[Genealib] microfilm scanners ScanPro & Minolta

[mrleb at dotnet.com]

Our public library is in the process of raising money for new microfilm
machines. The patrons who will be the using the machines are primarily
genealogists of all ages and computer abilities. They would be viewing &
printing from census and newspapers. We have had a demo on the ST-200 and
will soon have one on the ScanPro 1000. We already have a Minolta 6000,
but we've had problems with the digital printer.

If you had to choose 6 microfilm units, which would you buy? If a
combination, which machines and the number. If you could only purchase one
type which would be the one to buy? I've read the comments about the
ST-200, so now I'm looking for more information on the other products.
What are their advantages/disadvantages.

Thanks for the help.

Mary Leb