> -----Original Message----- > From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org > [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Coleman > Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 10:41 AM > To: TCLUG Mailing List > Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Does anyone have a batch slide > scanner for borrowor sale? > > I'd be interested in renting one as well... I used the > SuperCoolScan 5000 in my days in the photolab a decade ago > and I want to archive my father's 5000-slide collection... > > I have no problem using bulk loaders - I know they jam but I > can have it scan while I'm working and spend a minute or two > an hour unjamming the auto-feeder. DIY scanning often requires 10-30 minutes extra time PER SLIDE to remove dust and scratches unless there's a batch version of ICE to both speed up and automate this. My scanner doesn't have built-in ICE so it's a very time-consuming process, and very hard for me to eliminate dust here. Still doesn't deal with curved and popped slides in mounts.. Not auto flatten or compensation. Chuck