35mm scan images for Aperture

This is off topic but I know lots of Aperture users are also 35mm users.
I want to scan and import into my library, all my 35mm slide library.
Looking at the Nikon 5000 ED or the Powerslide 3650 to do batch images.
The Nikon scores well in research but with the cost of a batch feeder is very expensive.
Cant seem to get any feedback on the Powerslide scan results, but seems to have a good batch
feeder. Much more realistic price tho
Any users out there care to pass on any feedback? Is the Nikon streets ahead etc? ..or what

a little more info for you.
1. if you're scanning negative film, you'll get better batch scanning success with the slide adapter. we tried the film roll adapter but the software was not able to accurately determine the edges of the frames. with the slide adapter (and mounting all of the negatives as if they were slides), that edge determination problem went away and we can now begin a scan of 50 frames with confidence.
2. I use SilverFast. it's excellent software with options that will really help you to get the most out of your film. we typically scan using multi-scan 4x or better for greater dynamic range. SilverFast is also compatible with Leopard (although I haven't tested it fully yet), which brings me to the next point.
3. Nikon is giving up on the Mac market as far as scanners go. Much of their software has not been and will not be updated for Leopard or Intel. scanning professionals are advising people to look at other alternatives. many of the bed scanners with transparency functionality are now very good, offering excellent focus and excellent dynamic range, and templates/software that allow you to scan multiple strips at the same time.
4. SilverFast offers JPEG2000 compression, and Leopard/Aperture is now compatible with JPEG2000 which is an option if you want the best possible compression while retaining image quality.
I probably have a few more tips but they've escaped me for the moment ;–)
cheers,
Gregory

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