Although the Epson Perfection V800 Photo ($739.99) is a flatbed scanner—and can scan photographic prints— its real value is as a film scanner. It can handle both positive and negative film (including slides) in sizes ranging from 35mm to as large as 8 by 10 inches. You don't have to look any further than the price to know that it's aimed at serious photographers who insist on high-quality scans. More important, it delivers enough to make it our Editors' Choice for a top-quality film scanner, particularly for prosumers. The V800 ($2,884.10 at Amazon) is the next-generation version of the highly regarded Epson Perfection V700 Photo ($1,249.99 at Amazon) , which it is in the process of replacing. It offers many of the same features, including a claimed 6,400-pixel-per-inch (ppi) optical resolution and a 4.0 Dmax rating, which promises the ability to distinguish small changes in shading over the full range from white to black, particularly for shadow detail (details based on shading ...
The Epson Perfection V800 Photo scanner delivers top-quality scans for photographic prints, as well as for film (positive or negative) as large as 8 by 10 inches.
High-quality scans for photographic prints and film (including slides); Scan modes range from full auto to full control over settings
Doesn't come with a photo editor or any other application program