At $549 list, the Epson Perfection V700 Photo is not for everyone. But if you take your photography seriously, are demanding about scan quality-and particularly if you have a large print and film collection waiting to enter the digital age, this scanner well worth your attention.

High-quality scans for photographic prints and film; Modes range from full auto to full control over settings

Minimal optical character recognition (OCR) and document-management capability

Powerful performer that offers leading scanner technologies and produces crisp & detailed images

6400ppi film scanning; comprehensive media handling, fantastic scan quality; USB & FireWire connectivity

No ADF or image indexing utilities

Designed for quality-focused photographers, Epson's Perfection V700 Photo scanner looks different from previous models and sports several new features. The first A4 scanner with a dual lens system, the V700 has a High-Resolution (4800dpi) lens for reflective media plus a Super Resolution (6400dpi)...

With the ever increasing popularity of digital photography, it wouldn't be foolish to assume that manufacturers no longer care about the loyal battalions of amateur photographers still dedicated to film.

Excellent performance for both film and photos; easy to use software

Software not so good for monochrome film; the high performance comes at a price

With the ever increasing popularity of digital photography, it wouldn't be foolish to assume that manufacturers no longer care about the loyal battalions of amateur photographers still dedicated to film.

Excellent performance for both film and photos; easy to use software

Software not so good for monochrome film; the high performance comes at a price

The Epson Perfection V700 Photo is a professional-standard scanner aimed at prosumers and keen amateur photographers.

Multiple film format scanning; build; price; bundled software

Fiddly film height adjusters; 120 film holder too short for three frames of 6x7

I use this to scan transparencies for my presentations. It does the job fast. Actually, it captures every detail of the scanned images.

I use this to scan transparencies for my presentations. It does the job fast. Actually, it captures every detail of the scanned images.

The Epson Perfection V700 Photo makes an excellent choice for a deep-pocketed photo hobbyist or a pro who needs to scan originals in a mixture of sizes.

Speedy; full-featured hardware and software; FireWire and USB 2.0 connections

No automatic document feeder option; large; a bit loud; driver has some annoying interface quirks; frequently pauses in midscan to warm up

main content "I'm sitting on 1,000 slides. What's the best way to get them into the computer?" is a frequently asked question I get from both friends and readers. Of course, the easiest solution is to send them off to someone else.

Speedy; full-featured hardware and software; FireWire and USB 2.0 connections

No automatic document feeder option; large; a bit loud; driver has some annoying interface quirks; frequently pauses in midscan to warm up