I upgraded my Epson V600 scanner to an Epson V850 Pro! Not affordable in the slightest, but still 1/3 the price of a CoolScan. Here's some comparisons. Stop dissing on flatbeds! :
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner. Irish Supplier – Fine Art Papers
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