epson perfection v500 flatbed scanner review

Scans would be suitable for printing at over A3 size with a minimal amount of touching up. It has dust removal and separate ICE technology, colour restoration and film grain equalization.

Tabs on the side of the film frames facilitate their alignment on the main scanner bed. Slides are loaded by placing them into the frame when on the scanner glass. The combined film and slide holder is relatively easy to use, though the plastic frame for retaining the film appears a little flimsy. It is now available for around £189, but how does it perform? Epson Perfection V550 Features

There are also interpolated resolutions up to 12800dpi. This will give a file of 153Mb at 24 bit in Tiff format from a 35mm negative.

It has a relatively high Dmax of 3.4, and is a true scanner incorporating infrared dust detection and a maximum scan resolution of 6400dpi. It is the size of a larger classic domestic flatbed scanner and of a similar weight, capable of scanning up to A4 documents as well as 35mm and 120mm film. The Epson Perfection V550 was announced on September 18, 2013.

Epson perfection v500 flatbed scanner review