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Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner
- Price: $165.99
- Instant Savings: -$16.00 Offer ends MAY 31 '13
- You Pay: $149.99
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # EPPV500
- Mfr# B11B189011
Product Highlights
- 6400 x 9600 Resolution
- 48-Bit Color
- Compatible with Slide & Negative Film
- Easy Photo Fix Restoration Software
- Digital ICE Dust and Scratch Removal
- Adobe Photoshop Elements Included
The Epson Perfection V500 Photo Flatbed Scanner offers extraordinary quality and versatility with an impressive 6400 dpi resolution and an earth-friendly energy-efficient LED light source for greater productivity and lower power consumption with no warmup time. The scanner is also equipped with Digital ICE technology to Remove dust and scratches from slides, negatives and film, or restore faded color photos with one touch. Then, you'll be able to take your photos further with the included Adobe Photoshop Elements software. It's all at your fingertips with this powerful scanner.
- High Resolution Scans
- The Perfection V500 provides an amazing 6400 x 9600 dpi resolution with 48-Bit RGB color for extraordinary image quality with a 3.4 Dmax. With all of its image quality potential, you'll be able to print 17" x 22" enlargements from source image as small as a 35mm film frame
- Built-in TPU
- Scan slides, negatives and medium-format film with the built-in Transparency Unit.
- Digital ICE
- Automatically remove dust on film negatives or slides while minimizing the risk that artifacts will be introduced with DIGITAL ICE technology.
- Epson Easy Photo Fix
- Optimize your scans when your originals are less than perfect. Epson Easy Photo Fix instantly restores color to old faded photos so that they appear to have been taken yesterday. Also, Enhanced Backlight Correction fixes incorrectly or under-exposed images.
- ReadyScan LED technology
- Achieve greater productivity with no warmup time thanks to the energy-efficient, earth-friendly ReadyScan LED light source.
- Four Easy-to-use Buttons
- Four buttons let you perform the most common functions with just one touch. Automatically scan photos, negatives and documents using the Start button, and the software chooses the most appropriate settings. Copy documents and print with an easy copy utility. Scan a photo and attach it to a new e-mail message. Or, scan and create a single or multi-page PDF.
- Includes Adobe Photoshop Elements
- Take your photos further with Adobe Photoshop Elements software. It is the ultimate in image editing software for the home user, providing many of the features found in professional image software - without the complicated interface.
- Optional ADF to Scan Multiple Documents Fast
- When it's time to archive important documents, you can scan multiple documents fast with the optional automatic document feeder.
- Convenient USB 2.0 Interface
- Providing fast data transfer and easy setup, the scanner is equipped with a USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Interface.
| Scan Quality | |
|---|---|
| Scan Sensor | Epson Matrix CCD 12-line Color Sensor |
| Optical Resolution | 6400 dpi |
| Hardware Resolution | 6400 x 9600 dpi |
| Interpolated Resolution | 12,800 x 12,800 dpi |
| Color Depth |
Color: 48-bit RGB Grayscale: 16-bit RGB |
| Dynamic Range | 3.4 Dmax |
| Scan Area | |
|---|---|
| Reflective Scan Area | 8.5" x 11.7" |
| Transparency Scan Area | Sufficient for up to 12 negatives or 4 mounted slides/ Medium-format film (6 x 12 cm) |
| Film Formats | 35mm (slides & negatives), Medium Format (up to 6x12cm) |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Preview Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scan Speed |
Full color: 16.98 msec/line Monochrome: 16.98 msec/line |
| Batch Scanning | Yes |
| Automation | Digital ICE |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows: Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32/64-bit), XP (32/64-bit), XP Pro x64, 2000 Professional Mac: OS X 10.2.8 or later |
| Windows System Requirements | Pentium II 450 MHz processor or higher, USB 1.1 or later, 128 MB RAM (512 recommended), 350 MB disk space, (1 GB free disk space for Digital ICE), CD-ROM drive (4x or faster), available USB port |
| Apple System Requirements | PowerPC G3 400 MHz or Intel-based CPU, USB 1.1 or later, 128 MB RAM (512 recommended), 735 MB dis space, (1 GB free disk space for Digital ICE), CD-ROM drive (4x or faster), available USB port |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Light Source | ReadyScan LED technology |
| Front Panel Controls | 4 buttons (Scan, E-mail, Copy and PDF) |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 120 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 18.8 x 10.7 x 4.5" (475 x 272 x 113mm) |
| Weight | 8.9 lbs (4kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 922 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good resolution (419)
- Accurate color (392)
- Excellent software (267)
- Good bit depth (254)
- Easy to setup (232)
Cons
- Slow (66)
- Poor software (31)
- Difficult setup (12)
- Difficult to keep clean (11)
- Inaccurate color (7)
Best Uses
- Photos and graphics (378)
- Large format film (85)
- Publishing (49)
- Medium format film (15)
- Slides (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (269), Casual user (176), Great graphics (71)
- Primary use:
- Personal (416), Business (100)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (117), Mac (51)
Most Liked Positive Review
One TWAIN at a time, please
Just purchased an Epson Perfection V500 scanner, primarily to convert the many boxes and books full of 35mm slides and negatives into digital files.
