I needed to scan some 2000 slide, film strip and print images, this is the tool to get it done. Simple to set up, to use and the results are great. The scan is a little slow when you use the ICE function, so make sure your images are clean from dust before you start.
I like the features on this scanner, such as the ability to e-mail scanned documents, create a single file with multiple scanned pages and the fact that it scans color as well as black and white. Easy to use right out of the box. Good value for the money.
Painless install. Works perfectly... for two weeks! Managed to scan 6 rolls * 12 exposures of 120 B&W film. Got EXCELLENT results. Then on frame 7 of roll 7, suddenly everything is large black blobs, looks like it's scanning @ eight pixels per inch!!!
Uninstalled and reinstalled and same results.
So it's going to the thrift shop and I'll be looking for a REAL scanner now!
I purchased this scanner to convert my extensive library of color slides and film negatives to a digital format. While I have not yet tried scanning negative film, the scanner has performed exceptionally well with my color slides. Even faded and scratched slides were brought back to life. Slides that had poor exposures did not scan well or woudn't scan at all, but this had nothing to do with the scanner. This is an excellent unit and I am very pleased.
I've used an Epson scanner before, this is my first. Whether I scan documents, photos or negatives, the quality and speed is good. I had the opportunity to build a display for my Uncle, a WWII vet. The family did not want to give up his letters. I scanned them and the result was so close to the actual letters that unless you felt the paper you wouldn't know the difference. It's a joy to have the opportunity to display or handle photos and documents that otherwise may have been stored away for safety. In the video club, Epson has the best reputation for quality and value. I am amazed to get such a nice product for the price. It makes photo restoration for the home user practical. I would recommend this scanner to home or professional users. I also do DVD memorials and often have to scan a hundred photos to put together a slide show in a hurry. The Epson performs well, it's easy to operate and I still have money left for the rest of my hobbies.
short and sweet...we have 4 in the film/photo restoration department and we work them like slaves. Never a problem and these babies are real work horses. And the price is right too.