Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner (6400dpi, 3.4 Opt Density, USB 2.0)

Title : Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner (6400dpi, 3.4 Opt Density, USB 2.0)
ASIN : B000VYYSEE

List Price : £161.54
Price : £161.54

category: Products
brand: Epson
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Rating : 4.5
Review : Surpasses expectation - ideal for family tree enthusiasts
This is a fabulous product at a fabulous price. I wanted to scan old family photos, some dating back to the early 1900s that were not in good shape. The scanner is not only easy to use but the results are excellent. There are slide cases, too, for scanning slides, which I haven't tried yet. I scan from Photoshop. Just go into Photoshop and select File - Import - Epson V500 and it's done, or you can simply press the scan button on the front of the machine. Scanners I have used in the past have been confusing and complicated - not this one. The machine wants to scan at 100%, but you can easily adjust the pixel amount in the Customize menu. This is great for my old photos, some of which are quite small. I have a great photo of a Victorian family gathered under an oak tree, complete with big mustaches and wasp waists. The picture is sadly fading, but the scanned image is a great improvement and has brought back a surprising amount of lost detail simply with Auto Contrast. You can also...