Have you considered buying something like this?
<http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Epson%20V700/page_1.htm>
I just bought a refurbished one directly from Epson for $350 shipping included.
When it arrived I discovered that a small plastic film height adjuster was
missing from the 35mm slide holder. I called Epson and they were unable to
supply just the film height adjuster and sent me a complete slide holder
instead. They also gave me the names of several third party Epson parts
sellers they use as distributors. At the first company I tried (can't remember
the name right now) I found a complete exploded parts diagram for the Epson
V700. I found the film height adjusters for 25 cents each so ordered 10
(they're small and easy to lose). That put my other slide holder back into
commission so I also ordered another negative holder for the grand sum of 10 or
12 dollars.
I didn't have a chance to even try scanning any film before I left on my trip
but everything has gone fairly well so far.
Chuck Norcutt
> -------Original Message-------
> From: Walters, Martin <mwalters@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] Coolscan V ED discontinued
> Sent: Sep 16 '08 17:30
>
>
> I've been mulling over buying one of these scanners. Not seriously, yet,
> but thinking about it. Anyway, this model is listed on Nikon Japan
> site as discontinued. It's still listed as a current model on Nikon
> Canada's site; however, a phone call indicated that it is, indeed,
> discontinued. This may be old news to some on the list. If that isn't
> bad enough, Nikon Canada adamantly refuses to honour warranties or
> service in anyway machines not purchased through NC agents. Which sort
> of rules out the USA as an alternative supply (Cameta and others have
> them regularly on Eb*y).
>
> Martin
>
> ==============================================
> List usage info: http://www.zuikoholic.com
> List nannies: olympusadmin@xxxxxxxxxx
> ==============================================
>
==============================================
List usage info: http://www.zuikoholic.com
List nannies: olympusadmin@xxxxxxxxxx
==============================================
|