Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner
The Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner brilliantly scans photos, 35mm slides & film, documents, and even 3D objects, and get brilliant results every time with 4800 x 9600 dpi. The scanner's built-in transparency unit and 3.2 Dmax offers convenient scanning of both slides and film strips with remarkable detail, and the convenient, high-rise lid, makes it easy to accomplish virtually any scanning project. The simple operation and one-touch scan buttons make it simple to scan images to e-mail, copy photos and documents for archiving purposes, scan film for frame-ready enlargements, or scan books and magazine layouts.
Epson Easy Photo Fix one-touch color restoration renews faded originals, while Digital Dust Correction quickly and intelligently removes dust from film scans and Backlight Correction software corrects under exposed images with better color accuracy. With precision scanning technology, included photo editing software and more, the Epson V300 Photo has everything you need to achieve exceptional clarity and detail, whatever the project at hand.
- Precision Color and Detail
- With 4800 x 9600 dpi scanning and 48-Bit RGB Color the scanner can produce brilliant enlargements and reproductions - capturing all of the detail of the original
- ReadyScan LED Light Source
- The exclusive ReadyScan LED technology provides for more efficient operation with no warmup time and therefore fast scanning speeds. Plus the LED technology is environmentally friendly with lowered power consumption and no mercury
- Slim Design with Innovative High-rise Lid
- The sleek, slim design has a flat scanning area of 8.5 x 11.7 inches, and can be used in either the portrait or landscape orientation. The high-rise lid opens to a full 180 degrees for scanning large and bulky items. You can even scan three-dimensional items up to approximately one inch thick with the lid closed
- Built-in Transparency Unit
- Scan 35mm slides and negatives with ease using the built-in transparency unit. The scanner also includes film holders for four 35mm mounted slides, or six negative frames
- 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
- Restore Faded, Under Exposed and Dusty Images - Automatically
- The Perfection V300 scanner includes Epson Easy Photo Fix to instantly restore faded color photos, Advanced Epson Digital Dust Correction technology for more effective dust removal, and Enhanced Backlight Correction for better color reproduction of under exposed images
- Comprehensive Software Included
- The Perfection V300 Photo includes extra software that gives you the most from scanned images and documents. Whether you're a novice or an old hand at digital editing, it's easy to use ArcSoft Media Impression to enhance and get creative with images, using them in calendars and other fun projects. ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus turns your scanned documents into editable text files, eliminating the need to re-type the document. And, the Epson Creativity Suite makes it simple to scan, save, manage, and edit images
| Scan Quality | |
|---|---|
| Scan Sensor | Epson Color MatrixCCD 12-line sensor |
| Optical Resolution | 4800dpi |
| Hardware Resolution | 4800 x 9600dpi with Micro Step Drive technology |
| Interpolated Resolution | 12,800 x 12,800dpi |
| Color Depth | 48-bit RGB (internal & external) |
| Dynamic Range | 3.2 Dmax |
| Scan Area | |
|---|---|
| Reflective Scan Area | 8.5 x 11.7" |
| Transparency Scan Area | 2 x 10" |
| Film Formats | 35mm slides and negatives |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Preview Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scan Speed | 12.0 msec/line (4800 dpi High-speed Mode) |
| Batch Scanning | Yes |
| Automation | Color Restoration, Dust Removal and Backlight Correction features |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
|
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Light Source | ReadyScan LED |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Scan, Scan to E-mail, Copy, Scan to PDF |
| Power Requirements | 100-120VAC; 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 11 x 16.9 x 2.2" (429 x 279 x 56mm) |
| Weight | 5.7 lb (2.6kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 139 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (129)
- Good resolution (119)
- Accurate color (102)
- Excellent software (65)
- Good bit depth (64)
Cons
- Slow (20)
- Poor software (7)
- Difficult setup (5)
Best Uses
- Photos and graphics (99)
- Publishing (20)
- Large format film (10)
- Slides (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (66), Frequent user (55), Great graphics (14)
- Primary use:
- Personal (116), Business (22)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (11), Mac (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Not Bad for a Broke Pro!
