Its platen has a reflective scan area of 8.5 x 11.7 inches as well as an 8 x 10-inch built-in transparency unit for scanning film. Like the Perfection V700 Photo scanner, the V850 has a dual-lens system that automatically selects a 4800 dpi optical resolution lens for reflective photo scanning or a 6400 dpi lens when using film holders. This lets you load another batch of films into the holders while the previous batch is being scanned and is a real time saver when you have a lot of originals on film to scan.
This means the image processor can work slightly faster because it is receiving ‘cleaner’ data.įaster scanning is also possible with the V850 since it comes with two sets film holders and slide holders, while the V800 has only one set. These are designed to extract the maximum possible image quality from the scans by reducing the amount of stray light entering the system with respect to the usable scanning illumination. Both scanners have similar specifications but the V850 adds anti-reflection coatings on the optics and high-reflection coatings on the mirrors. A claimed 4.0 DMax ensures accurate reproduction of the tonal range and gradation of the originals.Įpson also released a ‘sister’ model, the V800 at the same time as the V850. The cold cathode light source used in the previous models has been replaced by Epson ReadyScan LEDs, which provide more consistent performance over time and don’t need regular recalibration. Replacing the V750 and V700, which were released in 2006, it offers faster start-up times and lower power consumption.Īngled view of the Perfection V850 Pro scanner. The highest-featured flatbed photo scanner currently available in Australia, it is the first to come with a calibration kit that lets users integrate scans seamlessly into a colour-managed workflow. Full reviewĪnnounced in September 2014, the Epson Perfection V850 remains the flagship model in the company’s scanning line-up.
In our opinion, Epson’s Perfection V850 Photo is the best flatbed photo scanner currently available in Australia. Novice users should allow learning time for which software to use and what settings to apply.īeing ruggedly built, the V850 would make a good choice for schools, workshops and camera clubs who invest in shared equipment. Users with prior scanning experience should find most facets of the V850 reasonably easy to understand and use. Those with only prints to digitise can find cheaper scanners in most multi-function printer/copier/scanner devices. But it’s also ideal for anyone with lots of old photos on film to scan, particularly if they are on a range of different film sizes. The V850 is a professional device that has been designed for use in a colour managed workflow.
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