Simplify your laptop buyingEpson Perfection V700 photo scanner
Manufacturer: Epson America Inc. Part number: B11B178011
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- Bottom Line:
- The Epson Perfection V700 Photo makes an excellent choice for a deep-pocketed photo hobbyist or a pro who needs to scan originals in a mixture of sizes.
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CNET editors' review
Epson Perfection V700 photo scanner price range: $479.99 - $599.99
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 10/12/2006
- Released on: 03/17/2006
The good: Speedy; full-featured hardware and software; FireWire and USB 2.0 connections.
The bad: No automatic document feeder option; large; a bit loud; driver has some annoying interface quirks; frequently pauses in midscan to warm up.
The bottom line: The Epson Perfection V700 Photo makes an excellent choice for a deep-pocketed photo hobbyist or a pro who needs to scan originals in a mixture of sizes.
The V700 improves upon its popular predecessor, the Perfection 4990 Pro, not to mention that it beats that model's price by about $50. You might also notice, however, that its design radically differs from last year's models; a switch from all rounded curves to sharp angles and corners. I happen to prefer the flat-topped version, because every large object on my desk must be able to hold a pile of something or other. Speaking of which, you'll need to allocate a big chunk of desk space for the V700: 6 by 12 by 20 inches.
Epson includes a variety of carriers in the box: one holds 12 slides, another four six-frame film strips, one for two 4x5 transparencies, and one for eight medium-format frames. They're all well designed and easy to load, and they each snap into a notch to lock in place on the scanbed. My biggest problem with the myriad mounts is finding places to put them. A version of the V700, the V750-M Pro, also offers a liquid mount, as used by drum scanners. This allows the film to press directly against the glass, which maximizes sharpness and minimizes artifacts. Though the V700 doesn't supply this, it does use separate lenses for reflective (hard-copy) and transmissive (slides and negatives) originals; since the latter generally need to be optically enlarged far more than the former, the lenses need to be optimized differently. One lens is designed for optimum resolving at a horizontal resolution of 4,800dpi, the other, 6,400dpi. Of course, the scanner can interpolate way beyond that, and for small originals, you generally find yourself in interpolation territory.
Scanning can be as slow or fast as you make it. Two slides, using autoexposure and unsharp masking on medium, scanned at 48-bit color and 9,600dpi--a pretty typical job--takes only about 44 seconds. There's some overhead, however: it takes about 44 seconds for the scanner to warm up, and oddly, it pauses to warm up in the middle of scans--or at least it claims to be doing so. If you load on the works, such as turning on Digital ICE postprocessing at its highest quality, a single slide can take as long as nearly 11 minutes. Keep in mind that these are on my oh-so-real-world work system, a 2.4GHz P4 with 1.25GB RAM, via the FireWire connection. Your mileage may vary.
Overall, the scan quality was excellent across a variety of reflective and positive originals. (Test negatives were unavailable at the time this review was written. When our film scanning tests are completed, that information will be added to this review.) It produces scans with a broad dynamic range, decent color accuracy, relatively neutral grays, and sharp line art. It even managed to produce printable photos from some 50-odd-year-old Minox slides, tiny 8mm-by-11mm originals. The color restoration isn't terribly accurate, but the scans are pleasing, and if you have only light damage to your photos, the automatic tools should suffice.
The $549 price tag may seem a bit steep to a market used to sub-$100 models and everything-to-everyone multifunctions, but a good slide scan still requires an excellent optical system and a low-noise sensor. Furthermore, the Epson Perfection V700 Photo is completely sealed for a dust-free inside. Serious pros with thousands of slides may still be better served by a dedicated slide scanner with a batch feeder, but most of us can probably be happy with this multipurpose maven.
User reviews
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Great Scanner - Terrible Software!
by stedanrac on March 14, 2007
Pros: Quick, Great resolution and color quality
Cons: SIlverfast SW is useless and Epson Scan is badly buggy
Summary: I've had this scanner for about a month now, I got it to digitize years worth of 35MM film negatives.
I have the scanner connected to a Windows XP ...Summary: I've had this scanner for about a month now, I got it to digitize years worth of 35MM film negatives.
I have the scanner connected to a Windows XP SP2, AMD 64 3800+ CPU with 2 GIG of memory and a 560Gig NVidia RAID5 array. I am running the version of Epson Scan and drivers currently on the Epson website. I've scanned about 1200 individial pictures so far.
