Best Scanner for Graded cards?

[jp1216]

I just jumped on the Canon 5600F bandwagon after reading this thread.
$89 from B & H Photo. Bought a new desktop and my old (12 years) scanner wasn't compatible.
5600F owners: Any special settings you use for raw or graded cards? I scanned a couple and the colors appear a touch lighter or faded. How about editing software? Do you use the provided software or something else. My old software didn't load too well on the new desktop either.
Thanks in advance.

[bbcard1]

I have found that most any scanner works well with my graded cards. The key is busting them out of the holder first.

[Edwolf1963]

I have an Epson V30 and like the results. Some of the Canon 9000V's pics loaded here are really sharp, so admittedly this one may not be quite up to that, but @ $60 I can't complain

[jp1216]

Here is a T206 scanned @ 600 DPI. The new scanner image is on the left. Looking at the actual card, I'd say it looks closer to the image on the right (my 12 year old scanner). This was an AUTO scan - no settings adjusted. Can't believe how fast it is! If anyone has any special tweaks or settings that have worked for them - please post.

[GoldenAge50s]

Try 150-200 DPI----600 is wayyy too much!

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

Try 150-200 DPI----600 is wayyy too much!

agreed, I find 150 is plenty!

[bobbyw8469]

Another vote for the Epson V30. An awesome scanner at a great price!

[jp1216]

I've played around with this new 5600F. Biggest difference is the clarity of graded cards. I can now easily read the backs of T205s! I couple clicks of Brightness and Contrast for the fronts and I'm in business. Fast and easy to use.

[jp1216]

Just had to post one scan. I'm still amazed (though I shouldn't be) of this new scanner. Of course, my other one was 12 years old. This is a sample SGC T205 scan. The new one is the bottom image. I foresee doing lots of new scans this summer.

[toledo_mudhen]

I will also vote for canoscan 9000F Mark II since I just bought one. The images produced are very nice but note that they are not a WHOLE LOT nicer than the HP Scanjet that I replaced. Note the Scanjet is pretty old but it also has CCD technology. So I will go out on a limb and say that you will not see a ton of difference between CCD Scanners.

[ValKehl]

I use an Epson V330, which was relatively inexpensive.