The "Great Thing" is the w...Read complete review
Just purchased an Epson Perfection V500 scanner, primarily to convert the many boxes and books full of 35mm slides and negatives into digital files.
The "Great Thing" is the wonderful job it does in cleaning and color-correcting. It's not quick, but the results are excellent.
The "Not So Great Thing" would have to be the software installation and documentation. It took me 2 days of installing, uninstalling, and registry cleaning before I found the answer on an obscure user website. If you have previously installed any type of scanner or all-in-one printer/copier/scanner, remove the TWAIN driver for the old unit! (I will refrain from the obvious pun here.) It creates a conflict, and the installation program stalls, over and over and over. Once you get that going, it's a piece of cake.
Oh, and removing the slides from the glass after you are done scanning is easy if you just use a sheet of paper - simply slide it under the plastic slide holder with the slides still in it, then lift the holder away, and pick up the paper with the slides on it. No fingerprints on the glass!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
pretty awesome as a digital darkroom
well, ok it scans well...but it doesn't always recognize there are negatives and gives you errors. you have to trick it into knowing there is positive film. which is why i bought...Read complete review
well, ok it scans well...but it doesn't always recognize there are negatives and gives you errors. you have to trick it into knowing there is positive film. which is why i bought it, to scan positive film. and when it breaks up the thumbnails it is VERY touchy and isn't consistent with the sizing of the negatives scan. the trimming is off or something.... also, can scan the same negative twice, once with better resolution and it looks worse/less contrast & detail, than the lower res image. hmmmmmm? but, if you really want to put your film work online, and don't want to spend a lot of money.....this works. but i'm not crazy about it. oh, and the software is terrible...i should have listened to everyone else that said it was..
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Works on Network
Cons
- Poor instructions
Best Uses
- Film scanning
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I use the Epson Perfection V500 mainly for scanning old 35mm and 2 1/4 square negatives. It fulfills my expectations for these function.
However, I'm reasonably certain that I'm not using this scanner to its full potential for lack of a detailed user manual.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I'm very pleased with my Epson V500 Scanner. The Epson V500 is very easy to use and captures all the detail.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- So Simple To Operate It I
- Widely Compatible
- Works on Network
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
So easy to use,anyone can operate it. Results beyond belief. I needed a scanner for old 35mm negs and slides.Made several photos from B&W and color 35mm negs that were scanned from the v500. Resulting photos printed
8X10 size were great. Here is the kicker. these negs were 35 years old. Scanned photos had just as good results as the negs did. Well worth the money I paid for this unit. Slides were reproduced with the same great quality as the photos and 35 mm negs. One of the best investments I have made.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Just what I needed to replace my old flatbed scanner.Nice options: Photo Shop Elements 9, Abby Reader 6.0.Does a good scan of documents and photos. In some instances, the scan is better than the original. I am WELL SATISFIED!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
- Works on Network
Cons
- Difficult Setup
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I've been working with computer equipment and software for over 15 years. Anytime I get confusing directions, blinking lights, and error messages in the first 10 minutes of set up, I immediately get the sense that the equipment won't last long. The user manual is electronic, and my first search turned up "no results." The clarity of the scans are the best I've seen, especially for the price. The machine is quiet and sleek. I just won't give five stars to a machine that's not user friendly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I've had it for a while now and couldn't be happier. Originally bought it to scan photos, which it does a great job of doing, but I also use it a lot for scanning to PDF files. My copier has a scanner, but I prefer Epson Perfection V500 so much more. Easy to set up, easy to use, fits my needs. For the price, a very good scanner.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Difficult Setup
- Inaccurate Scans
- Poor Software
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I've had it for a week now, but it is harder to use than it should be for larger slides. It cuts off where I don't want it to, and I wish you could just grab the edge of the selected scan area and resize it, but it never goes the way I want. The negative tray is hard to load when your negatives are curled. A groove on both sides would have been nice to slide the negative into, not just on the end.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I purchased my V500 scanner as a device specifically for transferring 35mm slides to jpgs. With very little learning time, I've transferred hundreds of slides - a family album - with great ease and terrific results. This is a quick, high resolution and cost-effective product. I could not be happier! A great resource for creating power-point "photo' albums!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I chatted with the pros at B&H via online chat because I wanted a scanner for multiple uses. I needed a scanner to scan old documents so I could unload my many file cabinets, and also needed one to scan 35MM negatives & slides.
