Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "kipduff" 
> 
> I want to scan my 8 x 10: any suggestions on a scanner that I can live
> with (price v quality), or should I bite the bullet an send them out
> at $50 - $100 a pop?  Thanks, Kip.    
> 
> 

Kip,

Here's a comparison of an Epson 4990 and a Howtek D4000 drum scanner.
By the owner of the ScanHi-End yahoo group
http://www.photo-i.co.uk/BB/viewtopic.php?t=49

How about wet mounting for scanning 8x10" negatives on an Epson 4990
flatbed scanner 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCANMAX/messages

Another Yahoo group where wet mounting on an Epson flatbed is also
discussed:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/epson4870/messages

HTH,
André