Replacement scanner for 35mm film

So, my Minolta Scan Elite 5400 has bitten the dust after 10 years of good use. What is good out there that won't hurt the bank account to replace this scanner?

I did toy with the idea of using my dslr as a way to 'scan' images, but don't know how easy something like this would be to set up, and I like the convenience and consistency of a scanner.

I've used my Epson V600 for a couple of years now. Pretty easy to use and performs admirably. Would love the V850 but don't have £650 to spare.

I would not scan another neg ever if I could. DIY! all you need is a Starbucks..

https://youtu.be/AgOTk4ApEYs

I've not seen the Digital Rev crew in a while. Feeling old

You could try the plustek 8000 series scanners.

A mate had a plustek which he wasn't too impressed with, mind you that was for the older 7000 series so maybe they've been improved since then.

these scanners are still the best of the best if you want to do 35mm only. Just buy another one on ebay!

If I could, I would get another 5400, but the ones on eBay all require repair of some description. There is a Coolscan IV that is tempting, but I doubt it would stay within budget.

just wait for one that's in good condition

you could also try rangefinderforum, there used to be quite a few sold on there

Stop scanning film people. Lightbox and DSLR ftw

some of us make a living doing it

You work in a picture library?

Currently writing procedural notes on how to scan film :)

I did think about it, but I just like the ease of a scanner. Any good tutorials online about how to set up with a dslr?

Step 1) Use a Flextight
Step 2) Turn the sharpening down
Step 3) Back the histogram off a bit
Step 4) Enjoy

For a sec I thought you were talking to me about how to set up a 'scanner' using a dslr until I checked on Google what a Flextight is. WOW!

Needs pictures.

@Thrasher pics are classified for my supersecretscanningmethods™
@swmlon you can rent one for £30ph at many different places. I would highly recommend it.

Stop scanning film people.

Yeah.

Lightbox and DSLR ftw

Wait whaaat?

Enlarge and print ftw

Oops wrong thread