This Wolverine 35mm film scanner comes with the following features:

* Converts 35mm slides and film negatives (both color as well as black and white) into a 5 mega pixel digital (JPEG) image
* Operates as a stand-alone scanner, with no software or computer needed to operate
* Fast conversion. Only takes 5 seconds to convert your slides and negatives into a digital image
* Comes with a 1.5 inch color LCD built in screen for viewing and editing images
* Compact size- which takes up very little space to store, operate or transport
* Saves images directly on SD memory cards
* Optical Resolution 1800 dpi

Included is the F2D Wolverine 35mm film scanner, USB cable, AC power adapter, slides cartridge, negatives cartridge, cleaner and a 1 GB SD card that is capable of holding 1000 images. There is a limited time offer on the SD card. The scanner also comes with a limited 1 year warranty.

Most customers of the Wolverine F2D report that they are very satisfied with the scanner. They note that it is affordable, very easy to use and fast. Users have noted how easy it is to quickly convert large quantities of family photos because of how fast and easy the machine is to use.

The major complaints about the film scanner is the quality of the pictures. Some say that the pictures come out dark or grainy. A few have also reported that the LCD screen for viewing the pictures is too small.

The Wolverine F2D retails for between $100-$150 and overall is a great value for a 35mm film scanner. For those who want a higher quality image, a more expensive scanner will be necessary. But for those who want to get all of their old family photos preserved in digital format quickly and inexpensively, this Wolverine 35mm film scanner is a great choice.

VuPoint FS-C1-VP Features

* Scan images to a quality of 5.0 mega pixel
* Automatic exposure control and color balance
* 10 bit color channels
* Built-in back light
* Scans 35mm slides as well as color or black and white negatives
* 2.0 USB cable to connect to your personal computer
* Mounting trays for slides and negatives
* Photo editing software- Photo Impression 6
* Cleaning brush

This VuPoint 35mm film scanner is a Windows only product and requires Windows XP or Vista. It is not compatible with 64-bit versions of Vista.

At $99, the FS-C1-VP, is an economical choice when it comes to a 35mm film scanner. Just insert your negatives or slides into the tray, push a button on the scanner or click an icon on your computer screen, and the image is converted to a 5.0 mega pixel JPEG in just seconds. This is perfect for people who have tons of old negatives or slides that they want to convert, without paying for expensive photography equipment. This scanner is also well built and is very sturdy and light weight.

However, some users have had difficulty with this scanner. The most common complaint is the image quality. Some customers find that the images are too grainy and blurry and that some detail may be lost. Others say they are satisfied, particularly for the price they paid for the scanner. Images can be cleaned up using Photoshop or another photo editor software program. However, if high quality images is what you are after, you may need to invest in a higher quality machine.

Some people have reported having problems installing the drivers and software, while others have found it easy to set up and use. Others do not like the auto adjustment features and want to be able to set their own parameters.

Overall, this VuPoint 35mm film scanner is a good value at $99. If you are looking for high quality images, you may need to invest in a more expensive scanner, but if you have stacks and stacks of 35mm slides or negatives that you want to convert to digital inexpensive and easily, the VuPoint FS-C1-VP is a 35mm film scanner that you will want to consider.

Here are some of the major features of this top of the line Nikon 35mm film scanner:

• 4,000 dpi true optical scanning
• Scans are previewed in in 11 seconds, and full scans can be done in as little as 20 seconds
• Digital ICE4, a suite of advanced image correction technologies
• High performance Nikkor ED lens that minimizes image distortion and reduces color aberration
• High speed USB interface which makes for easy and fast image transfer
• PC as well as Mac compatible
• A color management system that is enhanced for higher precision and is in compliance with ICC  version 4 standards

Included are the 35mm film scanner, USB cable, power cord, slide and negative mount adapters, Nikon software on CD-ROM (Nikon Scan 4, Nikon View) and a user’s guide.  The CoolScan 5000 ED comes with a limited one year warranty.  There is also an optional slide feeder that holds up to 50 mounted slides as well as a roll film adapter that is optional, holding as many as 40 frames of uncut film rolls.

This Nikon 35mm film scanner truly is a high performance machine.  It consistently gets great reviews from users who are very pleased with the image quality that the scans produce, as well as its flexibility and ease of use.  The automatic contrast and color compensation as well as the ICE 4 suite help to produce accurate and beautiful scans.  The film scanner is easy to operate with the plug and play, user friendly USB interface and one touch scanning.

One potential drawback is that, although it is advertised to be compatible with Macs, some Mac users have had difficulty using the  Nikon Super CoolScan 5000 ED with their computer.  Also, if your computer is not well optimized, the software could cause system crashes.  There is a learning curve, but most users find the users manual to be well documented.

If you are a professional photographer, this Nikon 35mm film scanner is a must.  If you are a serious amateur or if very high quality digital images are a priority for you, then you should consider investing in the Super CoolScan 5000 ED.