Perfect for the Pro freelancer who may be seeing fewer clients in these difficult economic times. The specs on this scanner for the price are excellent. My old scanner broke but I had a ...Read complete review
Perfect for the Pro freelancer who may be seeing fewer clients in these difficult economic times. The specs on this scanner for the price are excellent. My old scanner broke but I had a job of scanning 90 slides for an artist and well just didn't have the money for new equipment.
At 600 dpi for a final image size of 6x8 this scanner will do 4 slides in 9 minutes. Not great but for the price not bad! The software is also fine for most but if your pro you probably already have your own anyway. I have had the scanner for a month now and all and all I'm very satisfied.
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Most Liked Negative Review
piece of junk
I bought this unit because of my faith in Epson products. I was shocked when after only a dozen scans, it broke down. The repair facility tested the unit and said a circuit or...Read complete review
I bought this unit because of my faith in Epson products. I was shocked when after only a dozen scans, it broke down. The repair facility tested the unit and said a circuit or some other part burned out. I am extremely careful with my equipment and did not abuse this scanner in anyway. There was no power surge or spike. Nothing was out of the ordinary. It simply burned out in 2 months . I used it only once in a while. I previously owned a Canon with the same price and it lasted for years and years. The only reason I had to get a new scanner is because the drivers were not available to go with my new Mac.
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Lightweight
- Versatile
- Widely Compatible
Cons
- None so far
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
- Tax documents in PDF
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
Lightweight and easy to use, does most anything that much higher priced scanners do.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Documents
- Photos and Graphics
- Slides
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I had to scan old slides and some photos. The photo part wasn't difficult at all. The slides were. The software has a learning curve - big time! There is a learning curve to this slide scanning, however. I had some slides that were long length-wise, but others were square, so the square ones were being cut off. I don't know how I resolved anything, but I just kept messing with it and it worked... I did eventually google the issue and found that by unchecking "thumbnail" it seemed to help the problem. Otherwise, the scans and photos both came out very nice.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
My family wanted to scan some old 35mm color slides to turn into photobooks. I have used the Epson V300 slide attachment to scan about 200 slides. Each batch of 4 slides took about 4 minutes at a low resolution. The quality was good and the jpeg format is useful for many book publishing websites. The only concern I had was figuring out which scan mode was the easiest for my needs. Overall, I am happy with the product and would recommend it for digitizing 35mm slides on a Mac. Just make sure you get the dust off since it will scan that too!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- 35mm slides
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
Great product! Great Price! This scanner is everything and more that I wanted it to be. I have a ton of old 35 mm half-frame slides and it handles them so well. Now I can view long-forgotten photos. The scanner was easy to set up and easy to use. Highly Recommended!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
Scanning photos is easy and quick. So far the photo restoration doesn't seem to do a great job but that could be operator error.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I bought this unit specifically to scan a few decades' accumulation of slides. The dedicated slide scanner I'd used in the past doesn't work with my newer iMac, so I did the research, read the reviews, and decided to give this one a try. The results have been very satisfactory; I've scanned 350 slides in the past few days and am very satisfied.
I haven't tried, so can't comment on, the different modes, dust removal feature, etc. I am not a pro, so can't comment on the relative merits of other scanners's bit depth, resolution, etc., but as a serious amateur, this is a fine machine for the money.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I found this to be a good entry level scanner for my purposes. I am mostly using it to scan film and have not tested the flat scanning ability yet. The scanning software that is bundled with the scanner is decent compared to more professional offering such as vuescan or silverfast.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
My wife bought me the Perfection V300 so I could scan some of the hundreds of old color slides we have and go through literally thousands of B&W negatives. I've had the unit for about two weeks and it's been terrific. Images come out looking sharp and bright.
Installing the software was a snap. Download the users guide and keep it on your desktop -- will answer all of your questions. The learning curve on scanning the slides was very easy. It takes about 3 1/2 minutes to scan four slides at a time. Not fast, not slow. About what I expected. The color correction feature works well. I had several real old slides that had turned a reddish-orange, and when I hit the button to resore the color, they came out looking almost new.
