All products are sourced in South Africa from the official suppliers and the warranty is that of the local supplier. This table has been carefully researched and generated by ComXpert International CC ( //however, errors and omissions may occur. Specifications: © 2022 Respective owners and brand holders. One-touch start, copy, scan to email or pdf Scan every detail with 6400 dpi/48 bit colour There's also an optional document feeder or easier hands-free scanning.ĭIGITAL ICE technology removes dust and scratchesįilm adapter handles from 35 mm to 6 x 12 cm film The built-in transparency unit makes multiple scanning simple because it can hold 6 frames of your 35 mm strip film, 4 x 35 mm slides and even a frame of 6 x 12 cm medium format film. Faded colours are no problem either, because Epson Color Restoration brings them back to life. You can be sure that your originals will be scanned in amazing detail, and 3.4 optical density means colours, shades and tones will be perfect too.ĭIGITAL ICE technology removes scratches and dust from old film, so you can repair damaged originals.

It also features the latest Epson ReadyScan LED technology which means you use less energy and your scanner starts up in an instant. With 6400 dpi resolution to capture fine detail, DIGITAL ICE technology to restore images and a built-in transparency unit, this is the ideal partner for any photo enthusiast. It is well worth the money.Take your home photo and film scanning to the next level. Before committing myself I did a lot of 'research' on the internet re various makes and models of scanners, before deciding on the Epson V500.

I have used the 'professional' mode on the machine, and that is very easy to use. Scanning can be done automatically by pressing the 'auto' button. As regards scanning photographs the scanner glass can be filled with 4 6x4' photos. The V500 can scan 1-4 slides at once, or 1-2 strips of 35mm neg. It is very easy to use and produces very good results from scanned photographs, slides, and negative film. Connecting and installing is foolproof, as the steps and procedures come up on screen. I bought this model and due to my age (60+) I left it standing in the box. Considered various makes and decided on the Epson V500.

Apart from 35mm film I also needed a scanner for medium format (120 roll fim)negs/slides. BRILLIANT.”Īlready had a 3in 1 printer/scanner and copier, but I required a scanner so that I could scan slides and negatives from 30 yrs back.

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