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 | Shutterbug
Amazon.com: Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner : Office Products
A review of the flatbed/film scanner Epson Perfection V850 Pro
Film Scanning: Epson v850 Flatbed vs DSLR – Transient Eye
Epson V850 Pro Scanner Review - YouTube
Amazon.com: Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner : Office Products