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The V500 was easy to install and easy to use. The included software alongwith Photoshop CS4 really makes the job easy. Great results after experimenting with the settings of the scanning software.
I purchased this scanner specifically to scan 35mm slides. Although not the complete Photoshop package, Elements includes many of Photoshop's tools. Very good.
Fast. The best part of this scanner package is the Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 that comes with it. So far, I have scanned over 500 slides.
I am scanning at 1200 dpi and four slides (the number it scans at one time) take around 11 minutes using ICE and color correction. No. Quality.
Anyone who has used Photoshop knows what a powerful software can do to improve photos. I highly recommend this scanner.
I am far from a professional when it comes to photography, but when my local photo shop quoted me over $1000 dollars to digitize all of my old negatives - I bawked. I just watch a movie, and switch out the negatives every time its done scanning. The software works amazingly (especially the ICE technology), but it brings my dual core 2.4 GHz to its knees for 15 seconds a picture. It was a difficult decision between it and the Cannon, but because I have it setup with a Mac (OS X 10.5) - I wanted to ensure the best compatibility. Overall, I highly recommend the scanner for archiving pictures. That is exactly what the Epson had. After significant research I decided on purchasing the Epson Perfection V500. One warning is ensure your computer has a relatively newer processor.
The software works flawlessly and has every feature that the PC version has (which is rare). Scanning negatives is time consuming, about 5 minutes for a set of 10. I can't imagine that on a single core. All my scans look amazing.
I bought this scanner for its ability to scan FILM (positive & negative) at a dpi/ppi higher than all Costco/Longs type photo centers. I suggest that this V500 is the best value-for-money of any current product and you can get superior results. It will do medium format (6x9) and smaller (35mm). The scanner's cost is one quarter of the Epson V900 and the ONLY thing you get with the V900 is large format (4"x5") at the SAME dpi/ppi as the V500. Of course, when you do-it-yourself, you will need some ability with a good photo editing program (like Adobe Photoshop) and a good photo quality printer (like Canon's offerings). If all you need is a scan of a cake recipe, you don't need this QUALITY film/photo scanner.The only negative I can offer is not on the scanner but on Amazon's LONG time between getting the order and putting the item in the hands of the Postal Service or UPS.
I primarily bought this scanner to digitize all my old slides and film. I am totally satisfied I chose the right scanner.I run Vista and had no problems installing the software. I was considering the Canon 8800F, but chose the Epson because of the digital ICE technology for removing dust and scratches as it scans. I've scanned around 100 slides and the results are amazing. The scanner was up and running in a matter of minutes.The only downside is the flimsy plastic film holder. If you are not careful with it, it could break very easily.
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