Epson V500

Dewman · 05-30-2012, 02:36 PM

Does anyone have any personal experience with the Epson V500 flatbed photo scanner?

Epson Perfection V500 Photo Review & Rating | PCMag.com

Thanks,
Dewman

LesDMess · 05-30-2012, 04:03 PM

I believe it is the lowest cost entry for a very versatile scanner with ICE. It may or may not meet your quality or workflow expectation but keep in mind the very competitive price. I would suggest buying one to try with a money back option.

Dewman · 05-30-2012, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

I believe it is the lowest cost entry for a very versatile scanner with ICE. It may or may not meet your quality or workflow expectation but keep in mind the very competitive price. I would suggest buying one to try with a money back option.

Thanks for your reply.

I took your advice and bought one....$147.95, with free shipping. It also comes with a Photoshop "Essentials" program. And, as you mentioned, I have 30 days to try it out and if I'm not satisfied, I can return it for a full refund.

A review to follow....in about two weeks.

Regards,
Dewman

**davidreilly3207** · 05-30-2012, 05:42 PM

It is an excellent scanner. Do yourself a favor and acquire a copy of Vuescan as the included scanning software is weak. Vuescan really brought out the best in this scanner.

JFN · 05-30-2012, 05:49 PM

I use v500, with the Epson scan software shipped with the v500, no need for any other software as it works perfect!!

RobG · 06-01-2012, 04:36 AM

I agree that Vuescan is worth getting to use with any scanner that it supports. The colour restoration and dust removal features are brilliant! I have only just started using my V500 with Vuescan but I've used Vuescan with my Nikon LS30 for years. Vuescan fixed problems with the Nikon that Nikon themselves didn't fix.

**Aristophanes** · 06-01-2012, 08:53 AM

I use one for 120 film with Vuescan. It's good enough, but I would not rely on it for 35mm film for lack of resolution.

rhodopsin · 06-01-2012, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

I use one for 120 film with Vuescan. It's good enough, but I would not rely on it for 35mm film for lack of resolution.

+1

Of course that depends on how much enlargement is needed. The 35mm scans are okay for most uses, but not as good for big enlargements. For "scanning" 35mm film, your digital camera probably has more pixels per inch than the V500.

Medium format film scans from the V500 are pretty good! As good or better than standard service scans. The jump in cost for better scanning is huge compared to gain in quality.

RobG · 06-01-2012, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

I use one for 120 film with Vuescan. It's good enough, but I would not rely on it for 35mm film for lack of resolution.

In my case I have a Nikon LS30 for 35mm scanning. I got the V500 to scan older negs in non-35mm formats.

Originally posted by rhodopsin

Of course that depends on how much enlargement is needed. The 35mm scans are okay for most uses, but not as good for big enlargements. For "scanning" 35mm film, your digital camera probably has more pixels per inch than the V500.

What, photograph the film strip with some sort of macro adapter? What would you use to reverse the image of a colour neg?

**k0og** · 06-02-2012, 07:07 PM

I got a V500 a few years ago, and it has served me well, even for 35mm film. However, I eventually bought the anti-newton-ring glass inserts from BetterScanning.com, and that made the film easier to load and scans more consistent. I've tried VueScan and SilverFast, and they both have their advantages, but I've found the Epson software to work well for me. The multi-pass scanning with VueScan and SilverFast can yield some improvement in dynamic range, but I'm generally not that particular, so decided to not purchase the third-party software.

Here is an example, scanned with the Epson software.

Kodak Tri-X at ISO400, Pentax MX, Pentax-M 40mm f2.8 with yellow filter, developed in Rodinal 1+100 semi-stand, Epson V500 with ANR glass insert.

I'm plenty happy with the results.

-Joe-

RobG · 06-06-2012, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by k0og

I got a V500 a few years ago, and it has served me well, even for 35mm film. However, I eventually bought the anti-newton-ring glass inserts from BetterScanning.com, and that made the film easier to load and scans more consistent. I've tried VueScan and SilverFast, and they both have their advantages, but I've found the Epson software to work well for me. The multi-pass scanning with VueScan and SilverFast can yield some improvement in dynamic range, but I'm generally not that particular, so decided to not purchase the third-party software.

Thanks for the pointer to the inserts.

Quote:

I'm plenty happy with the results.

And that's what really matters!

