canoscan 5600F question

[atx840]

Hey Scott. The primary difference was the 9000 has a more modern LED light vs a cathode bulb type. The LED scanned much faster but more importantly the LED gave consistent colors where I was having issues with the 5600 as the light warmed up.

The LED element should outlast a bulb and use less power. Great for those Seattle granola types

[Runscott]

Thanks Fred, Chris. Arrives tomorrow, so looking forward to testing.

[1880nonsports]

bought a cannon 5600f based on what had been said on this site a few months ago. It takes great scans on flat items, slabs, and even some 3D items - cover open or closed. Only thing I haven't scanned is a magazine print. Thanks to all that posted.

[CaramelMan]

how did you get one for $60?

all on ebay are over $100

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by CaramelMan

how did you get one for $60?

all on ebay are over $100

Scott,

I got mine used. It came with the power cord, usb cable and the slide template. No software, but the Twain driver is available on Canon's website. Plus, I have Photoshop, so I really didn't need any of the bundled software, though the Toolbox software is available on Canon's site, too.

[Sean1125]

Epson v33 is a nice ccd scanner available for under $100

[olrac44]

Here's a pretty good deal. I bought one for a friend.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...rch=yes&sts=ta

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

bought a cannon 5600f based on what had been said on this site a few months ago. It takes great scans on flat items, slabs, and even some 3D items - cover open or closed. Only thing I haven't scanned is a magazine print. Thanks to all that posted.

I got s 5600F a couple of days ago based on what I read here. I upgraded my whole computer system over the last weekend and my old scanner wasn't compatible (no drivers made either) for Windows 8.1. , which I don't care for but that is another story. I just posted this in the boxing area but I do like the way this scanner works so far (after only a couple of scans) . It's really fast compared to my old one... and I thought it was good .

[Runscott]

I love the 9000f - as Chris said, very fast scans, plus I can scan negatives and slides. The software is somewhat complicated (to me anyway) but I think I have it figured out. Look for new, improved runscott scans soon.

Probably 3-4 times faster than the Epson it replaced, and much more reliable. Well worth the extra $70 or so.

[E93]

I've had one for nearly two years now and love it. Never a problem.
JimB

[Leon]

I have a ways to go to get to be proficient with it....It seems all s/w is just a little bit different...picked this e121 up at lunch today...good enough to practice on. I am a sucker for centering though am not sure what I will do with it. Last one like this I picked up is the M116 Smoky Joe I kept