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Epson - Perfection Flatbed Photo Scanner with Digital ICE Technology
Average Customer Rating:
4.4
Rating breakdown 794 reviews
5 Stars
544
4 Stars
149
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
17
1 Star
43
90%of customers recommend this product.
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717 out of
794)
Customer Reviews for Epson - Perfection Flatbed Photo Scanner with Digital ICE Technology
Customer Rating
3
The Good and the Bad of 35mm Slide scanning
on July 8, 2014
Posted by: Anonymous
from South Carolina
I have only used the scanner for scanning 35mm slides. Slides were 30 to 50 years old, Ektachrome and Kodachrome. Most of the Ektachrome were very faded.
Pros: Scans to good resolution. Automatic color correct was good for about 90% of the slides. Some severely faded slides needed help with additional correction software. Backlight correction was also good.
Cons: There are two types of dust removal, only one can be used at a time. The slides were dusted with a special brush. The Digital ICE Technology was used to scan the first hundred slides and appeared to remove all the dust. After reviewing the results on the computer monitor at a normal magnification there was no dust, but an obvious black outline around faces, eyes, light clothing, etc. I switched to the dust removal built-in to the provided software. This did not do an acceptable job of dust removable, but did not leave an outline. It did leave green dust marks on the scan, which could not be identified under magnification of the slide. I was able to retouch the scans to remove most of the marks, but it was very time consuming.
Pros: Scans to good resolution. Automatic color correct was good for about 90% of the slides. Some severely faded slides needed help with additional correction software. Backlight correction was also good.
Cons: There are two types of dust removal, only one can be used at a time. The slides were dusted with a special brush. The Digital ICE Technology was used to scan the first hundred slides and appeared to remove all the dust. After reviewing the results on the computer monitor at a normal magnification there was no dust, but an obvious black outline around faces, eyes, light clothing, etc. I switched to the dust removal built-in to the provided software. This did not do an acceptable job of dust removable, but did not leave an outline. It did leave green dust marks on the scan, which could not be identified under magnification of the slide. I was able to retouch the scans to remove most of the marks, but it was very time consuming.
In closing: I'm happy with the results, which are far from perfect, but I can now preserve and share the memories.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
An excellent choice
on February 14, 2013
Posted by: MTShooter
from Montana
I have used this scanner to digitize well over 3000 medium format transparencies and the results have been consistently superb!
The included masks are a bit on the flimsy side so I recommend care in using them, but mine have held up well to date. I have also scanned over 1200 35mm slides and negatives with just as impressive results.
The scanner could be faster, especially when using high resolution, but that would obviously increase the cost and/or reduce the quality of the scans. I highly recommend this scanner, and have done so regularly and many people that I have recommended it to have bought it and also love it.
The included masks are a bit on the flimsy side so I recommend care in using them, but mine have held up well to date. I have also scanned over 1200 35mm slides and negatives with just as impressive results.
The scanner could be faster, especially when using high resolution, but that would obviously increase the cost and/or reduce the quality of the scans. I highly recommend this scanner, and have done so regularly and many people that I have recommended it to have bought it and also love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
on July 28, 2011
Posted by: artybabes
from Texas, where else
In my opinion there is no better scanner for the small administrative jobs that are needed for small offices, such as a church. The scan quality is terrific!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
1
Does not work
on August 29, 2011
Posted by: kathi
from NH
I just hooked up my new Epson V500 and when I turn it on it makes a grinding noise. Any suggestions? it's going back, VERY DISAPPOINTED!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
1
v500
on July 29, 2011
Posted by: mitsubob
from ny,ny
Am I the only person that bought this scanner to scan 2 1/4 negitives. why does it only scan part of a negitive am I missing something it's just not working well for me at all. any Ideas
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
1
ADF Problem
on September 1, 2011
Posted by: PeterEpson
from Phoenix, MD
Using to scan 4x6 pictures and the ADF jams at least half the time.
I may need to return it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
1
bummer
on January 14, 2012
Posted by: ink-stained wetch
from Desert Edge, CA
Swell-looking scanner. Too bad it doesn't work. I just hooked it up to my computer and it would make a real good door stop. I have Windows 7, 64-bit. I wonder if that is the problem?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
V500 Office Scanner
on October 16, 2011
Posted by: Tom
from Alna, Maine
The V500 arrived on time as promised, and in good condition. The setup was fast and functioned as required. I fully recommend this scanner.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com