June 17th, 2010
Highly satisfied withy the epson perfection v700 photo color scanner
I am extremely satisfied with this product. Scanning photos for me is a medium to one end. the goal is to share web-based images and pleasing prints, occasionally as large as 8.5″ x 11.”
Prior to purchase, i researched extensively as much as i would indigence to digitize a large quantity of mostly personal photos – both those existing and any future pix i may take with my film equipment. Since the majority of the photos are 35mm slides and negatives, my underwrite inclination was a nikon coolscan film scanner. This was further reinforced by having be a nikon user since the nikon f days. Two factors, however, steered me in the flatbed scanner direction.
Studying reviews, both from sources such as amazon’s customer reviews and from other web sources convinced me that the epson v700 would discharge my needs from a scan-quality standpoint. And, a closer look situated at my photo collection revealed that there were numerous prints outside analogous 35mm negatives and a surprising number of medium format negatives, too. I felt it would be nice to digitize these, as well as the 35mm transparent material, but no film scanner could accommodate them all.
I purchased the Epson Perfection V700 scanner nonstop amazon with expedited shipping. That went smoothly, as did the epson set up.
The v700’s graphical user interface is straightforward. Now, i get used for the last 5 years or so one epson scanner in my business (embroidery design). While that scanner is much more basic in functionality, my previous experience gives the v700’s user interface a comfortable, familiar feel.
I only installed the epson scanning operator software and the user guide. I use adobe elements 5.0 for any enhancement and cleanup that may be necessary. I scan in professional mode, and most always turn off all epson features. This has to be verified each time, by the way, since they get one annoying habit of mysteriously turning themselves back on. I could probably right this, but haven’t taken the time to delve into it since it’s so informal to fix on the spot. I’ve developed recipes for handling the various media i scan.
I put together a kit for film cleanup/preparation. It includes pec-12 solution, pec wipes, a soft brush, cotton gloves, a can of compressed air left more than from my old darkroom days, a bulb blower (aka ear syringe), a soft brush and cotton swabs. This kit, in combination with one antistatic plastic dustcover sized for flatbed scanners, has taken care of things so far. (where real damage has to be dealt with, the restorative functionality of elements 5.0 must be utilized.)
In addition to handling satisfactorily my scanning requirements, i like the way the Epson Perfection V700 sits on my desk. When not in use, if a stray document or two is placed on it temporarily, no harm is done. It has its own on/off button conveniently located in front, which permits powering up my computer with or outside powering up the scanner. the v700 simply fits into as much as i do and want to do. I am Pleased with it.
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