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I have used the Nikon Coolscans - a V Ed and the LS-8000ED - good scanners but when Nikon pulled out of making scanners it became clear that spares etc. would only be available for so long and then they would stop servicing/repairing them, so I sold them. The V750 Pro is good and covers my need for MF and 35mm but the holders are flimsy.
A couple of photojournalists I know use the Plustek OpticFilm 8200i SE for their personal use and it does a very good job for the money as long as you ditch the Silverfast software and use Ed Hamrick's Vuescan.
However, Plustek are bringing out a new model later this year for MF & 35mm and I am waiting to see how good it is.
I stress that these are just my opinions for my workflow, everyone will have their own workflow and you need to settle on one that suits you and your needs.
Workflow one, workflow two. There are a million other ways.
Just get the best scanner you can for the money you have and then build your workflow to suit you.