Bits and bobs.
I hope I have covered most aspects of this scanner within the review, but there are a few items which still need to be covered.
As you will be aware there is also a V750 on the horizon and here are the differences between the two models.
Epson Perfection V700 Photo
- Scanner for the Hobbyist and high end amateur photographer
- Dual lens sytem 6400dpi (film) - 4800dpi (reflective)
- 48 bit in/out
- Optical density of 4.0 DMax
- Matrix CCD with micro lens
- Optimized lamp system for film scanning
- PC centric ASIC processor
- USB 2.0 and IEEE 1395 (Firewire)
- Mac & PC
- SilverFast SE software
Epson Perfection V750 Pro
- Scanner for the Professional and high end amateur photographer
- Dual lens sytem 6400dpi (film) - 4800dpi (reflective)
- High Pass optics for higher scanning speed (10% faster) and improved edge sharpness
- 48 bit in/out
- Optical density of 4.0 DMax
- Matrix CCD with micro lens
- Optimized lamp system for film scanning
- PC centric ASIC processor
- USB 2.0 and IEEE 1395 (Firewire)
- Mac & PC
- Includes colour management tools for improved quality and reliability
- Full SilverFast Ai package
- Optional fluid mount accessory
Both scanners include Photoshop Elements 3 and EpsonScan software.
Seeing Double
What is the point of having two lenses on the scanners? The dual lens system allows for different materials to be scanned at optimal resolution, i.e 4800dpi for reflective materials and 6400dpi for film.. In my own tests I didn't find any advantage in using the 6400dpi resolution, it just generated very large files rather than extra quality. It should be noted that this is the first consumer scanner to offer a dual lens system, this is a major step forward.
The 6400dpi lens is for film scanning using the Film holders and will scan up to a maximum width of 5.9 inches. The 4800dpi lens is for scanning reflective materials, and film used on the Film Area Guide mask, up to a maximum width size of 8.5 inches. You don't need to switch the lenses, this is done automatically when you select the Document Type. Digital ICE is available on all resolutions using the 6400 dpi lens (but takes a long time on higher resolutions), it is also available for print scanning but not for scans using the film in the Film Area Guide.
High Pass Optics
This is Epsons' phrase for Anti-Reflection coating on the CCD glass to reduce reflections, reduce ghosting and increase the scan speed. I do not have the V750 here, but will make a point of fully testing Epsons High Pass Optics.
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Without coating |
With Anti-Reflection glass |
Fluid Mount Accessory
The optional Fluid Mount Accessory allows
- Scratch removal on Black&White and Kodachrome films
where Digital ICE is not usable
- Scanning even strongly curled films
- Scanning of alternate film formats that are not supported
via supplied film holders
In addition, fluid mounting
- Reduces grain from scanning
- Prevents Newton rings when scanning curved films
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The Epson Fluid Mount Accessory consists of a glass
tray and an alignment frame |
I do not have the Fluid Mount Access. here (nor the V750) but will try to get hold of one for the V750 review.
Note: Epson does not sell or provide the fluid for the tray
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