The quality is great. The size is the normal size you can expect from a scanner that does such things. The slide/negative is a bit clumsy for me, but they are usually like that. Other than that, very easy set up. Starting using the device right away!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I mostly use this scanner to digitize my art work. The images are great and it is so easy to use.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
The scanner and it's operation seemed to be good. However, the software appears to be wanting. After about a year of use, when I attempt to open "Epson Scan" I get an error message "Epson Scan has stopped working." This seems to nullify the repair, correction, and editing functionality of the scanner.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
The Epson V500 photo scanner does a great job scanning photos reasonably quickly. My main complaint is that some dark streaks have developed on the underside of the scanning surface, and these show up sometimes in the scans. I don't know what this is, or if it is possible to get rid of it.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
This scanner is essential for those photographers using film. You can scan your negatives with this machine using the provided templates. There is a template for 35 mm film, and one for slides. I suggest that Epson provide a scanning template for 120 format film too. Since I shoot and develop my own film, the V500 is an essential tool for my work. Many of my fellow professional and art film photographers use the same machine.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Installed the V500 with minimal difficulties. Had a problem with the CD that came with the scanner because it did not have the up to date software /drivers/app for my iMac with Lion OS 10.7.5. Had to go to Apple and get driver; still did not work. With the friendly help of BH Photo tech support, we got the rest of the missing software from the Epson Site. This took more time that it should have to get the Scanner operational. The scanner works very well, and converts my 35 mm slides with excellent color rendition and resolution. I'm pleased now that I passed the initial challenges of setup.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
After using Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner for a year I am very satisfied with the scanner. It has adjustments for all types of photos, black and white and color. It copies documents very well in color or black and white. I also was able to scan some old positive slides that were more than 50 years old and faded. They came out viewable considering their age and condition. I have 2 Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanners; one in my NY home and one in my Florida condo. I like the scanner very much and I recommend it to my friends.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
The Epson V500 scanner does a very good job of coping 40 and 50 year old 35MM slides. While some might consider it slow, the time needed to correct the sharpening and make initial color ajustments to slides made with a Kodak Pony Comera is to be expected. The Epson software sometimes has some difficulty recognizing 35MM slides with 1.5 x 1.5 format, but other scannners also have this problem. I have only a few of these slides and the end results with the Epson more then make up for the adjustments needed for these slides.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
The V500 was recommended by my office supply vendor as an answer to slide and film strip concerns. It replaced a competitive product which I returned. The V500 worked with ease and simply did what it was supposed to do. Although it processed only 4 slides at a time, that was more than fast enough so I could keep them organized while I was processing them. Both flim and slide conversion images were sharp and what I was looking for. Buy it, you will not be disappointed.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Great product. I love it. Works every time. I would recommend it to others.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
My Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner exceeded my expectations for quality and performance. Just like all Epson products I own and have owned in the past.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Bought this scanner to scan old 35mm slides to digital format. Really good quality on the scan - preview feature lets you adjust brightness and other values before the final scan. One downside is that it takes a long time to do the scan (four slides using the ICE feature took 6 minutes to finish the scan).
