Response to Part 2 of the digital darkroom question: gonna do it, now what?

There are a lot of DuoScan models - from $700 to $8500(!). I had a 6x7 done on one and wasn't particularly impressed with the results (though it was better than nothing). A compromise might to be to get a Nikon Coolscan III ($750) for 35mm and send out your medium format work. Any inexpensive flatbed would be ok for prints.

My local lab, however, only charges $.50 a scan for 35mm from their Nikon - and they have to worry about setup, depreciation, and repair. They charge $5 for 6x7 scans on their Minolta (since they aren't automated).

(see www.scanneroutlet.com)

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