The V850 scans 12 slides, or 3 sections of negatives (of up to 6 frames) at the time and it takes on my computer 45 minutes to scan 12 slides with Digital Ice, 18 without and a bit longer for negatives if you have the maximum number of frames. Since the reviews that I saw where split, I did not the need to buy the updated version of Silverfast. Silverfast (I think that what it is called) was also included, but the version offered on the CD ROM would only support up to the V800, I could not try it. I comes with with its own software, EPSON Scan which is pretty basic (but since I do my post editing in Lightroom I don't really care). Before purchasing, I did an internet search and this one was generally amongst the top rated scanner, if not the best rated one it is also the same model that my photo supply store uses for commercial purposes. It is a bit pricey, $2000.00 CDN at the time. I am using an Epson Perfection V850 pro (there is maybe a newer model) and I am quite please with it. Most people will have experience with few, if not only one scanner, and you are likely to get biased opinions (like mine) since I did not have the opportunity to compare. Hardware will be mentioned in many of the threads along with some assessments by members. There have been a number of threads on the forum about scanning, and I would encourage you to search by terms like Vuescan, Silverfast, Epson, Coolscan, etc. I suspect that much of my film and slide library is not worth the effort, but you have to know to be able to sort out the keepers. Finally, some folks use high end flatbed scanners, but again it depends on your budget and expectations.Īnd if you have a large collection, you may want to do some type of fast, simple scanning to just see what is worth your time and attention. You could also send your stuff out if that has any appeal. Nikon offers the adapter, which is affordable, and many have got good results, but it is not necessarily a fast process. A more affordable options is to buy an attachment and use a macro lens and DSLR. The choices have narrowed considerably over the years as well. I guess I would start at what you want for a final product and how much do you want to spend? The ideal solution for 35mm slides and negatives is going to be a dedicated scanner, and they can get expensive. So please can anyone give me some pointers as to what to go for? I am using Windows 10 and have paired the scanner to the VueScan software but I am sure there are better Slide and paper Photo scanners (along with associated negatives) out there that would do the job better (in higher quality) and much faster too. I have tested out my Flatbed Scanner - an Epson Perfection 1650 and whilst it produces decent results, this scanner is really quite old. OK to my question (lol) - So having backed up and edited my digital photos taken during the past 22/23 years, my attention is now turning to sorting my huge collection of Paper Photos & negatives for the 20 year period previous and then all my other family photos dating back to when I was born (1953) and well before that too. So I've been very busy working things out for the 2 years since last posting - but I definately would not have benefitted by using LRC if I hadn't come here - so a massive thank you. I also transfer the photos to another external drive based in one of my Media Players, to view my completed work on a large screen TV. I hate amassing photos on a lot of devices as it takes time to sort duplicates out etc. My primary aim whilst away is to export to my photos to my PC's "Not Sorted" folder to work on later and transfer to my catalogue(s). I don't want to use Adobe Cloud, before someone chips in - and I positively hate "syncing" between folders etc - backup yes but not syncing as you can easily lose stuff. I have also in the last few weeks managed to to integrate Teamviewer to work alongside LRC, whilst I am away so I can basically export my on the road stuff to a "Not Sorted" folder on my PC - I'm using LR Android whilst away and editing using LRC when I get back home. I use Syncbackpro v10 for the backing up to the cloud and to a further internal drive on my PC. I have the recommended 1-2-3 backup strategy in place and am at the point where I am switching my Cloud based storage from Dropbox to Google Drive / Photos. I am using LRC now to sort and edit my huge digital photo collection covering the last 22/23 years. First of all I must thank the people who have helped me with LRC in setting up my workflow.
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