't heard anything about Canon scanners having design flaws but I suppose that's possible. I think it's generally accepted that any brand of an 'all in one' scanner/fax/printer/copier can do all those tasks reasonably well but can't do any single task exceptionally well (as a dedicated unit could). Do you happen to have a link(s) to the information about Canon scanners having a design flaw? I don't want to buy something with a history of not performing.

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canon - design flaw
Jul 22, 2009 5:05AM PDT

Ralph,

Sorry, I did not keep the piece but the author said he found the failure in both the alla-in-ones and stand alones and since I need reliability first, took Canon off the list...

Still haven't received any recommendations of what would be my best buy.

MaryAnn

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My Canon works well
Jul 24, 2009 11:36AM PDT

When I wanted to scan all my old slides and negatives, I got a Canon Canoscan 4400F (less than $100 from Newegg). It worked very well, digitalizing thousands of images. I even managed to fit some odd size B&W negatives from the 50's in the holder. I also like using their Photo Studio to enhance and edit old pictures, which comes with Canon scanners. I know there are more expensive Canon scanners, but I can't say they work any better.