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 922 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good resolution (419)
- Accurate color (392)
- Excellent software (267)
- Good bit depth (254)
- Easy to setup (232)
Cons
- Slow (66)
- Poor software (31)
- Difficult setup (12)
- Difficult to keep clean (11)
- Inaccurate color (7)
Best Uses
- Photos and graphics (378)
- Large format film (85)
- Publishing (49)
- Medium format film (15)
- Slides (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (269), Casual user (176), Great graphics (71)
- Primary use:
- Personal (416), Business (100)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (117), Mac (51)
Most Liked Positive Review
One TWAIN at a time, please
Just purchased an Epson Perfection V500 scanner, primarily to convert the many boxes and books full of 35mm slides and negatives into digital files.
The "Great Thing" is the w...Read complete review
Just purchased an Epson Perfection V500 scanner, primarily to convert the many boxes and books full of 35mm slides and negatives into digital files.
The "Great Thing" is the wonderful job it does in cleaning and color-correcting. It's not quick, but the results are excellent.
The "Not So Great Thing" would have to be the software installation and documentation. It took me 2 days of installing, uninstalling, and registry cleaning before I found the answer on an obscure user website. If you have previously installed any type of scanner or all-in-one printer/copier/scanner, remove the TWAIN driver for the old unit! (I will refrain from the obvious pun here.) It creates a conflict, and the installation program stalls, over and over and over. Once you get that going, it's a piece of cake.
Oh, and removing the slides from the glass after you are done scanning is easy if you just use a sheet of paper - simply slide it under the plastic slide holder with the slides still in it, then lift the holder away, and pick up the paper with the slides on it. No fingerprints on the glass!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
pretty awesome as a digital darkroom
well, ok it scans well...but it doesn't always recognize there are negatives and gives you errors. you have to trick it into knowing there is positive film. which is why i bought...Read complete review
well, ok it scans well...but it doesn't always recognize there are negatives and gives you errors. you have to trick it into knowing there is positive film. which is why i bought it, to scan positive film. and when it breaks up the thumbnails it is VERY touchy and isn't consistent with the sizing of the negatives scan. the trimming is off or something.... also, can scan the same negative twice, once with better resolution and it looks worse/less contrast & detail, than the lower res image. hmmmmmm? but, if you really want to put your film work online, and don't want to spend a lot of money.....this works. but i'm not crazy about it. oh, and the software is terrible...i should have listened to everyone else that said it was..
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 922 customers
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Works on Network
Cons
- Poor instructions
Best Uses
- Film scanning
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I use the Epson Perfection V500 mainly for scanning old 35mm and 2 1/4 square negatives. It fulfills my expectations for these function.
However, I'm reasonably certain that I'm not using this scanner to its full potential for lack of a detailed user manual.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I'm very pleased with my Epson V500 Scanner. The Epson V500 is very easy to use and captures all the detail.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- So Simple To Operate It I
- Widely Compatible
- Works on Network
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
So easy to use,anyone can operate it. Results beyond belief. I needed a scanner for old 35mm negs and slides.Made several photos from B&W and color 35mm negs that were scanned from the v500. Resulting photos printed
8X10 size were great. Here is the kicker. these negs were 35 years old. Scanned photos had just as good results as the negs did. Well worth the money I paid for this unit. Slides were reproduced with the same great quality as the photos and 35 mm negs. One of the best investments I have made.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Just what I needed to replace my old flatbed scanner.Nice options: Photo Shop Elements 9, Abby Reader 6.0.Does a good scan of documents and photos. In some instances, the scan is better than the original. I am WELL SATISFIED!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
- Works on Network
Cons
- Difficult Setup
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I've been working with computer equipment and software for over 15 years. Anytime I get confusing directions, blinking lights, and error messages in the first 10 minutes of set up, I immediately get the sense that the equipment won't last long. The user manual is electronic, and my first search turned up "no results." The clarity of the scans are the best I've seen, especially for the price. The machine is quiet and sleek. I just won't give five stars to a machine that's not user friendly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I've had it for a while now and couldn't be happier. Originally bought it to scan photos, which it does a great job of doing, but I also use it a lot for scanning to PDF files. My copier has a scanner, but I prefer Epson Perfection V500 so much more. Easy to set up, easy to use, fits my needs. For the price, a very good scanner.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Difficult Setup
- Inaccurate Scans
- Poor Software
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I've had it for a week now, but it is harder to use than it should be for larger slides. It cuts off where I don't want it to, and I wish you could just grab the edge of the selected scan area and resize it, but it never goes the way I want. The negative tray is hard to load when your negatives are curled. A groove on both sides would have been nice to slide the negative into, not just on the end.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I purchased my V500 scanner as a device specifically for transferring 35mm slides to jpgs. With very little learning time, I've transferred hundreds of slides - a family album - with great ease and terrific results. This is a quick, high resolution and cost-effective product. I could not be happier! A great resource for creating power-point "photo' albums!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I chatted with the pros at B&H via online chat because I wanted a scanner for multiple uses. I needed a scanner to scan old documents so I could unload my many file cabinets, and also needed one to scan 35MM negatives & slides.
