http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Photo,Photo-pr...s,Film-scanners

... seems a pretty good comparison site, arranged here by popularity.

I considered just buying a cheapie, or even a multifunction printer would do, in order to select which negatives I would have professionally scanned (it's hel_l trying with the naked eye!). Then I thought well, it's only my old holiday snaps -- for the memories really ... so why not scan the lot with a low-to-medium-price dedicated film scanner which will give good enough output for 6" x 4" colour prints? Any tips on a suitable brand and price level? Thanks a lot.

http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Photo,Photo-pr...s,Film-scanners

... seems a pretty good comparison site, arranged here by popularity.

I considered just buying a cheapie, or even a multifunction printer would do, in order to select which negatives I would have professionally scanned (it's hel_l trying with the naked eye!). Then I thought well, it's only my old holiday snaps -- for the memories really ... so why not scan the lot with a low-to-medium-price dedicated film scanner which will give good enough output for 6" x 4" colour prints? Any tips on a suitable brand and price level? Thanks a lot.

May to take a walk to IT-City. They having some of the epson Scanners which suitable to scann Film Slides. But you need to look for a scanner which has the "Back-Light" function for to scan Slides.

I bought a few years ago an Epson Scanner A4 with slides scann function, forget the model number, for THB 3,000 at IT-City and my customers works until today with them.

http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Photo,Photo-pr...s,Film-scanners

... seems a pretty good comparison site, arranged here by popularity.

I considered just buying a cheapie, or even a multifunction printer would do, in order to select which negatives I would have professionally scanned (it's hel_l trying with the naked eye!). Then I thought well, it's only my old holiday snaps -- for the memories really ... so why not scan the lot with a low-to-medium-price dedicated film scanner which will give good enough output for 6" x 4" colour prints? Any tips on a suitable brand and price level? Thanks a lot.

The Nikon film scanners are great, to the point that if you buy one you may become dissatified with even high-end DSLR's.

http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Photo,Photo-pr...s,Film-scanners

... seems a pretty good comparison site, arranged here by popularity.

I considered just buying a cheapie, or even a multifunction printer would do, in order to select which negatives I would have professionally scanned (it's hel_l trying with the naked eye!). Then I thought well, it's only my old holiday snaps -- for the memories really ... so why not scan the lot with a low-to-medium-price dedicated film scanner which will give good enough output for 6" x 4" colour prints? Any tips on a suitable brand and price level? Thanks a lot.

The Nikon film scanners are great, to the point that if you buy one you may become dissatified with even high-end DSLR's.

You're right they are great! But they are "high end" end with high price as well and OP is looking for a lowcost solution! And there I think the epson is the best alternative!