That sounds comfortable, but is however little compared to other flatbed scanners with a transparency unit, for example the higher quality Perfection V700 Photo from the same company. Nevertheless 4 framed 35mm-slides or a 35mm-filmstrip with up to 6 pictures in the can be scanned in batch mode. And who purchases the device with the optional single sheet feeder can automatically produce series of scans in batches.įor slides and negatives a single sheet feeding brings certainly no advantage. Whoever has the device in the office can thus produce a quick scan by pushing a button, and according to Epson buttons at the front offer even comfort functions like automatic creation of a PDF, automatic scanning with direct sending by mail, as well as a copy button with direct printout at the printer. According to Epson this positively affects the energy consumption and starting time, probably however not the scan quality. The Epson ReadyScan LED technology is characterised by the usage of white LEDs. It is well worth the money.The Epson V500 Photo was replaced by its successor V550 Photo in November 2013. Before committing myself I did a lot of 'research' on the internet re various makes and models of scanners, before deciding on the Epson V500. I have used the 'professional' mode on the machine, and that is very easy to use. Scanning can be done automatically by pressing the 'auto' button. As regards scanning photographs the scanner glass can be filled with 4 6x4' photos. The V500 can scan 1-4 slides at once, or 1-2 strips of 35mm neg. It is very easy to use and produces very good results from scanned photographs, slides, and negative film. Connecting and installing is foolproof, as the steps and procedures come up on screen. I bought this model and due to my age (60+) I left it standing in the box. Considered various makes and decided on the Epson V500. Apart from 35mm film I also needed a scanner for medium format (120 roll fim)negs/slides. BRILLIANT.”Īlready had a 3in 1 printer/scanner and copier, but I required a scanner so that I could scan slides and negatives from 30 yrs back.

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