05-30-2012, 02:36 PM	#1
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05-30-2012, 04:03 PM	#2
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	I believe it is the lowest cost entry for a very versatile scanner with ICE. It may or may not meet your quality or workflow expectation but keep in mind the very competitive price. I would suggest buying one to try with a money back option.

05-30-2012, 04:28 PM	#3
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by LesDMess I believe it is the lowest cost entry for a very versatile scanner with ICE. It may or may not meet your quality or workflow expectation but keep in mind the very competitive price. I would suggest buying one to try with a money back option. Thanks for your reply. I took your advice and bought one....$147.95, with free shipping. It also comes with a Photoshop "Essentials" program. And, as you mentioned, I have 30 days to try it out and if I'm not satisfied, I can return it for a full refund. A review to follow....in about two weeks. Regards, Dewman

05-30-2012, 05:42 PM	#4
davidreilly3207 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 720	It is an excellent scanner. Do yourself a favor and acquire a copy of Vuescan as the included scanning software is weak. Vuescan really brought out the best in this scanner.

05-30-2012, 05:49 PM	#5
JFN Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Golfe du Lion Photos: Gallery Posts: 362	I use v500, with the Epson scan software shipped with the v500, no need for any other software as it works perfect!!

06-01-2012, 04:36 AM	#6
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886	I agree that Vuescan is worth getting to use with any scanner that it supports. The colour restoration and dust removal features are brilliant! I have only just started using my V500 with Vuescan but I've used Vuescan with my Nikon LS30 for years. Vuescan fixed problems with the Nikon that Nikon themselves didn't fix.

06-01-2012, 08:53 AM	#7
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	I use one for 120 film with Vuescan. It's good enough, but I would not rely on it for 35mm film for lack of resolution.

06-01-2012, 09:35 AM	#8
rhodopsin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Deep Forest Posts: 643	Originally posted by Aristophanes I use one for 120 film with Vuescan. It's good enough, but I would not rely on it for 35mm film for lack of resolution. +1 Of course that depends on how much enlargement is needed. The 35mm scans are okay for most uses, but not as good for big enlargements. For "scanning" 35mm film, your digital camera probably has more pixels per inch than the V500. Medium format film scans from the V500 are pretty good! As good or better than standard service scans. The jump in cost for better scanning is huge compared to gain in quality.

06-01-2012, 03:33 PM	#9
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886	Originally posted by Aristophanes I use one for 120 film with Vuescan. It's good enough, but I would not rely on it for 35mm film for lack of resolution. In my case I have a Nikon LS30 for 35mm scanning. I got the V500 to scan older negs in non-35mm formats. Originally posted by rhodopsin Of course that depends on how much enlargement is needed. The 35mm scans are okay for most uses, but not as good for big enlargements. For "scanning" 35mm film, your digital camera probably has more pixels per inch than the V500. What, photograph the film strip with some sort of macro adapter? What would you use to reverse the image of a colour neg?

06-02-2012, 07:07 PM	#10
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	I got a V500 a few years ago, and it has served me well, even for 35mm film. However, I eventually bought the anti-newton-ring glass inserts from BetterScanning.com, and that made the film easier to load and scans more consistent. I've tried VueScan and SilverFast, and they both have their advantages, but I've found the Epson software to work well for me. The multi-pass scanning with VueScan and SilverFast can yield some improvement in dynamic range, but I'm generally not that particular, so decided to not purchase the third-party software. Here is an example, scanned with the Epson software. Kodak Tri-X at ISO400, Pentax MX, Pentax-M 40mm f2.8 with yellow filter, developed in Rodinal 1+100 semi-stand, Epson V500 with ANR glass insert. I'm plenty happy with the results. -Joe-

06-06-2012, 02:28 AM	#11
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886	Originally posted by k0og I got a V500 a few years ago, and it has served me well, even for 35mm film. However, I eventually bought the anti-newton-ring glass inserts from BetterScanning.com, and that made the film easier to load and scans more consistent. I've tried VueScan and SilverFast, and they both have their advantages, but I've found the Epson software to work well for me. The multi-pass scanning with VueScan and SilverFast can yield some improvement in dynamic range, but I'm generally not that particular, so decided to not purchase the third-party software. Thanks for the pointer to the inserts. Quote: I'm plenty happy with the results. And that's what really matters!

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