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EPSON Perfection 3200 PRO Color Scanner, B11B156081 | List Price: $649.99
Discount Price: $699.99
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Brand: Epson
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features: - 3,200 x 6,400 resolution
- 48-bit color depth, 3.4 dMax
- 4-by-9-inch transparency unit
- USB 2.0 and FireWire connectivity
- PC and Mac compatible
spotty scanning [Posted on 2003-11-06]
I bought the Epson 3200 Photo scanner and had problems with spotting of images scanned in the upper right hand corner of the scanning bed. After exchanging the first unit, I had the same problem with the replacement, which I returned for a refund. I would not recommend this model scanner to anyone. Shop elsewhere.
Scanner and software [Posted on 2003-12-30]
The scanner does a good job on both transparencies and negatives using the included carriers and is a relatively affordable way to digitize those older negatives and slides. The Silverfast software included is quite difficult to use, with meager, unclear documentation. Even purchasing the Taz Tally book may not be helpful, as it too is complicated and incomplete. The Epson software included with the scanner is simpler to use and gives adequate results, especially when scanning into Photoshop. Given the choice between the standard 3200 or the pro version with the Silverfast AI software, I would now choose the standard version. The savings can be better spent elsewhere.
Terrific Scanner [Posted on 2004-02-14]
I've had several scanners over the years but this is the best one yet. I found it particularly good on a wide variety of photo formats, especially negatives of all common sizes. I agree with others that the Silverfast software is difficult to master but it does pretty good job after learning its quirks. Also, you print out a multipage guide on how to use Silverfast and visit their web site for online tutorials.
Next best thing to spending thousands of dollars. [Posted on 2004-12-06]
If you know what you are doing!
This scanner can give AWESOME results if you know how scanners work, understand colorspaces and film and other technical details, I ran a laser drum scanner and did color separations for a living for way to long, I can make this scanner dance and get great results, the SilverFast software is for ADVANCED USERS, novices or people that want a one button make it perfect first time need not apply. It is complex but it is also POWERFUL!
That said, Photoshop is way more complex than most people that use it actually know or understand.
I have done nothing but 35mm negatives and postives and 4 x 5 positvies with this thing and everyone of them looked AWESOME!!!
Outside of needing EXTREME enlargements, this scanner does 99.99% of what I need it to do for high end print magazine ads.
I am sure it works in non-transparent mode just fine, I just have never needed to use it.
Pros will love it, tweakers will love it and dedicated amatures ( future pros ) will love it, it is not for grandma or mom to scan in family photos and the like.
WARNING when buying Epson products [Posted on 2008-04-18]
PURCHASE YOUR EPSON PRODUCT THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR FROM EPSON DIRECTLY.
This is not a review of this product, but rather a word to the wise... Two and half months after my purchase of an Epson 10000XL scanner through Amazon, it stopped working. Through the followup and tech support process I learned that, because I purchased through Amazon, the manufacturer nor the seller would honor the 1 year warranty. Epson's position is that Amazon is not an authorized seller and that they merely act as broker for what can often be re-furbished or second hand merchandise.
So, should your purchase break or malfunction, as mine did, you are out of luck with regard to warranty.
This lesson cost me $2400.00
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