Re: Coolscan LS-30 + best scanner

Ralph Corderoy (ralph@inputplus.demon.co.uk)
Thu, 13 May 1999 08:51:56 +0100

> Can I get the Nikon Coolscan III LS30 to work on Linux? The Sane web
> site says "The LS-20 has been replaced by the LS-30". I don't know
> whether to take this as a good or a bad sign as to whether it works.

No, I don't think the LS-30 is supported, nor the LS-2000. It was a
question that cropped up in the last couple of days and it has been
suggested that the site be updated to be clearer.

> What is the best film/slide scanner to get, and which is the best for
> Linux?

I'm looking forward to getting a Minolta Dimage Scan Dual;
magazine reviews of it are pretty good. Anyone with one of these?
david.r.rose@disney.com, a list member, was in contact with Minolta
about releasing details to allow SANE to drive it but I haven't heard
any news for a while.

My current plan is to go ahead and buy one anyway with the hope of
running it under WINE (I don't have Windows). That might also be a way
to find out how to drive it.

Ralph.

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