kaider
Newbie
Is the V500 still worth purchasing with the V600 releasing soon? I need a good scanner badly.
mh2000
Well-known
I would wait till the V600 is released. Epson has a history of significantly discounting discontinued scanners. I got my 4990 for like $200 new... a great deal IMO (even if it is a pretty crappy film scanner).
sevres_babylone
Veteran
In Canada, the Epson clearance store has "refurbished" V500 scanners going for $171 Cdn.
kaider
Newbie
I am actually in Malaysia. Over here the V500 is going for roughly USD350, which is quite pricey. Yeah i think i'll wait for the V600 to release and maybe get the V500 at a discount.
venchka
Veteran
Get serious.........
Get serious.........
The 4990 is the best new or used $200 scanner on the planet.
Get serious.........
The 4990 is the best new or used $200 scanner on the planet.
jorre
Newbie
Hi
I'm also picking one of those two scanners. I'd go for the V600 because it can scan 3 6x6 negatives, but today I read somewhere that the scanning area of the V500 and the V600 is the same. Is that correct? That would mean that with the right holder, the V500 can also scan 3 negatives at the same time?
I'm also picking one of those two scanners. I'd go for the V600 because it can scan 3 6x6 negatives, but today I read somewhere that the scanning area of the V500 and the V600 is the same. Is that correct? That would mean that with the right holder, the V500 can also scan 3 negatives at the same time?
hjfischer
Texas Rangerfinder
Check the Epson store (WWW.epson.com) for refurbished scanners @ significant savings.
scott kirkpatrick
Member
V500 scanner
V500 scanner
I picked up a V500 for $170 last June, well before I was aware that the V600 was coming. It was not available in all stores at that price, but still easy to find. The scanning area, holders used, seem to be the same as V600. The Epson software is upgradeable. If they are still remaindering V500s there is certainly a savings to be had. I haven't seen any reviews to understand what the advantages of the new model are, but there must be some.
scott
V500 scanner
I picked up a V500 for $170 last June, well before I was aware that the V600 was coming. It was not available in all stores at that price, but still easy to find. The scanning area, holders used, seem to be the same as V600. The Epson software is upgradeable. If they are still remaindering V500s there is certainly a savings to be had. I haven't seen any reviews to understand what the advantages of the new model are, but there must be some.
scott
SeaninBrisbane
Member
Hi - I am also looking to buy the Epson V500 or V600. From a purely end result point of view, are there any differences in output? I am not concerned about convenience as I rarely produce anything worth scanning! I shoot 6x6 b&w and colour. My only criteria is the final output. Thanks in advance, Sean
imokruok
Well-known
Is there a replacement coming on the V700? I was going to pull the trigger on one in the next couple of weeks.
SeaninBrisbane
Member
Not sure, but the scanners are more expensive here in Oz compared to the USA.
Cpitch
Established
Hi- I recentley purchased a V600 for 6x6 B&W and Colour and reflective
scanning and I am delighted with results,however I do not use the supplied software as I do have Vuescan which I use on my dedicated 35mm Coolscan IV.
These is not a criticism of Epson software Its just that I am comfortable using Vuescan on both scanners
scanning and I am delighted with results,however I do not use the supplied software as I do have Vuescan which I use on my dedicated 35mm Coolscan IV.
These is not a criticism of Epson software Its just that I am comfortable using Vuescan on both scanners
bizarrius
the great
Can anyone point out his settings on his color negative scan?
i Have the V600 and i dont think im happy with the color density.
My leica is 100% right on exposure.
I narrowed down my thoughts on 2 causes of the problem. The scanner's settings and the minilab's quality.
Im Scanning at 48bit(or 24 sometimes) color, 6400dpi and 30% scale with 1.8 Display Gamma on Continuous auto exposure.
Thanks.
i Have the V600 and i dont think im happy with the color density.
My leica is 100% right on exposure.
I narrowed down my thoughts on 2 causes of the problem. The scanner's settings and the minilab's quality.
Im Scanning at 48bit(or 24 sometimes) color, 6400dpi and 30% scale with 1.8 Display Gamma on Continuous auto exposure.
Thanks.
TareqPhoto
The Survivor
Post your sample.
bizarrius
the great
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l1/bizarrius69/112345.jpg
I am starting to think that its my mini labs fault because i have several quality differences on the same filmstrip.
What do you say?
I am starting to think that its my mini labs fault because i have several quality differences on the same filmstrip.
What do you say?
hon910
Established
Can someone with the V600 tell me if this scanner are able to scan the "panoramic 135mm film"?
Thank you
Thank you
PKR
Veteran
I think most of the Epsons will do a film strip. Check the Better Scan mount for the V500 and V600
http://www.betterscanning.com/scanning/models/v500.html
I wonder what the real difference is between these models. They appear to have the same scan engine and processor.
p.
http://www.betterscanning.com/scanning/models/v500.html
I wonder what the real difference is between these models. They appear to have the same scan engine and processor.
p.
sircarl
Well-known
FWIW, I recently got an e-mail from Doug Fisher at scanning.com in which he says, "I have yet to see a test that shows any real-world improvement with a V600 over a V500." I own a V500, with Fisher's MF holder, and when used with VueScan I am very pleased with the results.
wblynch
Well-known
I have the 4490, (the V500's predecessor), and I often have to turn down the brightness control to keep the scanner from pushing out the highlights. At times I will also reduce the contrast too. Then I make my changes in Photoshop to get the results I like.
The V500 and V600 are probably not that different so you might try it.
I have had the 4490 for about 5 months and just hated it at first. I can tolerate it a bit more now.
I use it only for medium format as I still can't stand it for 35mm. Even my old Canon FS2710 can do better. But I use a Pakon F235 for all my 35mm now since it's so fast.
The V500 and V600 are probably not that different so you might try it.
I have had the 4490 for about 5 months and just hated it at first. I can tolerate it a bit more now.
I use it only for medium format as I still can't stand it for 35mm. Even my old Canon FS2710 can do better. But I use a Pakon F235 for all my 35mm now since it's so fast.
bizarrius
the great
Hello. I Have the Epson V600 (as mentioned above) and i was doing some tests.
I noticed that when i put the film in the film holder it sort of makes like a small bump, when i put it like epson says and i figured it might give me some problems on sharpness etc on my scans. so i tried inserting the negative the other way around, which gives me a straight scan of my negatives and it gives a bit of better results. of course i have to flip horizontal my scans but its better since my scans are a bit more focused and sharp
I noticed that when i put the film in the film holder it sort of makes like a small bump, when i put it like epson says and i figured it might give me some problems on sharpness etc on my scans. so i tried inserting the negative the other way around, which gives me a straight scan of my negatives and it gives a bit of better results. of course i have to flip horizontal my scans but its better since my scans are a bit more focused and sharp