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 Review: Is It Worth The Money? - YouTube
Product Review: Epson Perfection V600 vs. V850 Photo Scanners | Larry Jordan
B11B224201-N | Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner - Refurbished | Scanners | Clearance Center | Epson US
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner B11B224201 B&H Photo Video
Epson V850 Pro Scanner Review
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner Review | Shutterbug
Why Epson V850 is the ideal scanner for your old film and slide collections | Doug Bardwell
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner Reviews & Ratings | Revain
B11B224201 | Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner | Photo and Graphics | Scanners | For Work | Epson US
Why Epson V850 is the ideal scanner for your old film and slide collections | Doug Bardwell
B11B224201 | Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner | Photo and Graphics | Scanners | For Work | Epson US