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Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Scanner by Epson
Digital product summary informationManufacturer: Epson Audio: English (Original Language) Platform: Windows Model: B11B175012 Product features: - 4,800 x 9,600 dpi resolution, 4.0 Dmax, 48-bit color, 16-bit grayscale
- Adapters for slides, film strips, medium format, and 4-by-5 film
- Epson Easy Photo Fix and Digital Ice technology
- Adobe Photoshop Elements, LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE 6
- USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces, PC and Mac compatible
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Digital camera reviews of Epson Perfection 4990 Photo ScannerDigital camera Review: "High End" Scanners Are Over Hyped Summary: 2 Stars
I bought the 4990 to reproduce photos and slides. To steal a line fron another review, the results are suitable for refrigerator art, but just barely. Photos made from slides are particularly terrible. I would say results from any enlargement are unsatisfactory for any purpose.
I don't blame Epsen. Their products are generally as good as their competitors, often better. I think the problem - at least for me - is that I believed the hype that high end scanners produce professional or near-professional results. This claim leads to unrealistic expectations for people who know what professional work looks like. The results are barely good enough to send copies of pictures to close family members. You certainly could not use one of these scanners in a professional endeavor, or even for serious hobby work.
It makes great copies of text, but so do scanners that cost $100. My advise is to buy a scanner for $100 to $200 for text scanning and hire a lab to do your photo and slide work.
Summary of Epson Perfection 4990 Photo ScannerBox includes Epson Perfection 4990 scanner, quickstart guide, power cord, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, scanner software, USB 2.0 Hi-speed cable and 4 Film holders. The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo is an ideal tool for the professional photographers and enthusiast. This high-performance scanning solution can handle all standard film and photo formats, restore torn or damaged originals and deliver stunning quality scans. Printing, enlarging or archiving is simple, and with its 4.0DMax optical density and the large 8 x 10" film adapter, users have the flexibility to to scan multiple film formats and in large volumes. The increidble 4800 x 9600dpi resolution retains the quality and color of your originals. Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0, FireWire Humidity - 10% to 80% without condensation (Operating) Dimensions(WxDxH) - 11.9 x 18.75 x 5.28 (304 x 476 x 134 mm) Weight - (6.7kg)
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