Compare Prices : Epson Perfection 4490 Photo - Expert Reviews

Pros: High resolution ; Pro drivers ; Colour manageable

Cons: Expensive ; No transparency available as standard ; Colour control not intuitive

Verdict: If you work in a colour and quality-critical environment - and buy the transparency unit - this is worth a look. Otherwise, consider a cheaper Epson model

Verdict: Epson's latest flatbed scanner claims capabilities in the realm of dedicated film scanners for far less money, aiming to please both advanced amateurs and professionals on a budget. The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo, an upgrade of the Perfection 4870 ...

Review summary: Please calibrate your monitor so you can see 16 different shades from pure white to black.

Pros: Low price, High resolution, Software is easy to use, Infra-red dust and scratch removal, Quick scan speed without infrared dust and scratch removal, No noise visible in images

Cons: Limited dynamic range, Scan times with infrared dust and scratch removal enabled, Silverfast may not produce the best results

Verdict: The performance of the Plustek OpticFilm 7200i is excellent, especially for its price. It produces detailed scans and accurate colours that aren't too different from the results you would expect from a scanner twice the price.

Review summary: Nikon has long been a name to be reckoned with in photography, so its not surprising that the company's new V ED Film Scanner is ideal for anyone wishing to scan photographs or images. Whether you are a professional, an amateur, or just someone who ...

Pros: Quality of scans, ease of use, variety of media that can be scanned

Review summary: Optical resolution: 4800x4800 dpi (4800 interpolated for medium format) Film formats: 35mm-6x9cm Multi-scanning to 16x Dynamic rang