January 21 2001 : Typically £150, £119.90 from www.jessops.com Jessops Primefilm 1800U A compact unit dedicated to scanning slides and negatives. Ideal for anyone with boxes full of negatives they wish to digitise Here is a scanner with a difference: instead of scanning prints on a flat bed, it is designed to handle slides and negatives. While most film scanners are aimed at professionals, this is designed for the home user. Advanced Mode produces excellent results, although you may need to tweak the settings beforehand. Since it takes up little space and is remarkably light, it can be transported easily. The supplied quartet of software packages are useful, although CyberView irritatingly starts up every time you turn on your computer. Review adapted from MacUser magazine Specifications 1,800 dpi, 268 x 166 x 66mm, 36-bit colour depth, 35mm maximum scan area Copyright 2001 Times Newspapers Ltd. This service is provided on Times Newspapers' standard terms and conditions. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material from The Sunday Times, visit the Syndication website.     Back >>