OK...I need a MF scanner. I am looking at the Nikon 8000 and the Nikon
9000. The 8000 I can get for $1400 for a new demo unit from a store
with full warranty, or $1450 for a Nikon factory refurb with a 90 day
warranty, or the new 9000 at $2000. So which one? I am leaning toward
the demo unit. In a camera store, how many times is a medium format
scanner used? And this is a low traffic camera store. It looks brand
new, comes with everything, box, manuals, warranty card, cables,
holders, etc... The new refurb is just that a Nikon factory refurb.
And the 9000 is new. I would prefer not to spend the $2k on the 9000,
but in a year you won't remember that extra $500, especially if the
scans are that good. Then I wanna know how good the 35mm scanning is as
well. Can I sell my Minolta 5400 and not miss anything? I know there
is a little less resolution, but what else?

JR