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The included software is capable and well designed, though, as it comes from several manufacturers, there is no single standard interface.
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The scanner's basic software includes LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE 6.0 (a reduced version of the powerful SilverFast AI) and Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, plus optical character recognition software and Epson scanning and copying utilities. The frames accommodate 35mm slides, 35mm strips (as many as 24 frames), medium-format film, and 4-by-5-inch film. Plastic frames hold the film securely, helping maintain good focus. It scans film using an extra light in the unit's top. The 4990's 8-by-10-inch scan area is larger than the 4870's and accepts both prints and film.
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The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo, an upgrade of the Perfection 4870 Photo, offers a dynamic range of 4.0 DMax, with 4,800x9,600dpi optical resolution vs. So far, the 4990 hasn't let me down.Epson's latest flatbed scanner claims capabilities in the realm of dedicated film scanners for far less money, aiming to please both advanced amateurs and professionals on a budget. Since I generally shoot large format, I am VERY picky about resolutions and fine detail.
While there were some very slight differences with color fringing and noise in the dark values at the highest resolutions, the 4990 held its own with the high-end scans. I had a high-end lab make scans at several resolutions and compared them against those I made with the 4990. I did a comparison test with several different images from transparencies made with a Hasselblad. If people are having problems, it's likely caused by the operator, not the scanner. I have to agree with some of the previous comments. Using the standard Epson software seems to work just fine using the "Professional" tab selection. Now, just pick a scan resolution that give you at least 2400x3000 pixels, 2400 dpi would work in this example giving final dimensions of about 2351x3526. You should determine the size of the print you would like, say 8x10 (inches) and multiply each dimension by 300 (dots per inch) to get the size (in pixels) of your final scan. I have been using my 4990 for several months now and have gotten great results from transparencies and negatives ranging from 35mm to 8x10. Wow, there sure are a lot of varying responses to this one! Doug's carriers definitely help 120, I use one, but I don't know if they contribute to 35mm. Should be obvious.īegin by using Epson's simplest defaults, ignoring the special options. The nature of the image itself will sometimes dictate size.ĭon't let know-it-alls discourage you about your 4990, it's a great scanner.most of the time when people complain about scanners it's because they're personally unskilled or just blowing smoke. If the film is grainy you'll be even happier with your flatbed because the grain increases the impression of sharpness. It's true that 4990 isn't as wonderful as 4000mp Nikons (I use Nikon V for 35mm and am awed by its capability), but it's absolutely false to say you can't make very fine 6X9" and larger from 35mm with it, because I've done so with my significantly inferior Epson 3200 (which I continue to use with 120). Roger, people who once used various flatbeds and have now invested in film-only scanners are usually eager to dismiss the potential of 4990 and other flatbeds. Here is the URL for that picture, reduced where it won't fall off your monitor. Am I on the wrong track and should I be worrying about ppi or dpi etc? If so, any recommendations as to how I should customize my scans? As to what I am going to do with my new scans, probably print some and copy the rest to CDs which will take up a lot less room than those old Argus 36 slide holders. I took this shot with a Leica IIIg using Ektachrome in Italy, circa 1958. This is 1683 x 1250 pixels with a resolution of 96. Having done a number of slides, I realized that I can customize the size I want and store it to memory. This might be great for email, but not if I ever wanted to print the picture or do any serious cropping etc. the size produced was 4 x 6 or somewhere around 350 x 250 pixels. After doing a number of slides, I realized that I was probably scanning too small.
#SILVERFAST EPSON 4990 HOW TO#
Maybe I missed it somewhere, but EPSON provided very little info on how to do scans except for a Quick Guide. I am working with the basic software EPSON 4990 which comes up on the Import with Elements 3.
I just happened on this forum, and have read some of the recent comments relative to scanning.
I had no idea there was something new on the horizon, with the new EPSON V series.
#SILVERFAST EPSON 4990 PRO#
I just purchased an EPSON 4990 Scanner, not the Pro Mode. I guess I am a day late and a dollar short on scanning 35mm slides.
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