In fact, we were surprised by the quality of reproduction from all media. Like This is the first dual-purpose flat-bed/film scanner from which we have taken respectable film scans. Scans at lesser resolutions are fast enough. A resolution of up to 6400 dpi is claimed but not many users will test the claim because of the inordinate time it takes to scan and process at this resolution. The film is trans-illuminated from a light in the scanner lid. There is a carrier for medium-format 6圆 film. The device functions as a conventional flat-bed scanner with reflective objects and it also works as a film scanner, handling 35mm slides, and colour and black-and-white strips. It claims this is better for the environment, uses less energy and is more reliable. Epson says this scanner is the first to use 'a CCD (charge-coupled device) scanner using LED (light-emitting diode) technology'.

Low-down This is a flat-bed scanner that scans film material as well as print pages. Epson V500 photo scanner Price: $500 Pleasantly surprising

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