OT: Microfiche scanner suggestions ?

[Michel Adam]

>From a lurker and infrequent poster:

   Searching in the last twelve months of messages, I noticed that a number of contributors to the list have made reference to
microfiche scanners. Can anyone offer me any suggestions at all about selecting a microfiche scanner? Where I work, we are looking
at replacing a Minolta 603 microfiche reader/printer, and any information/personal experience with mid-priced (i.e. less than $5000)
scanner would be appreciated. Are there any models to stay away from? If it is any help, virtually ALL the current archives is of
8.5x11 (letter) documents.

Thanks

Michel Adam
micheladam  -at-  theedge -dot- ca