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.

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

It's been a while since a scanner aimed specifically at professional creatives was released, so it's a surprise that both Epson and HP are launching new models. Epson is first out of the gates with the Perfection V700 Photo.

Produces excellent quality; high-resolutiuon scans

Not as good as dedicated scanner for film

Over the last 2 years Epson has produced some exceptional scanners, the 4870 was a cracker, followed a year later by the 4990, which improved the package even further. In short they're great scanners for both flat reflective originals such as photo prints or documents but they also excelled at film...

Excellent scan quality; excellent range of scan tools; software bundle; easy to use

Slow software install; big'n'blocky design; flimsy film holders

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

The Epson v700 is hands down the best and most affordable scanner for professional film scans available. In my experience, the performance increase a Nikon coolscan 9000 or a Hasselblad flextight will give you over this scanner is negligible; and the Epson is usually much faster.

Love this scanner. This was my second one I bought and does not disappoint. (Unfortunately my first one had an accident). Although this time when I ordered it I did send it back and received another one due to too many dust particles under the glass.

I found the scanner easy to use and I am certainly no expert. I needed it to scan high def scans of old family photos and slides for use in reprinting. It has software that enables to you correct flaws in the photos or slides and they translate very well into good quality prints.

I bought this scanner to digitize antique glass plates and slides from a historical society collection. It does an excellent job on 8 X 10 glass plates using the Film Area Guide and on magic lantern glass slides (3-1/4 X 3-7/8).

Easy Setup