The scanner itself is great and the quality I get out of it is all I could have expected. While 800 speed film results in grainy pictures, I've done some 100 speed film taken in good light that results in some stunning digital images.
As I have read notes other places (and I agree) that the film holders are flimsy, but they haven't failed me yet.
The scanning software is the core of my problems. Epson includes Silverfast AI, but as far as I can tell, that will only scan one image at a time (even if you load up 10 images in the film holder...) so I dropped that.
Epson scan works well but I have noted a few serious bugs...
- When you scan past 1000 images in one folder it will begin writing over 001, 002, 003 and not warn you. I lost 30 pictures this way.
- The application crashes with a problem writing a TWAIN file. This problem gets progressivly worse the longer I run the application (i.e. the first pass it will scan 12 images in a batch with no failure, a few scans later it will fail after 7 pictures, then after 3 pictures, then after 1 picture). I end up having to reboot my computer 3 or 4 times while scanning to start the cycle over.
If I leave Epson soft running on the computer for a long time (like over night) it will lock the machine up and require a reset button...)
I like the device, but may have to go out and spend $100+ on scanning sw. Comments from other users are very welcome. I'vr reported all of thsi to Epson without a reply.9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This thing can RAISE THE DEAD.
by mortso on January 27, 2008
Pros: DEEP Gamma depth means rich, full scans from dung originals.
Cons: The Epson software is behind current OS X standards, so is cumbersoome.
Summary: After being pleased with the quality of the V500 scans, but tired of waiting for the USB 2.0 interface to deliver the goods,
I purchased this. It is FAST. ...Summary: After being pleased with the quality of the V500 scans, but tired of waiting for the USB 2.0 interface to deliver the goods,
I purchased this. It is FAST. It is very VERY color accurate using the Epson software on "Professional" mode. Using the 'auto adjust' settings I have brought negatives and reflective scans, almost invisible to the naked eye, back from DEATH.
The results are astounding, and the Gamma range (Dmax 4.0) is the first scanner to really dig into the image and release information heretofore INVISIBLE.
AAAA ++++ This thing just plain ROCKS. Thanks Epson!5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't buy this scanner if you use Vista
by djkrr on June 9, 2008
Pros: Works well with Windows XP
Cons: Will not install with Windows Vista
Summary: I've spent hours with Epson and Dell technical support. The support was prompt, patient and detailed, but the scanner is still useless with Vista.
After reading some reviews I ...Summary: I've spent hours with Epson and Dell technical support. The support was prompt, patient and detailed, but the scanner is still useless with Vista.
After reading some reviews I find I am not alone. The latest Epson V700 driver is dated 1/23/08. But Vista cannot find the driver. By now Epson should have realized that an update is needed.
A new Samsung printer, an old HP plotter, and an old HP printer all installed from Vista without a hitch. Epson needs to get busy.
I suppose the moral of the story is that I should have stuck with HP.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It looks like a rock, and it deivers as such
by danbrown9 on September 10, 2008
Pros: After scanning in nearly 10,000 slides i was really able to put this guys thru the steps. I shoot many different formats so having a variable setting is very important, and it delivered the goods there as well.
Cons: Sometimes will just freak out for a sec and says it is warming up. Right in the middle of a scan after I have been working for hours. Doesn't to be any rhyme or reason to this.
Summary: i probably could of spent more money on a dedicated scanner for each format I shoot. But as any good photographer will tell you, almost all my extra money goes ...
Summary: i probably could of spent more money on a dedicated scanner for each format I shoot. But as any good photographer will tell you, almost all my extra money goes for glass, never enough glass!!!!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Epson's Support Terrible on this Scanner
by dwjon on February 12, 2008
Pros: I can't evaluate the pro's of this item because I am still trying to install it on my Vista PC.
Cons: A PC peripheral is useless if you can't even install it and Epson support has been completely worthless in helping me with a successful installation
Summary: I am not questioning the specifications or operational performance of this scanner because I can't even get it installed on my PC. Epson promotes its support for its product ...
Summary: I am not questioning the specifications or operational performance of this scanner because I can't even get it installed on my PC. Epson promotes its support for its product line (including scanners) and when its touted support fails miserably, so does (in my view) the product itself. I feel lack of product support is a legitimate basis for my C-NET review and score (i.e., the product and the company support for the product are integrally intertwined).
