epson perfection v500 photo color scanner review

To scan, you first either insert the slides or film in the appropriate holder and position it on the flatbed, or you position the Film Area Guide on the flatbed and place the film in the Guide. In addition, there's a separate Film Area Guide for film up to 8 by 10 inches. For most of my tests, I used Epson Scan.Įpson supplies four sturdy film holders, with one each for 35mm slides, 35mm strips of film, medium-format film up to 6 by 20 centimeters (primarily 2.25-inch, 6-by-20-centimeter, 120, and 220 format), and 4-by-5-inch film. It's harder to use than Epson Scan, but if you're willing to invest the time to learn how to use it, it will give you a little more control over your results, and potentially a little better scan quality. SilverFast is a third-party scan utility that's available for a large number of scanners. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai Review

But where the Epson V700's performance is excellent, the V800 is better.

It offers many of the same features, including a claimed 6,400-pixel-per-inch (ppi) optical resolution and a 4.0 Dmax rating, which promises the ability to distinguish small changes in shading over the full range from white to black, particularly for shadow detail (details based on shading in dark areas). The V800 ($2,899.00 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) is the next-generation version of the highly regarded Epson Perfection V700 Photo ($1,299.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), which it is in the process of replacing. More important, it delivers enough to make it our Editors' Choice for a top-quality film scanner, particularly for prosumers. You don't have to look any further than the price to know that it's aimed at serious photographers who insist on high-quality scans. It can handle both positive and negative film (including slides) in sizes ranging from 35mm to as large as 8 by 10 inches. Doesn't come with a photo editor or any other application program.Īlthough the Epson Perfection V800 Photo ($739.99) is a flatbed scanner-and can scan photographic prints- its real value is as a film scanner.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

Epson perfection v500 photo color scanner review