Epson Perfection V700 Photo Color Scanner by Epson
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Digital camera reviews of Epson Perfection V700 Photo Color Scanner
Digital camera Review: High Quality Scan, for less then a Drum Scanner
Summary: 5 Stars
I just purchased the Epson Perfection V700 Photo Color Scanner a few weeks ago, to scan 4 x 5 negatives. I needed them to be at a higher resolution because I have the images printed on glass at 4 ft x 5 ft. This scanner is efficient enough to complete such a task. It is very helpful that you can scan not only 35mm and 120 film but medium format as well. I would recommend this scanner to anyone that scans film as a professional photographer, for print. This is not an item that would be worth the investment in though, if you are just scanning old high school photos for your 10 year reunion.Digital camera Review: Highly Satisfied with the Epson Perfection V700 Photo Color Scanner
Summary: 5 Stars
I am highly satisfied with this product. Scanning photos for me is a means to an end. The goal is to share web-based images and pleasing prints, occasionally as large as 8.5" X 11."
Prior to purchase, I researched extensively what I would need to digitize a large quantity of mostly personal photos - both those existing and any future pix I may take with my film equipment. Since the majority of the photos are 35mm slides and negatives, my initial inclination was a Nikon Coolscan film scanner. This was further reinforced by having been a Nikon user since the Nikon F days. Two factors, however, steered me in the flatbed scanner direction.
Studying reviews, both from sources such as Amazon's Customer Reviews and from other web sources convinced me that the Epson V700 would meet my needs from a scan-quality standpoint. And, a closer look at my photo collection revealed that there were numerous prints without corresponding 35mm negatives and a surprising number of medium format negatives, too. I felt it would be nice to digitize these, as well as the 35mm transparent material, but no film scanner could accommodate them all.
I purchased the V700 scanner through Amazon with expedited shipping. That went smoothly, as did the Epson set up.
The V700's graphical user interface is straightforward. Now, I have used for the last 5 years or so an Epson scanner in my business (embroidery design). While that scanner is much more basic in functionality, my previous experience gives the V700's user interface a comfortable, familiar feel.
I only installed the Epson Scanning Driver Software and the User Guide. I use Adobe Elements 5.0 for any enhancement and cleanup that may be necessary. I scan in Professional Mode, and most always turn off all Epson features. This has to be verified each time, by the way, since they have an annoying habit of mysteriously turning themselves back on. I could probably correct this, but haven't taken the time to delve into it since it's so easy to fix on the spot. I've developed recipes for handling the varied media I scan.
I put together a kit for film cleanup/preparation. It includes PEC-12 solution, PEC Wipes, a soft brush, cotton gloves, a can of compressed air left over from my old darkroom days, a bulb blower (aka ear syringe), a soft brush and cotton swabs. This kit, in combination with an antistatic plastic dustcover sized for flatbed scanners, has taken care of things so far. (Where real damage has to be dealt with, the restorative functionality of Elements 5.0 must be utilized.)
In addition to handling satisfactorily my scanning requirements, I like the way the V700 sits on my desk. When not in use, if a stray document or two is placed on it temporarily, no harm is done. It has its own on/off button conveniently located in front, which permits powering up my computer with or without powering up the scanner. The V700 simply fits into what I do and want to do. I am pleased with it.
Digital camera Review: I blew it
Summary: 3 Stars
I got this scanner to replace my perfection 1640SU which was working perfectly and suited my needs. I end up scanning at 1200 DPI anyway. The main problem is that the multi-strip frames (35mm or 120)absolutely do not work so I always scan using the film area guide and no individual templates like I had on my 1640 are provided to assist this. It does scan faster and it did permit me to fully scan all of my 6x17 negatives and slides which I could not scan on the 1640...so at least I got something for my money. Oh yes, it does come with Lasersoft and has a reasonably good version of its own, but if you are using CS3 for everything, what's the point?
Once you get the negatives positioned correctly and reasonably flat (a bit tricky with 120 film), the film scans are beautiful, exceeding what I can get with my digital SLR.
Digital camera Review: I love this scanner
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this because I was desperate to scan very old large format negatives from my mom's childhood.
This is an expensive scanner, but the only one that I could find to handle large format film--so I took a chance.
I've had a film scanner before (not an Epson), but it was cumbersome and tricky to operate, plus it could only scan one frame at a time. Since I have
over 6000 negatives & slides to scan, having the trays hold 12 slides or four film strips has been fantastic.
The operation is fairly quiet and very quick, even at high DPI's. Thankfully, the lid doesn't drop down on it's own when you are lining up the film, which is nice.
It comes with great editing software (I have the professional version of Photo Shop, but am now using the included programs instead.)
The trays have not proven to be a problem--it is true you need to be careful, but the film is equally delicate, so I don't see a problem.
I have two other scanners that handle photo's, but now I use this one for all my scanning needs.
Because it is long, it will take up a large amount of desk space, so make sure you have the room for it.
I'm happy that I didn't need to send out my old negatives, as you never know how careful a lab will be with irreplaceable film.
That made the cost bearable, but the product's quality has also eased my concern over the expense.
Digital camera Review: If This Scanner Were a Man, I'd Marry It
Summary: 5 Stars
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My first scanner was an itty bitty Canon LiDE 30 and from there I moved up to an HP all in one that didn't scan any better or faster, then I got an Epson V500 photo and slide scanner and was in scanner heaven. I scanned my slides without effort and was a very happy scanner.
Now along comes the Epson V700. Boy I thought the V500 was big. This baby makes that baby look like a baby. This is one humongous scanner. But does size make a scanner good. I don't know, but this is one super scanner. With the V500 I could scan four slides at once, but now I can do an even dozen. Imagine, scanning a dozen slides at the same time.
I am so giddy every time I slide something onto the tray to scan, this is really a professional piece of equipment. Gotta have room for it though, because as I said, it's big, but it works a treat. The scans are beautiful. The V500 is the queen of scanners, of that I have no doubt, but the V700 is truly the king of scanners. It is simply a beautiful machine. If it were a man I'd divorce my husband and marry it, that's how much I love this machine.