I have a new PC with a Vista Ultimate OS. My PC cannot find and install necessary drivers for this scanner. I have gone through several weeks of absolute frustration with Epson on-line support guidance. The instructions are of the "canned" variety and obviously geared toward the XP OS. For someone without great computing skills, following these misleading instructions yielded the predictable failed result. When I pointed this out to Epson my only response was another set of the same XP OS set of instructions I had been given the week before. I have subsequently reviewed related blogs on the Web and come to learn a number of others have experienced the same problem when trying to install Epson scanner drivers on a Vista OS. It should be noted that Epson claims the V700 is Vista compatible. My advice is that unless you are very-very computer savvy, do not purchase an Epson scanner if you run Vista on your PC. It's too late to return the scanner for a refund so my options are to pay a computer professional to (hopefully) install it, or sale the darn thing on E-Bay. In either case, no more Epson products for me. This may be a good product IF YOU CAN USE IT. However, in my view, the quality/character of a company is revealed by how well it backs up its products - in this case Epson has failed miserably! If a product can't be used and company support can't make it work, then it is useless and, on that basis, deserves the nearly unprcedented rating of "1."1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great scanner! Easy to use with pro results.
by Apple1968 on September 17, 2009
Pros: Quality and color depth.
Scans multiple formats.
High dynamic range (4).
Amazing black and white negative scans.
Professional settings like in a lab.
Quality finish on the machine, and dust tight seal inside.
Digital ice technology.Cons: Pricey but hey you get what you pay for.
Summary: If your looking for a scanner to scan your old family pictures no matter what format, this scanner is a must.I read the reviews here and other sites that ...
Summary: If your looking for a scanner to scan your old family pictures no matter what format, this scanner is a must.I read the reviews here and other sites that give it a bad review because the compatibility with vista, but heck vista has problems with other printers and scanners. It is not the fault of Epson, it has great support, I also have Epson printers and never had problems. If people are into imaging and photography they should go with a mac os, much easier and plug and play. Macs are designed to work with multimedia. All artist and multimedia personnel know this. I had a pc with windows xp and had to go with vista because of the software upgrades. I hated vista nothing worked well... and my prints never came out as I wanted and the colors were way off. So I switched to a mac and never looked back. Great job Epson for producing a good quality product.Hell I have a Nikon dedicated 35-mm scanner that cost hundreds more and I cannot see that much difference.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Epson America Inc.
- Part number: B11B178011
- Description: If you demand the very best results from your scanner, the new Epson Perfection V700 Photo is the solution for you. With fantastic quality and flexibility it supports all common film formats from 35mm film up to 4 x 5" transparencies. The Perfection V700 Photo offers outstanding performance at 6400 x 9600 dpi. The Digital ICE Technology automatically removes surface defects such as scratches, dust and dirt particles from both film and photos.
General
- Type Flatbed scanner - Desktop
- Max Supported Media Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
- Width 12.1 in
- Depth 19.8 in
- Height 6 in
- Weight 14.6 lbs
Scanner
- Input Type Color
- Grayscale Depth 16-bit (64K gray levels)
- Grayscale Depth (External) 16-bit (64K gray levels)
- Color Depth 48-bit color
- Color Depth (External) 48-bit color
- Optical Resolution 6400 dpi x 9600 dpi
- Interpolated Resolution 12800 dpi x 12800 dpi
- Scan Mode Single-pass
- Scan Element Type CCD
- Lamp / Light Source Type Cold cathode fluorescent lamp
- Scan Density Range 4.0D
- Control Panel Buttons Functions Start
- Scanner Speed Details - Black&white - A4 - 300 dpi, - Color - A4 - 300 dpi, - Color - A4 - 600 dpi
- Scanner Features Dual Lens System, Digital ICE Technology
Media Handling
- Max Document Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
- Supported Media Type Film, Plain paper, Transparencies
- Media Feeder Type Manual load
Storage
- Optical Storage None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Film holder
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Power
- Voltage Required AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ) 32 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included EPSON Scan, SilverFast SE 6, Adobe PhotoShop Elements, ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.2.x - 10.4.x, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / XP Professional
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80%
Manufacturer info
- Epson America Inc.
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- Website: http://www.epson.com/
- Address:
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 - Phone: 1-562/981-3840
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