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Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner

BH #EPV850 • MFR #B11B224201
 222 reviews
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner
Key Features
  • Scans Prints, Film, and Slides
  • Optical Resolution: 6400 dpi
  • Optical Density: 4.0 Dmax
  • Color Depth: 48-Bit
Convert film, slides, prints, and other documents into high resolution digital images with the Perfection V850 Pro Scanner from Epson. The high 6400 dpi optical resolution and 6400 x 9600 dpi scan resolution along with a 48-bit color depth ensure fine detail will be captured and colors will be accurately reproduced. Also, a rating of 4.0 Dmax allows users to capture a wide dynamic range.
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Epson V850 Overview

Convert film, slides, prints, and other documents into high resolution digital images with the Perfection V850 Pro Scanner from Epson. The high 6400 dpi optical resolution and 6400 x 9600 dpi scan resolution along with a 48-bit color depth ensure fine detail will be captured and colors will be accurately reproduced. Also, a rating of 4.0 Dmax allows users to capture a wide dynamic range.

Productivity sees a boost due to the ReadyScan LED light source which can warm up in less than 1 second to immediately start scanning. The V850 features a reflective scan area of 8.5 x 11.7" as well as an 8 x 10" built-in transparency unit for scanning film. Digital ICE technologies further benefit scanning by automatically removing dust, hair, scratches, and fingerprints from film and prints. Included with the scanner are two sets of four film holders - for 35mm slides, 35mm film, 35mm mounted slides, and 4 x 5" film - and a CD with SilverFast SE Plus 8 and X-Rite i1 software. Additionally, the V850 has USB 2.0 connectivity.

35mm strips, 35mm slides, medium format, and 4 x 5" film holders feature adjustable height control and rigid design for sharp focus and ideal image quality
The 35mm slide holder accommodates up to 12 slides, 35mm film strip holder accommodates up to 18 frames (three strips, up to six frames per strip), medium format holder accommodates one film strip up to 20cm-long, and the 4 x 5" holder accommodates one 4 x 5" sheet
Scan up to 8 x 10" film and non-standard formats by placing it directly on the scanner glass
Output resolution up to 12800 dpi
Dual lens system automatically selects a 4800 dpi optical resolution lens for reflective photo scanning or a 6400 dpi lens when using film holders
Epson Scan, Epson Copy Utility, Epson Event Manager, Silver Fast SE Plus 8, and i1 Scanner software included
Scans color A4 in as fast as 12 seconds
Scan 35mm negative at 4800 dpi in 59 seconds
TWAIN compliant
UPC: 010343913165

Epson V850 Specs

Key Specs
Scanner Type
Flatbed Scanner
Scanner Maximum Resolution
6400 dpi (Optical)
4800 x 9600 dpi (Hardware)
6400 x 9600 dpi (Hardware)
12,800 x 12,800 dpi (Interpolated)
Scanner Color Depth
48-Bit (External)
Power Source
AC Adapter (Included)
Scanner
Scanner Type
Flatbed Scanner
Scanner Maximum Resolution
6400 dpi (Optical)
4800 x 9600 dpi (Hardware)
6400 x 9600 dpi (Hardware)
12,800 x 12,800 dpi (Interpolated)
Scan Modes
Color, Monochrome
Scanner Color Depth
48-Bit (External)
Grayscale Depth
16-Bit (External)
Light Source
LED
Image Sensor
6 x Charge-Coupled Device (CCD)
Automatic Image Corrections
No
File Formats
BMP, JPEG, Multi-Page PDF, PDF, TIFF
Scanner Media Handling
Scan Sizes
Flatbed
Maximum: 8.5 x 11.7" / 21.59 x 29.72 cm
Film Formats
35mm, Medium Format, 4x5", 8x10", Custom Sizes
Maximum Transparency Scan Area
8 x 10" / 20.32 x 25.4 cm
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs
Unspecified USB 2.0
OS Compatibility
Windows
macOS
*As of February, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Environmental
Operating Temperature
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C
Operating Humidity
10 to 80%
Storage Humidity
10 to 85%
General
Power Source
AC Adapter (Included)
Battery
None
AC Input Power
100 to 120 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
DC Input Power
24 VDC at 1 A
Power Consumption
23 W (Maximum)
12 W (Ready)
1.5 W (Sleep)
0.3 W (Off)
Certifications
FCC
*as per Manufacturer
Dimensions (W x H x D)
19.8 x 6 x 12.1" / 50.29 x 15.24 x 30.73 cm
Weight
14.6 lb / 6.62 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
23 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
25 x 17.5 x 11"

Epson V850 Reviews

Epson Perfection it is...

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-04

Great scans with VueScan by Hamrick Software. Personally, I find it more user-friendly than SilverFast.

Easy to use. The Best.

By Skyking5884
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-31

I bought this scanner 2 weeks ago and I now wonder what took me so long.

Great Scanner

By Jack
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-29

Great for scanning negs. not drum scan quality but pretty darn close. I use it with View Scan software.

One-month review

By Garon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-05

I bought the V850 Pro Scanner, so that I can scan 8 x 10 inch negatives. I'm a local historian at a library which has over 1000 historic negatives. So far I give the V850 5 stars.

Good scans

By Jack
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-04

I got this to archive some of my 50 years of analog photographs for an upcoming book project. Mostly B&W negs but some color negs. So far if seems to do the job. See the attached scans from color negs.

Good for large format, useless for 120 film

By Jason
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-21

When you pay $1300 for a film scanner, you expect everything to work flawlessly. Especially since their model down, the V600, is great as is. The only reason anyone would really consider the upgrade is in order to scan large format negatives. And it does that fantastically well. However, to my disappointment, and complete surprise, the 120 film holder doesn't actually hold 120 film. When I forced it into the 120 holder, the edges of my negative bent. It's important to note that the design of the 120 film holder for this scanner is complete different than the V600. On the V600, it was a breeze loading and unloading. This scanner makes it the opposite experience of that- a nightmare. Can you get scans of your medium format negatives with this scanner? Yeah, it's humanly possible. But just really unpleasant, and pain. If you're just doing medium format scans, I highly recommend the V600, which is 1/4 the price.

Useless - No longer supported by Epson

By Robert
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-15

They haven't written any new drivers for this machine since OS-10. It was a good machine, until I wasn't able to use it anymore. Which kind of defeats the purpose of having it! The kicker is that they say OS-11 and above are new drivers, but they aren't. It's the same driver as for OS-10. That's insulting. This is the last Epson product I'll own.

Great scanner but there's a learning curve

By Lou
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-25

I've used this scanner for the past 6 years and have done thousands of neg scans with no malfunctions. The best option for neg scanning short of an expensive drum scanner. I could not get the Epson software to produce decent scans so have consistently used Silverfast. You will get better end results if you learn Silverfast thoroughly and adjust your images with it as close to perfect as possible in the scanning phase then use Photoshop, Lightroom, etc. later for finishing touches. Do some tests of the neg holders to determine which height setting produces the sharpest results, then tape those little sliders in place so they don't accidentally shift in the future. Haven't tried wet mounting (too time consuming for the number of negs I had to scan) but find that the scans with the regular film holders are plenty sharp.

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