VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display
The VuPoint Solutions FC-C0552-VP digital Film & Slide converter scans 35mm slides and negatives into 5MP digital images, at 2592 x 1680dpi. It has a built-in 2.4" Preview Display, USB Interface, 32MB of Internal Memory and an SD Card Reader, supporting SD/SDHC cards up to 8GB. The VuPoint features automatic color balance and exposure control. The device is Windows and Mac compatible and comes with the creative ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 software suite, to capture, edit, crop and enhance digital images, convert to e-mail files, and print. This device makes turning slides and film into images easy, without the expense of using an outside service provider.
- Accurate and Easy
- The VuPoint FC-C520-VP scans and converts 35mm film and slide images to the host PC at the touch of a button. The device features automatic color balance and exposure controls, making film to digital image conversions accurate and easy.
- High Resolution Images
- The VuPoint FC-C520-VP converts photos and documents on transparency and film into high-resolution, 5-megapixel digital images on a PC or Mac, at resolutions of 2592 x 1680dpi.
- No Computer Required
- Digital images are stored in either JPEG or TIFF format and can be easily viewed on the scanner's built-in 2.4-inch TFT LCD display. A computer is not required to convert images when stored on a memory card.
- Built-In and Flash Memory
- This film/slide converter provides 32MB of built-in flash memory, and also has an SD card slot, which supports memory cards with sizes of up to 8GB, while the built-in USB interface allows it to easily connect to a computer.
- View Images on TV
- The FC-C520-VP can be connected to a TV (NTSC or PAL) for converting or viewing images (optional).
- Creative Software
- The VuPoint FC-C520-VP comes with the ArcSoft PhotoImpressions 6 Software Suite, which allows the user to capture, edit, crop and enhance digital images, convert to e-mail files, and print.
- Windows and Mac Compatible
- The VuPoint is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mac operating systems.
| Film Types | Slide and Film |
| Scan Quality | |
|---|---|
| Scan Sensor | 5MP CMOS |
| Scanning Method | Single Pass |
| Optical Resolution | 2592 x 1680dpi |
| Internal Memory | 32MB NAND Flash Memory |
| Media Card Slots | SD Card (up to 8GB SDHC) |
| Hardware Resolution | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Image File Formats | JPEG, TIF |
| Video Output | NTSC, PAL |
| Interpolated Resolution | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bits per Color Channel |
| Dynamic Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Focus System | Fno=2.0, Half-field angle = 15°, 4 glass elements |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Preview Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scan Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Batch Scanning | N/A |
| Automation |
Color Balance Exposure Control |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 1.1 and 2.0 |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 7, Windows 98SE (driver installation needed) Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit), MAC OS 10.4 or above (driver free/mass storage) Pentium III 450 Processor or Equivalent (Pentium III 800 recommended) 128 MB of RAM (Minimum), 50 MB Available Hard Disk Space (minimum) 800x600 pixels 16-bit Color Monitor Microsoft Windows Media Player 9.0 or Higher Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher (included on installer) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Light Source | Backlight (3 White LED) |
| Power Requirements | DC 5V (adapter included) |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) |
3.8 x 3.7 x 6.7" (96.52 x 93.98 x 170.18mm) |
| Weight | 1.1 lb (0.50 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 37 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good resolution (16)
- Accurate thumbnails (12)
- Fast (10)
- Easy to setup (8)
- Consistent (6)
Cons
- Slow (9)
- Difficult to load (6)
- Inaccurate color (3)
- Not versatile (3)
- Poor software (3)
Best Uses
- Photos and graphics (18)
- Digital printing (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (18), Frequent user (13), Great graphics (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (34)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Slip Sliding Away!
That I am using this converter to turn old-fashioned slides into digital images is testimony to my being of a certain gray vintage. I found therefore the print on the manual extremely small, and ...Read complete review
That I am using this converter to turn old-fashioned slides into digital images is testimony to my being of a certain gray vintage. I found therefore the print on the manual extremely small, and the directions themselves more suited to the 'point and click' generation than to my own. That being said, once I figured out how to use the scanner I have been very happy with it. The images transfer onto the memory/memory card very quickly and easily. The built in screen is small, but certainly larger than the original slides themselves. I have not used the display on TV feature. I have transferred the images from the scanner to my PC. That process has also been very easy and painless. The Photoimpressions software included with the scanner is also uncomplicated. It has enabled me to produce images on documents and on Powerpoint demonstrations which are of a good quality and true to the images captured on film by my camera. For me, as an amateur photographer, the scanner delivers on the results its advertisements have promised.
