Today I received my new scanner, a Minolta Scan Multi II. Not the absolute latest model, but I got it relatively cheaply through a clearance sale. Finally I can scan medium format film properly, with all the comfort you'd expect from a high-end film scanner. And it's a true multi-format scanner—it can even scan 16mm film, for example. Now I just need to find out whether the film masks for the Multi Pro also fit in the Multi II, then I'll be able to scan my Minox films without major issues :-)
I'm curious to see how it performs in practice. Initial tests are already quite usable, though the scanner is in my opinion somewhat slower than my Scan Elite (though in that one medium format film only fits if I fold it beforehand). It doesn't have ICE like the Elite, but it does have GEM and ROC. Well, with 35mm film I can choose which one I want to use.
Another thing that stands out is the different technology for the film holders—much more stable and better designed for fixing. It's also nice that the 35mm film holder can position the entire strip, so you can scan 5 or 6 frames directly in one go from the strip. Saves a lot of manual handling, even if it then takes quite a while.
The serviceability of the device also seems to be better—for example, the lamp can be replaced without much fuss. With the Elite you have to take the device apart for that.
I'm looking forward to the first real-world uses of the device. I think I'll have to take the Rollei out more often in the coming time ...