Epson - Perfection Flatbed Photo Scanner with Digital ICE Technology
Average Customer Rating:
4.4
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Customer Reviews for Epson - Perfection Flatbed Photo Scanner with Digital ICE Technology
Customer Rating
5
Looking at Rocks
on February 23, 2012
Posted by: Ob-E
from St. Lawrence Co., NY
In studying a core section of local rock, we produced sections for microscopic mineral identification. The use of a high resolution scanner to look at these sections in both transmitted light as well as reflective light has been very effective, both in terms of results and cost. The V500 has performed perfectly and easily. Its compact sized makes taking it from my office to the lab possible. The resolution options allow blowing up rock grains to huge proportions and in many ways removes the need for a camera equipped reflective microscope. One of these days I'll have to try it for its intended purpose.
I bought this scanner specifically to scan negatives. I have many older 120/620 negs. I sent some away to be printed at a very high cost. I paid less for this printer then it cost me to have prints made. I have been very impressed with the results. So have people I've sent scans to. The older black and white negs. come out great and there are enough adjustments to make the negs that are not the best better. Now I can finish digitizing all my old negatives and my newer ones too. Digital is definitely an easier way to share.
Being a total novice when it comes to photo scanning, this product was perfect for me. The setup was easy (even with my kids interrupting me the whole time of setup). I immediately started scanning photos and feel the quality is very good. I would recommend this product.
I just got it 2 days ago. I have scanned 2 rolls of film. So far it has done a good job. I skips over under exposed images so I have to figure out how to fix that but so far has done a good job. glad I got it.
I have used this scanner for a week now, scanning 35mm slides. I can not believe how clear and crisp the slides turn out. I am talking about slides that are 40-50+ years old!! Don't really care for the photo software that was included, but that is small compared to the features on this scanner. I would have given it 5 stars except for the fact that it is somewhat slow. But if you have time and want good results, you can't go wrong with this product.
I never write reviews but this scanner has exceeded my expectations. This along with my 3880 makes for a nice combination. Monitor calibration is the key. Using it for archival prints. Excellent output for the price. Some prints actually look better than the originals. Clients are impressed. Good job Epson.