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Most Liked Negative Review
OK, but instructions aren't very good
I have lots and lots of 35mm slides to scan. The fact that this device can copy to a SD card is really nice. Each scan is pretty fast. It's still fairly labor intensive...Read complete review
I have lots and lots of 35mm slides to scan. The fact that this device can copy to a SD card is really nice. Each scan is pretty fast. It's still fairly labor intensive (one scan at a time), but short of a really big investment, it works.
My problem is with the instructions. The graphics are so small that it's hard to read them and match them with what's on the screen. And while it does talk about inserting the SD card in the initial setup section, it doesn't really explain very well how to install/transfer the images. You have to put the SD card in with the device unplugged (you can't get to the socket with the device turned off, as the lid is closed then). If you have already scanned photos you need to turn it off, unplug it, put in the SD card, then plug it in, turn it on, then go to the playback and transfer files. Then it's easy to transfer the SD files anywhere you want.
If you have more than a few slides or negatives to scan, try to get extra carriers.
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Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
It converst negatives and slides with ease. The print quality of both are better than I expected from even very old negatives.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
I had been looking for the ability to convert my hundreds of old slides. this unit is doing an excellant job. Only wish the internal memory was larger. At best definition will only hold 13 slides before download.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
- Difficult Setup
- Poor Software
- Slow
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
Recently purchased a ViewPoint FC-C520-VPBX3 to replace an FS-C1-VP model that i could not get upgraded software that would run with Windows 7. I am disappointed with this newer version in that i cannot run it directly into the computer. You have to copy slide pictures into the memory and then disconnect the unit power and plug it into the computer and download the pictures from the units memory or a flash card to the computer, in my case I use Microsoft Digital Image Suite 10. These additonal steps are very time consuming and I am in the process of digitizing some 3,000 slides. Not a happy camper.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
This convertor is nice and small, and works well. My biggest complaint is that it is date stamped 2010 and it's 2011, which makes organizing confusing. Also, I would like it to load directly to my computer instead of having to swap cables from the power source as it captures, then into the USB port of the computer to download.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Excellent Software
Cons
- Inaccurate Color
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
I recommend this device to anyone who has slides and/or negatives from the "old" camera days. Converts to digital easily and seamlessly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
Great for hobbiest. I am using it for my parents slides. It adds a lot more interest to their personal history.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
- No Dust Remove software
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
Using the product for old slides and negatives. It is easy to use, and very fast. The one thing I wish it had is software to remove some of the dust specks.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- None
Cons
- Difficult Setup
- Inaccurate Color
- Poor Bit Depth
- Poor Software
- Slow
Best Uses
- Trash
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
I bought this scanner, because my father took thousands of slides when I was a kid, and it would be nice to have them on my computer and on removable storage. I didn't imagine there would be much of a difference in slide scanners.
First of all, this scanner doesn't function like most scanners. You can't import images directly from the scanner into your photo editing program. 1. Plug the scanner into a power source; 2. Place an SD card in the memory card slot; 3. Insert slide holder with three slides in it; 4. Scan each individual slide; 5. Save each individual slide to the SD card; 6. Unplug the scanner; 7. Plug the scanner into a USB 2.0 port on your computer. 8. Load the scanned slides onto your computer.
Needless to say, after a lot of practice, I timed myself, and it took me an average of 7 minutes to complete the process for every single slide. I have over 2,000 more slides to scan, and I'll be darned if I'm going to spend 233 hours doing it.
Next, about 50% of the slides don't save as they appear on the scanner's view screen. Some are blurry when saved but not when viewed, and many slides that are crystal clear will be blurry when scanned. Mind you, they will look clear when simply viewing them, but they become blurry when you save them, if that makes any sense.
Finally, for some reason, out of nowhere, stripes will appear on some slides, when they are saved. The slide before and the slide after might have scanned just fine. But, occasionally, when you save a slide, a blue stripe will appear in the photo. The stripe won't be there when you're viewing the slide in the machine, but it will appear there when you save it, which makes absolutely no sense.