I've been just as pleased with the V300's ability to transform B&W negatives into positive images. The process is a bit different, but very easy.
For the price, I have nothing for praise for this piece of equipment.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Poor Software
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
If you are looking to archive slides, photo negatives and related print matter, this scanner does a great job. The price is right for your wallet in these days of slow job growth, so you will not take a beaten. B&H is always good for point of sale pricing and competitive.
The only negative is loading the scanner software.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Difficult Setup
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I bought this scanner to review slides and create image files suitable for small prints. Even though it was a little difficult to learn how to use (the instructions are of little use for advanced settings), I was able to create higher quality images than expected after a little experimenting. Definitely worth the price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Great feature
- User friendly
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Film photos
- Photos and Graphics
- Polariods
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I purchased the V300 scanner simply to scan all my Polaroids and old film photos in order to own a digital copy for preservation. The V300 is simple to use with a touch of a button and it allows you to scan multiple images at a time. The scanner will automatically detect the different images and save them separately. Another neat feature is the ability to preview the scan for rotation before you actually scan it and save it. All in all, the scanner is great for its value. I would only wish that it scans a bit faster than my expectation. It takes about 30 seconds to scan each image.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
It very quickly scanns your photo. I am a Mac user and have no problems with the scanner. In one evening, I scanned over a 100 pictures. I selected the color enhancing button and it really gave great color to 30 year old photoes that have turned red in color. It removed the red and gave the photo color where it needed to be. I scanned pictrues from the 1930's and they turned out great too!
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I bought this scanner to scan images for a photo book and it has saved me. It is fast, easy to use, easy to install, and the results were excellent. I was amazed at the results from the slide scanner also.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
- Works on Network
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I have had scanners before but never nothing like
this scanner. My wife and I have been married for
51 years this June 25, many of our pictures of the wedding and trip we took were on 35mm film. We took them out one day to look at them and found out many had faded so we could not tell what they were. When we received the scanner and started to use it, many of those pictures came to life. Overall rating, I give it a 10.
Thank you.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I use this flatbed scanner to scan b/w 8x10's from the darkroom. It does a great job for me. It's low-profile, relatively quiet and fast! It also scans negatives and slides -- it automatically detects the frames on a strip of negs and divides them into separate images. Also it automatically converts them to positives (color, too) with fairly good results! Great deal with the recent EPSON rebate this macine was about $75!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I have this scanner working in a Windows XP pro VM doing OCR work and it's great. It also works with the Avasys Linux drivers in my regular machine. I would recommend this scanner to any Linux user. I will also look at Epson printers when the HP finally goes.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Linux
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Film conversion
- Negative conversion
- Photos and Graphics
- Slide conversion
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I bought this specifically to scan some priceless family slides, and it performed beyond my wildest imagination! The digital pictures are superb!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
I don't use a scanner often and I just switched from an 8 year old WinXP computer to a MacBook Pro with both Win7 and OS-X, so I'm still figuring everything out. I do wish there was a hard copy users manual, but I know that would add to the cost.
It is somewhat odd to me that the scanner picture shows it longer than it is wide, but the plugs are then at the front of the right side, rather than on the back. If you place the scanner so that it's wider than it is long, the printed pictures and label are sideways. Just a bit odd. If I can, I will add to this review as I use the scanner more.
I have only used it twice and it was fine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Inaccurate Color
- Inaccurate Scans
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
Bought this to scan old pictures. There's a little bit too much dead space around the edges, and you have to be careful about picking the crop (the cropping will affect the automatic exposure). But overall a good value the produces good results.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V300 Photo Flatbed Scanner:
Using scanner for a family photo scanning project. Software does a great job auto-correcting color of old photos. Easy to set up and use. Quick scanning times.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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What's in the Box
- AC Power Adapter
- USB 2.0 Cable
- 35mm Film Holder (holds 4 mounted slides or 6 film frames)
- Scanner Installation CD-ROM (Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix technology, Epson Creativity Suite, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus OCR)
- Scanner Setup Poster
- 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada)
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