Quote Originally Posted by Cajun
From what I've read, the Epson Perfection 4490 (4800x9600dpi), which can be purchased for $200, does an adequate job for 'the home owner'.. Any pros or cons here, or other recommendations??
Depends on your expectations. Like anything photography-related, you can spend as much as you want. If it was only 35mm film then I'd definately recommend a film (as opposed to a flatbed) scanner, but any film scanner that can handle 120 will likely cost several hundred for an older used one, or maybe 2-3 times that new. A scanner like this will be the way to get tons of detail out of the film for the highest quality prints, and big prints at that.

I wonder if maybe the Epson wouldn't be a bad way to start, and possibly add an inexpensive 35mm film scanner later if you need it. I have my doubts that it will do a good-enough job with 35mm, but there's only one way to really find out. I've seen some new ones in the $200 range but can't remember who made them. Even an older Nikon LS2000 wouldn't be a bad thing to look for, but make sure they have a driver for whatever operating system you're using first.