I Bought A Scanner (No, Really This Time)

· Leejo · Sept. 22, 2026, 7:45 p.m.
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Summary
The author discusses their experiences and challenges with film scanning, specifically focusing on their journey to purchase and restore a high-end film scanner. The post reflects on the difficulties of maintaining legacy software and hardware, the costs of outsourcing scanning, and the comparative effectiveness of various scanning methods.
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