Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner
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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 |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Macintosh OS X (10.2.8 or later) Note: If you upgraded from Windows Vista, the scanner will work in Windows 7. If you upgraded from an older version of Windows, you may need to update the driver. Drivers can be downloaded from the Epson website. |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Light Source | ReadyScan LED technology |
| Front Panel Controls | 4 buttons (Scan, E-mail, Copy and PDF) |
| Power Requirements | 100-120VAC, 50-60Hz |
| 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 398 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (342)
- Good resolution (323)
- Accurate color (294)
- Excellent software (197)
- Good bit depth (192)
Cons
- Slow (45)
- Poor software (27)
- Difficult to keep clean (9)
- Difficult setup (5)
- Inaccurate color (5)
Best Uses
- Photos and graphics (299)
- Large format film (71)
- Publishing (41)
- Slides (11)
- Medium format film (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (205), Casual user (129), Great graphics (59)
- Primary use:
- Personal (318), Business (76)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (38), Mac (10)
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!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Works Ok
First thing that wasn't right was that an old version of photoshop was included, instead of the newest, as listed on the website. B&H is fixing the problem, but not after l...Read complete review
First thing that wasn't right was that an old version of photoshop was included, instead of the newest, as listed on the website. B&H is fixing the problem, but not after lots of time spent on the phone calling B&H, Espon, Adobe, then back to B&H. I now have to send the whole package back for a new one.
For negative scanning (which is most of what I do), it didn't do a good job of exposure or color correcting. Fortunately, I just need it to do the job, and I can use lightroom to fix the rest. Without lightroom it would have been nightmare. But overall, after editing, the pictures have turned out nice. Would have been nice to have some sort of adobe/lightroom touch incorporated into the scanning software. It just didn't seem like the software for the scanner knew how to bring out the best in a photo. :)
It actually scans relatively "fast," considering the size files I need.
The plates that hold the negatives & slides aren't as flimsy as everyone says, but they are a pain to load & unload. Would have been easier if you had something that you could "slide" the negatives into, rather than setting them in, then trying to clip the cover of the plates back together, all while trying to keep the negatives from popping out.
To make it faster, it would have been nice to have two of each of the plates so you can have the next one ready to scan when the other is done.
The software itself is easy if you're in the home mode, but the professional mode, it's difficult to navigate, with very little explaination for anything. I would have prefered using the pro. mode, but such a pain to work in, it went faster to use the home.
Once I get the replacement, I will probably keep the scanner, but I might have chose differently if I know what I know now. I will have to see how it does for some of the other work I need done.
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Widely Compatible
- Works on Network
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I bought the Epson Perfection V500 scanner to scan 35mm photos into my Mac. The photos look great and it comes with a photoshop disc that is useful for managing photos. Buying it online saved me 40 percent. B and H rocks.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Great scanner, very easy to use features, has a very user friendly auto setting but if you are a little more advanced you can set everything manually. I have had it about 2 weeks and have been using it on a daily basis.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Tray Cord Unplugs Itself
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
While there are more professional scanners out there, the V500 produces a fantastic image at a reasonable price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Great scans for documents and photos. Software is easy to install and use. Could be a little faster, but that's only 'cause I'm always in a hurry. Love the scanner.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I am strictly a hobbiest, easy set up and software install, I have only done slides so far great results . Its a little big for my operating space
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Installation was easy and product works better than expected. I was concerned that scanning would be lengthy, but not the case at all.
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Easy to set up, scans from pictures, slides and negatives come out great, dust removal though is not that impressive and has to be done with the photo shop. My question is though..mine came with the Adobe 6 version, while many reviewers mention that they received version 9??? I would like to exchange that-but there is only an email address for technical support. All in all I'm quite happy with the scanner.
Also, an extra plastic unit for the negatives would be helpful..it's a lot of "fiddling" to get them into that little contraption.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Works on Network
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I am impressed with the scanners capabilities in scanning both large and small negatives in both color and b&w. The software is fairly simple to navigate although i keep getting a memory status that there is not enough for the Epson plug in. I am still trying to resolve the issue.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Epson customer service
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
- Broke after 10 scans
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
The scanner broke after about 10 scans. A bit disapointing. However I called Epson and they sent me a brand new scanner overnight.
It's easy to set up and use. Scan time is pretty fast depending on what dpi you want to scan at.
Overall, not a bad product for the price. Great for the novice who wants to convert family photos, slides and film to digital format for preservation.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Reasonable fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I bought this scanner principally to archive old B&W prints and negatives and color slides, and for that purpose, the V500 is a terrific scanner. Renders color well and has sufficient resolution. I'm particularly pleased with the quality of the film scans.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
- Dust removal finicky
Best Uses
- Scanning Slides
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
It does an incredible job of scanning slides etc., the instructions aren't great and it takes a bit of fiddling around to figure how to scan slides etc.
It scans quickly and does a great job of copying the image, the dust removal doesn't work as well as I would like and I do have to process in Photoshop. The color correction works extremely well, all in all the scanner is fantastic.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Film scanning
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I purchased this scanner primarily for 35mm, and 120 film scanning purposes, and I was surprised at how well it performed in comparison to other scanners that I've used in the past. I love how quickly it scans images at high resolution, and the "digital ICE" feature helps remove most of the scratches and dust that negatives can collect. The scanned images have brilliant color and tones, and I am very much satisfied with the quality of the high resolution scans. The software is relatively user-friendly and easy to install; the scanner also came with a current version of Photoshop Elements. Overall I would say that this is an excellent product that delivers professional results.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Easy to use .It brings old negatives and slides back to life.The fix it options are great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I have sanned my parents slides from my child hood. The V500 has worked wonderfully for me. It takes the slide to my PC with wonderfull color and clarity. Buy this scanner you will not be happy with it.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I use it to scan in photos and my old negatives. Pleasantly suprised by the nice quality of negative scans. Easy to set up and operate. Sweet bonus: came with Photo Shop Elements 9!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Read many good things about this product and they all came to be true. Scanner progran is very easy to use.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I like both the hardware and software. Note that I'm only doing this as a home user, not a professional user. The software makes scanning really easy once you get the hang of it. The hardware is pretty good too for the price.
Just one note: The digital ICE on this scanner cannot be used for scanning printed photos. It's only for negatives/transparent medium.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I used to go to Costco to have my 35mm negatives scanned, but now I can do it at home saving me so much money. Right now I get my negatives developed at [...] for $1 but I plan to start developing them on my own too.The epson program is pretty good turning out great scans after some Lightroom/Photoshop. I do wish it was a tad sharper.I am learning so much and hope to turn out great pictures as I continue to use it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Poor Software
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
Had been looking for a scanner for a while, mostly for scanning old photos and my daughter's artwork. Found an excellent price here at B&H. The scans this machine outputs are really pretty good. The Epson software is the weak spot; clunky, unintuitive, ugly interface. But for the price, hard to complain too loudly. Photoshop Elements 9 is included, that's helpful.Important hint- you can import your scans into PSE 9, but you have to drag the TWAIN plug-in from one import folder into another one- look up the specifics on the Adobe site. That's a nugget of information Epson should advise the consumer about- sheesh.As for B&H, [...] good prices. [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
- Works on Network
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V500 Flatbed Photo Scanner:
I bought this scanner as a replacement for an Epson 1660 scanner. I needed a scanner that would work with Windows 7, also, I wanted to scan medium format slides into my computer for my blog.[...] I was very happy with the set up and use of this product. Epson is always ahead of the curve, in my estimation, and I am very happy with my new scanner.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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What's in the Box
- AC Power Adapter and Cord
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- 35mm and Medium Format Film Holders
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