USB Slide Scanner

When you are shopping for a slide scanner you may see some that are labeled USB Slide Scanner. That simply means that the scanner uses a USB cable to connect with your computer. They are basically 'plug and play' devices that are easy to use with very little set up.

Most USB slide scanners will scan a negative strip and mounted or unmounted slides with ease and automation. You simply place the negative or slide in the adapter and begin the process. Scanning your own slides will give you control over the process and allows you to edit and organize as you go.

We will look at a few options for portable USB slide scanners. First we will look at the Imagelab FS5CO5 5 Megapixel Slide and Negative Scanner. This stand alone slide scanner is a step above the rest for several reasons:

• Completely stand alone. This scanner does not require a computer or special software to work. Simply scan your slides/negatives wherever you are and save them to a SD memory card.
• Live view window. A viewing window allows you to see the slides/negatives as they are being scanned. This also allows you to make sure everything is positions correctly as you scan - no surprises here!
• 5mp quality. Images can be printed as large as 20x30 directly from the scanner.
• Solid construction. This is not a flimsy product, very well built and solid.
• Quick scanning. Ease of loading slides and quick response make it possible to scan many slides in a short period of time.

This is a great slide scanner with a great price! Only $99 plus free shipping at Amazon.com.

Next we will look at ION Slides 2 PC ~ Photo, Negative and Slide Scanner/Converter. This slide scanner connects directly to your personal computer. Easy to set up on both Windows XP and Vista. Comes with PhotoImpressions software that allows you to adjust brightness/contrast, remove small defects and crop photos. This scanner has got great customer reviews and sells for $84.99 at Amazon.com.

Finally we will look at a flatbed scanner that is easy to use for negatives and slides. The Canon 2925B002 CS5600F Color Image Scanner is an all purpose flatbed scanner that does a wonderful job on negatives/slides. It has zero warm up time and uses at white light LED for low power consumption. The built-in backlight and included film guide let you simultaneously scan up to six negative frames or up to four 35mm slides. If you are looking for an all purpose scanner that will also work with slides this one is your pick! At just $128.97 with free shipping at Amazon.com this scanner is a bargain!

With so many great scanners on the market, finding the right USB Slide Scanner will be a breeze!

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