Digital BW, The Print

Hi Ben: I rarely post on this group, but do follow it daily. My advice is to use a relatively inexpensive scanner e.g., an Epson flatbed with the free software it comes with. Then, when you decide what truly needs to be scanned, find someone who has an Imacon or a drum scanner and beg, plead or do whatever it takes to get a scan from one of those systems _ ASSUMING that you have high dynamic range images. I've used Nikon, Polaroid,  Minolta, Artiscan, etc. and there is NO comparison in capturing the full dynamic range, IMHO! And I've used Silverfast throughout. You can find an older Imacon that also requires an older computer, for a reasonable price. There is simply no comparison as I learned after thousands of dollars spent.

Be really selective about what you want to scan and don't settle for the cheapo's.

Jerry