I have thrown this scanner in the trash. I wouldn't even want to sell it as an used item, because it's a rip off.
Buy a different slide scanner.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
This was a gift from my daughter. It is fantastic!! Just what I have needed for many many years. Great job ViewPoint!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
No, it is not a substitute for a quality scanner, but it does the job for rapidly scanning for the web. Just be sure you clean your film first!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Inaccurate Color
- Poor Bit Depth
- Poor Resolution
- Poor Software
Best Uses
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
very unhappy with product and the quality of pictures its produced returned it
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
For a luddite like me, it is easy to use with excellent directions. The slides I'm converting are old and the images on my IMac are clear with great colors.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
Easy to use, very practical, I recommend to everyone. It exceeded my expectation.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
Cons
- Attracts Dust
- Difficult to Load
- Not Versatile
Best Uses
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
I have tried it for slide and negative copies. It is nice to have the LCD screen and the mobility; however, it is cheaply made, and it is almost impossible to clean the glass and lens without breaking off the "dust doors." Copies are very contrasty, with so-so color, requiring a lot of correction in a photo editing program.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Good Resolution
- Ha Ha Old slides OMG
Cons
- Needs extra tray
- Slow
Best Uses
- Digitizing old negatives
- Seeing those old slides
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
Does the job
A little slow and the tray only holds three slides at a time
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
Cons
- Not Versatile
- Slow
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
A bit cumbersome, but did the job
- Primary use:
- Personal
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
I used this to scan old slides.- You need to watch for dust or a hair getting inside the scanner and when this does happen, it is not that easy to clean. You need an air bubble blower and have to squeeze it in at an angle to remove the particle- The color of the slides was definitely better when viewed through a typical view finder. There is no way of changing the default setting for scanning, so plan on spending quite a bit of time with your editing software. This was especially the case with close up slides we had of beautiful flowers. Bright red roses with deep green leaves would scan as unvibrant orange. I've not tried to fix them yet using software.- Speaking of software, I did not use what came in the box as I have photoshop.- On darker slides, a blue line showed accross the bottom of the scan.- Overall it was easy to use, scanned quickly, and was good for preserving some old memories. If the slide is you as a child on a beach, no one will care if your red shirt is now slightly orange. But, if you are looking to reproduce slides for sale or some other professional use, then you should be investing in a higher quality device.- the instructions were poor. The biggest flaw is lack of how to load a slide, so find one you know is right (such as someone driving) to scan first and thus be sure you are not inversing every image : )- Worth the price for quick preservation. I would recommend it for this purpose.Tracy, Author/Photographer[@]
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
- Fast
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Difficult to Load
- No Color Adjustment
- No Exposure Adjustment
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
Easy to use. Automatic exposure and color. Fast capture pictures. Good resolution 1800 / 3600. Picture has 2M resolution and can print 8 x 10 with good quality.
But
Take time to put film inside the holder. The film holder can hold 6 frames. In most case, film developers cut them in 4 frames per sheet. The holder lock is hard to open due to its locking mechanism design. It take 70 % time to load and unload the film in the holder. However I was able to capture 160 frames in 15 minutes which is not too bad. The automatic exposure and color set is slightly toward blueish color which can be adjusted which photoshop or other software
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
Works great to convert negatives and slides. The resolution is fine for small images, but I would prefer higher res. For the money, a great device!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Difficult to Load
- Stripes across picture
Best Uses
Comments about VuPoint Solutions FC-C520-VP Digital Converter With Display:
This is a great way to convert slides to digital. Fast and good quality. I tried another brand; the pictures all had a very orange cast. The color is very good on this one. 2 problems: there is an errant bluish stripe across the lower part of some slides (1 in 20?) and the slide trays are difficult to use. They are hard to put the slides in and they don't register in the converter easily, requiring manual adjustment. Still we've kept it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- 1 x AC Adapter with USB Cable
- 1 x Film Tray
- 1 x Slide Tray
- 1 x Cleaning Brush
- 1 x User's Manual
- 1 x ArcSoft PhotoImpressions 6 CD
- 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
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