V700 bundled with SilverFast scan software (Epson Perfection V700 Photo)

Member Name: Frank700

Product:	Epson Perfection V700 Photo
Date:	17/10/08 (198 review reads)
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Advantages: optimized scanning results

Disadvantages: needs time to get used to it, extra expenses for upgraded versions

I just would like to add something to Zmugzy's detailed review:

He mentioned he's happy with the quality of the scans, but he still saw lots of room for improvements. And there is ...

Zmugzy described scanning with the Epson scan software, which comes with the V700. I recommend not to use it. There is another software coming with the scanner: SilverFast SE from LaserSoft Imaging is in the package. And this one is a very sophisticated, professional software for scanning and image processing. I was actually impressed after I've compared scans of the same original made with both programs.

I upgraded my SE version to the Ai verson with additional functions really soon; and it sure was worth the investment. There are demo versions for downloading, so you can test SilverFast for free, if you like to. I had some problems at the beginning, because SilverFast is none too self-explanatory, but there's lots of good documentation (tutorials, movies). So this shouldn't be that big deal, if you're serious about it.

Summary: V700 + SilverFast for a nearly perfect scanning result

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