
Maybe those numbers I just pulled out of my ass, but it's around those times. It scans at around 50 seconds per slide. Thing is, the processing time for Silverfast is around 28 seconds per slide.

Silverfast 8 Vs Vuescan Software SilverFast SE
The loader accepts I think 50 at a time and is prone to jamming, so I'd have to load less then 50 and babysit the thing anyway. This video explains the benefits of scanner software SilverFast SE (Plus) compared to the Epson Scan software in use with the devices Perfection V800 Photo a.For batch scanning, even with the bulk loader, it's a PITA. Yea, the muti-exposure feature now in Silverfast really interested me if it could increase the dynamic range of my. Easier to use, nicer results, and it costs a whole lot less. I see a place for both being honest, though if I had nothing.I would pick vuescan anyday over silverfast. I got a decent scanner years ago, when they were actually still made even, and kept it because I still use film and so if there is a shot I want to post I have no choice.Silverfast is very comprehensive, but I just prefer vuescan.
It takes me about an hour or so per roll to scan, when you figure in cropping and adjustments.Unless you really have the time, I would have them done. You can batch process, although I find you still need to tweak for roll-to-roll variation, particularly with older E6 slides that are prone to color shift. Feed one, start scan, sip of beer, eject, start scan #2, sip beer, work on scan #1 in PS, sip beer, flip LP, eject, start scan #3, work on scan #2, sip beer, repeat until you pass out drunk.If you do nothing but raw scans it takes about 30 to 45 seconds per slide at full resolution.
If you average 2 minutes a slide that's 165 hours of work and a ton of beer. So at $1500 you're looking at 5,000 slides to break even.
