35mm Slide Scanner Reviews

Epson Perfection 3170. Those who perform regular scanning work can rely on the Epson Perfection 3170 unit. This device promises top quality photo scans and fast performance.

Considered to be the biggest and heaviest scanner at 9 pounds, this unit produces a 3200 x 6400 ppi optical resolution. You should also know that this device is able to accommodate 35mm and medium format negatives which means you can still obtain copies of the old photos your parents and grandparents took during your childhood years. Speed in scanning is one of its top features being able to scan up to four slides and as many as 12 frames at one time.

Installing this unit is very easy and is done automatically. Operating it is a breeze as well because the device has the ability to detect the type of original you’re using whether it’s a text document or photo and immediately tells the appropriate software to do the work. And depending on the owner’s skills, the interface can be configured accordingly such as to Full Auto mode which is ideal for beginners, Home for intermediate users and Professional mode for the more experienced people.

On the front, there are buttons available – copy, scan to web and scan to email. Connectivity with the computer is done via the USB. A Smart Panel software and drivers are included in every purchase of the Epson Perfection 3170.

Affordability should not be an issue as interested users can get this for just $150 to $200. Not bad for a quality and fast scanner. The only issue is the slowdown during scanning using the highest resolution. Read Customer Reviews Epson Perfection 3170 Photo Scanner

Veho Slide Scanner. Is the availability of too many film scanners on the market confusing you? Doing a little research will greatly help you. But here’s a hint. The Veho slide scanner does magic even if you haven’t heard of the brand before.

The Veho negative scanner is a compact unit that connects to your computer via the USB cable. It has a software included which is easy to install and use.

Once everything is ready, the next step is to get your 35mm film strips and position them properly on the plastic tray or frame included. Otherwise if you’re going to work on slides, a separate frame should be used. You then insert the frame into the unit.

To scan the images, you have two choices here – either to click on the appropriate button on your computer or press the big button at the topmost part of the compact scanner. While the scanning takes place, you can easily view the images before you decided on which to save on your computer. Ideally, the Veho slide scanner lets you scan up to 12 negative frames in a row.

As to how to save your images, simply set up a new folder first and then choose those which you want to save. Instantly, the images will be stored in digital format at 5 megapixels. Scanning and storing the images regardless of the resolution you select is fast and easy with this unit.

While scanned images may not be perfect in color and crispness, there’s still a possibility to enhance them using a digital photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop. Read Customer Reviews Veho VFS-004 Veho 5MP Slide & Negative Scanner