A3 OS X compatible flatbed scanner

I need an A3 flatbed scanner but have read that Mustek scanners are terrible, I only mention them because they are cheap and plentiful. Does anybody have any experience regarding A3 scanners and OS X?
I am not looking to spend much money.
Thanks.

Scanners have their own special forum here on Apple Discussions. You should get a better response if you post in there: http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1224

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> We are developing an video measurement system using a HP flatbed scanner
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> We want to ensure that we have control over scan modes, contrast settings
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