New Epson flatbed scanner is impressive

[Matt. K]

Epsons new V700 flatbed scanner seems to be able to scan film better than a dedicated high-end film scanner. Check out the size of a 5 x 4 scan at high res!!

The first thing I must mention is that all scanning resolutions are available, but a full frame 5x4 at 6400dpi generates a file size of 2.06Gb, 4800dpi produces 1.16gb, 2400dpi 297.25mb, so the only real workable option is a 1200dpi scan which produces a 74.3mb file. I will use the 1200dpi setting for this section.

Review is here" http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/intera ... age_13.htm

[huynhie]

That's very good for a flatbed scanner. The only problem I see is that the price is more expensive than a cheap dedicated film scanner, but I guess you do get a lot more flexability with the Epson.

[gleff]

I'd be interested to know how it does with really tiny photo's. My grandparents have some weird sized photo's, and a lot of them are really really small in size. My cheap scanners always make the photo's look like crap.

I'd love to be able to scan my entire grandparents photo collection and store them on CD/DVD but with my current equipment it's not worth it.

[Matt. K]

Gleff
Try photographing them with your camera and a macro lens. If you light them gently and spend some time setting up you will be suprised at how well they turn out.