The quality is great. The size is the normal size you can expect from a scanner that does such things. The slide/negative is a bit clumsy for me, but they are usually like that. Other than that, very easy set up. Starting using the device right away!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I mostly use this scanner to digitize my art work. The images are great and it is so easy to use.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
The scanner and it's operation seemed to be good. However, the software appears to be wanting. After about a year of use, when I attempt to open "Epson Scan" I get an error message "Epson Scan has stopped working." This seems to nullify the repair, correction, and editing functionality of the scanner.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
The Epson V500 photo scanner does a great job scanning photos reasonably quickly. My main complaint is that some dark streaks have developed on the underside of the scanning surface, and these show up sometimes in the scans. I don't know what this is, or if it is possible to get rid of it.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
This scanner is essential for those photographers using film. You can scan your negatives with this machine using the provided templates. There is a template for 35 mm film, and one for slides. I suggest that Epson provide a scanning template for 120 format film too. Since I shoot and develop my own film, the V500 is an essential tool for my work. Many of my fellow professional and art film photographers use the same machine.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Installed the V500 with minimal difficulties. Had a problem with the CD that came with the scanner because it did not have the up to date software /drivers/app for my iMac with Lion OS 10.7.5. Had to go to Apple and get driver; still did not work. With the friendly help of BH Photo tech support, we got the rest of the missing software from the Epson Site. This took more time that it should have to get the Scanner operational. The scanner works very well, and converts my 35 mm slides with excellent color rendition and resolution. I'm pleased now that I passed the initial challenges of setup.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
After using Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner for a year I am very satisfied with the scanner. It has adjustments for all types of photos, black and white and color. It copies documents very well in color or black and white. I also was able to scan some old positive slides that were more than 50 years old and faded. They came out viewable considering their age and condition. I have 2 Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanners; one in my NY home and one in my Florida condo. I like the scanner very much and I recommend it to my friends.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
The Epson V500 scanner does a very good job of coping 40 and 50 year old 35MM slides. While some might consider it slow, the time needed to correct the sharpening and make initial color ajustments to slides made with a Kodak Pony Comera is to be expected. The Epson software sometimes has some difficulty recognizing 35MM slides with 1.5 x 1.5 format, but other scannners also have this problem. I have only a few of these slides and the end results with the Epson more then make up for the adjustments needed for these slides.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
The V500 was recommended by my office supply vendor as an answer to slide and film strip concerns. It replaced a competitive product which I returned. The V500 worked with ease and simply did what it was supposed to do. Although it processed only 4 slides at a time, that was more than fast enough so I could keep them organized while I was processing them. Both flim and slide conversion images were sharp and what I was looking for. Buy it, you will not be disappointed.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Great product. I love it. Works every time. I would recommend it to others.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
My Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner exceeded my expectations for quality and performance. Just like all Epson products I own and have owned in the past.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Bought this scanner to scan old 35mm slides to digital format. Really good quality on the scan - preview feature lets you adjust brightness and other values before the final scan. One downside is that it takes a long time to do the scan (four slides using the ICE feature took 6 minutes to finish the scan).
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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