35mm Negative Film Scanner

[Archive7]

I have quite a few 35mm negative films that I want to digitize.
I found this gadget which looks quite cheap in price and I am sure I can find other better models if I search.
But I am wondering if I can use my HP scanner to do the job instead of buying something new?
Has anyone tried that and what software do I need?
Thanks.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AVN3XC/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[Channel Hopper]

The reviews are - in the main - negative.

I have something similar (but older ) in the office, I'll take a look later to see if it is compatible with modern PCs.

 

[PaulR]

Not too modern. In the decription "ITNS-500 is not compatible with MAC computers, and it is not compatible with an Windows OS beyond Windows 7"

 

[sep990]

Hi

Not sure what HP scanner you have, if it is back lighting then it can be used.

On one of the photo forums I am a member of the Epson v500 is suggested.

Thanks

 

[Archive7]

On one of the photo forums I am a member of the Epson v500 is suggested.

Thanks. V500 is discontinued. The new replacement is V550 which looks good.
A friend who works as a photographer said he might have a photo scanner somewhere that he is not using, but I haven't heard from him as he is very busy.

 

[sep990]

Yes the V550 is the new version, if no joy from your friend worth looking out for a used v500 on fleabay.

You can scan and resell as they seem to hold their value.

 

[Channel Hopper]

I have something similar (but older ) in the office, I'll take a look later to see if it is compatible with modern PCs.

The one languishing here is the HP ScanJet 5530 Photosmart Negatives Scanner

A review

Trusted Reviews

Manual

How To Scan Slides And Negatives - Hp 5530 User Manual [Page 15]

I dont think it can run beyond XP/Vista

 

[Archive7]

The one languishing here is the HP ScanJet 5530 Photosmart Negatives Scanner

Thanks for checking the model number.