Re: Epson V-500
on 2013-02-19 7:11 Darren Addy wrote Either way, this fellow's helpful review of how to best use the software might prove useful, whichever scanner you purchase: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3THLREMM62JRP/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R3THLREMM62JRP hmm, i'm not impressed with that reviewer's note on VueScan - there's nothing about ViewScan's workflow that depends on making adjustments in the app, and of course VueScan can autocrop, etc. if desired second, the description of using the Epson Scan controls seems like it would leave a lot on the table, so to speak, and has the same pitfalls as doing similar adjustments in VueScan i also noticed the V600 has a 6cm max transparency width; my 4990 has can scan transparencies across the whole bed, which means 8 slides can fit at once in the holder, which i have used a lot (fully automated with VueScan) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Epson V-500
On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 9:06 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: > On Feb 16, 2013, at 15:06 , Ann Sanfedele wrote: > >> Yup >> I have one and love it - >> I think it was Charles whose recommendation I took initially >> > > Must be another Charles on this list? I've never used one. > > -Charles Nick David Wright was the first to point out the V500 to PDML (back in 2010) and posted on several different occasions how much he liked it. As time went on, more PDML members chimed in with their experiences. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Epson V-500
On Feb 16, 2013, at 15:06 , Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Yup > I have one and love it - > I think it was Charles whose recommendation I took initially > Must be another Charles on this list? I've never used one. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Epson V-500
Thanks to all who responded about this scanner. Looks like the price is right and the sale is good through the end of the month. I have a bunch of 1930s vintage 6 x 9 negs to scan and this looks like it will go up to 6cm x 12cm so I should be good to go. -p On 2/16/2013 3:06 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Yup I have one and love it - I think it was Charles whose recommendation I took initially ann On 2/16/2013 11:06, Paul Sorenson wrote: Atlex has a bunch of Epson printers and scanners on sale and I'm considering the V-500. Anyone have any experience with this? Here's the link if anyone needs an inexpensive printer. http://www.atlex.com/deals/epson-advantage-program -p -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Epson V-500
I have Vuescan, but i'm looking forward to using the Epson software again.(There was no version of Epson software for the 3200 that would install and work with later versions of OSX, despite what Epson says.) On the 3200 it enabled much better find tuning of exposure and color. Vuescan dials are clunky, IMO. Incremental changes do almost nothing, then suddenly tip it over the edge. Now, it may be that it will work better with the 500, and I will definitely try it, but I'm not a fan of Vuescan at present. Paul On Feb 16, 2013, at 10:37 PM, steve harley wrote: > on 2013-02-16 9:06 Paul Sorenson wrote >> Atlex has a bunch of Epson printers and scanners on sale and I'm considering >> the V-500. Anyone have any experience with this? > > i have a 4990 which i understand is fairly similar internally; i have scanned > several hunded slides with the carrier with decent results, but i don't > expect wonders; i've also done basic reference scans of a few hundred of my > dad's prints and contact sheets, and lots of utility scans (where quality is > not paramount); it has lasted well with these widely spaced episodes of heavy > scanning; i'm rather amazed at how well it has kept dust out of the interior > despite only dusting and wiping it occasionally; i use Vuescan with it on OS > X and i recommend Vuescan highly (i bought a perpetual license at the 1999 > price …) > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Epson V-500
on 2013-02-16 9:06 Paul Sorenson wrote Atlex has a bunch of Epson printers and scanners on sale and I'm considering the V-500. Anyone have any experience with this? i have a 4990 which i understand is fairly similar internally; i have scanned several hunded slides with the carrier with decent results, but i don't expect wonders; i've also done basic reference scans of a few hundred of my dad's prints and contact sheets, and lots of utility scans (where quality is not paramount); it has lasted well with these widely spaced episodes of heavy scanning; i'm rather amazed at how well it has kept dust out of the interior despite only dusting and wiping it occasionally; i use Vuescan with it on OS X and i recommend Vuescan highly (i bought a perpetual license at the 1999 price …) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Epson V-500
I bought one about two years ago when I needed to replace my SCSI scanner: it does an excellent job without much fuss, even the auto settings work well. I've used it for both 35mm and 6x6, mono and colour media, negatives and positives.It comes with both a "Dust Removal" and Digital ICE options. Scan resolution can be matched to the output automatically, which can be useful. It also, of course, can act as a simple copier! I'd have no hesitation in recommending it. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Sorenson Sent: Sunday, 17 February 2013 2:06 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Epson V-500 Atlex has a bunch of Epson printers and scanners on sale and I'm considering the V-500. Anyone have any experience with this? Here's the link if anyone needs an inexpensive printer. http://www.atlex.com/deals/epson-advantage-program -p -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Epson V-500
Think it's time to replace my Epson 3200 then. It's a struggle to keep it compatible with today's OS, and the 500 should be substantially better. Paul On Feb 16, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Mark C wrote: > I used a V-500 for a while and found it to be very good. I got some very > good scans with the V500, mostly of medium format film - it certainly > delivered bang for the buck. > > On 2/16/2013 11:06 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: >> Atlex has a bunch of Epson printers and scanners on sale and I'm considering >> the V-500. Anyone have any experience with this? >> >> Here's the link if anyone needs an inexpensive printer. >> >> http://www.atlex.com/deals/epson-advantage-program >> >> -p > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Epson V-500
I used a V-500 for a while and found it to be very good. I got some very good scans with the V500, mostly of medium format film - it certainly delivered bang for the buck. On 2/16/2013 11:06 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Atlex has a bunch of Epson printers and scanners on sale and I'm considering the V-500. Anyone have any experience with this? Here's the link if anyone needs an inexpensive printer. http://www.atlex.com/deals/epson-advantage-program -p -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Epson V-500
Yup I have one and love it - I think it was Charles whose recommendation I took initially ann On 2/16/2013 11:06, Paul Sorenson wrote: Atlex has a bunch of Epson printers and scanners on sale and I'm considering the V-500. Anyone have any experience with this? Here's the link if anyone needs an inexpensive printer. http://www.atlex.com/deals/epson-advantage-program -p -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
