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Epson has released two new flatbed scanner models including the Epson Perfection V700 PHOTO and the Epson Perfection V750-M PRO. Both of these scanners offer resolution enhancements 4800dpi to 6400dpi optical resolution utilising a Dual Lens(TM) System. Additionally, the Pro version offers a Fluid Mount Accessory for wet mounting unmounted films and a new MF film strip holder that has been increased in size to permit scanning of 120 film up to 20cm in a single length which should keep the 6×17 panorama photographers happy.

Owning the Epson 4870 for the last eighteen months or so I will be interested to see the actual resolution advantage this new scanner provides. I personally feel that the 4870 only provides around 1200dpi of excellent quality resolution or a 6x enlargement. Even if the new scanners only provide a similar resolution advantage this will still translate to around 1600dpi or circa 26" prints from 6×9 or 38" prints from 4×5".

Further Reading

• Read Vincent Oliver’s Epson V700 Photo scanner review over at photo-i.

~ by John Mackay on February 24, 2006.