Minolta DiMAGE Scan Dual II Film Scanner by Minolta $209.95 Available from Amazon on 11-9-2008

Features: Scans 35mm and APS film Simple USB connectivity Easy scanning operation High-resolution scans up to 2,820 dpi Comes with Easy Scan Utility software Product Description: Product Description If you're serious about image scanning, don't give the job to just any old scanner. With its high resolution, 12-bit analog-to-digital conversion, and a 2,820 dpi maximum resolution, Minolta's Dimage Scan Dual II is poised to render sharp, satisfying images from a wide range of film types. Give it positives and negatives in either 35mm or in the Advanced Photo System format--or on mounted 35 mm film slides. The scanning itself is easy: just load your film into the scanner using the included holder or adapter and make a few quick selections on the scanning software. Whether you're scanning for e-mail, a Web page, or a color print, the scanner automatically prepares the data format for you--and even optimizes image quality. Efficient continuous scanning saves trips to the scanner. The Dimage Scan Dual II is a handy, high-class companion for USB-ready Windows and Macintosh computers. Included with this Product Scanner, driver software (Windows TWAIN_32, Macintosh Adobe Photoshop Plug-in, ColorSync profile), 35mm film holder FH-U1, slide mount holder SH-U1, AC adapter (AC-U1), USB cable UC-1, Adobe Photoshop LE, CD-ROM for Dimage Scan Dual II Product Description The Dimage Scan Dual II offers first-time users as well as advanced users an economical and versatile way to scan 35mm and Advanced Photo System film with the optional APS adapter AD-10. This new scanner combines three main features: simple USB connectivity, easy scanning operation, and high-quality images. It offers high-resolution scans up to 2, 820 dpi with 12-bit A/D conversion plus Minolta's newly designed Easy Scan Utility software, continuous scanning, and automatic image correction. These features combined with Minolta's Color Matching System and precise auto-focusing make the Dimage Scan Dual II an ideal choice for anyone looking for a high-quality, affordable scanner. Included in the Box: The scanner is a decent , affordable package for low volume scanning of 35mm film (APS users add $200 for the APS adapter), but the software is a letdown for any volume scanning. The software is not fully automated to do volume scanning, requiring manual intervention when saving (e.g. selecting filename and file format). However, my biggest gripe is that the software does not show you the orientation of each frame without doing a 90sec preview first. When you want to scan 80 rolls of film, I'd rather just skip the preview and get straight to the scan. This sometimes results in upside down or flipped scans as I would have forgotten what orientation each frame was in. One of the few USB and Macintosh compatible scanners, although more appear to be on the horizon. Minolta DiMAGE Scan Dual II Film Scanner $209.95 Available from Amazon on 11-9-2008

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