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Epson Perfection 4490 Photo Scanner
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November, 2009

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Epson Perfection 4990 Photo

By John Blackford

We compared the 4990's scans to those from a drum scanner and from a Nikon Coolscan 8000ED. Naturally, the drum scanner had the best results, but while the 8000ED was sharper than the 4990, it scored lower on color accuracy. (However, the 8000ED work ...

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. 3.8 DMax and at the same resolution. In short, if you don't mind doing Photoshop corrections...

March, 2005

Rating

80

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Nikon Coolscan V LS-50 ED

By Jeff Dorgay

Outstanding film scans ; great software ; easy to set up ; intuitive scanning interface

Manual focus is hard to use

, this may be the only film scanner you'll ever need.

The glass, combined with an optical density that Nikon rates at 4.2D gives the CoolScan V the power to handle extreme contrast in both slides and negatives. Coolscan scanners have always used Nikkor ED (extralow dispersion) glass, and the V is no...

October, 2004

Rating

82

Partner Source
cnet.com
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Canon CanoScan LiDE 80

By Jeffrey Fuchs

Sharp design ; scans negatives ; thin and light

Doesn't scan slides ; so-so scan quality ; slightly pricey

If you're looking for a portable scanner that doesn't skimp on style, you'll like the razor-thin Canon CanoScan LiDE 80.

For those looking for a less expensive model with the same design and better-looking color photograph scanning, the LiDE 80's sibling, the CanoScan LiDE 50, fits the bill--unless you need to scan film. With its slender body; lightly ribbed,...

November, 2003

Rating

68

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

AAXA P1 LCoS-based pico projector review

By Daniel Lim

Having used four generations of home entertainment projector over the last decade, I was skeptical of small-form factor pico projectors when they first

April, 2009

No rating

slashgear.com
US

Epson Perfection 4490 Photo Scanner

A premium value for professional quality scans, the Epson Perfection 4490 Photo delivers extraordinary results with 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution and an impressive 3.4 Dmax. This full-featured...

The Epson Perfection 4490 Photo offers fully automatic scanning for increased productivity, plus two advanced scanning modes for greater control. Powerful Digital ICE technology offers built-in dust and scratch removal capabilities for film, while...

August, 2008

No rating

digitaltrends.com
US

X-bit labs - EPSON Perfection 4490 PHOTO Scanner: Impeccability Check

By Sergey Samarin

Today we are going to take a look at another solution from the EPSON Perfection family, which was supposed to update the series of scanners targeted at photo amateurs and advanced users. How good will this mainstream product prove in our lab? Find out ...

This review is approaching its end, so it's time to sum it up in a few words. And in my opinion, the Epson Perfection 4490 Photo is a somewhat insipid, aimless product. It has a rather high price ($250) but lacks some useful functions. I don't like ...

November, 2006

Rating

91

xbitlabs.com
US

HP Scanjet 4890 Scanner

By Jen McPherson

There are many scanners out there today that boast a great deal of features that would be appealing to the casual user and the professional alike. Today we are looking at the HP Scanjet 4890. It has many great features, one that most impresses me, ...

May, 2006

Rating

80

techgage.com
US

Perfection 4490 Photo

By Rick Oldano

First-Rate Flatbed Photo Scanner

Small footprint. Great image quality. Solid software bundle ; No hardcopy manual

No hardcopy manual

. The Epson Perfection 4490 Photo is a quality scanner that has the flexibility a photographer needs.

The Epson Perfection 4490 Photo is a quality scanner that has the flexibility a photographer needs. With its secondary light source, film holders for both 35mm and medium-format slides and negatives, and great image quality, the Perfection 4490...

January, 2006

Rating

80

maclife.com
US

X-bit labs - EPSON Perfection 4990 Scanner: Déjà vu

By Sergey Samarin

We would like to introduce to you a new model in the excellent photo scanner family line from EPSON. Selling at a pretty reasonable price, this solution offers all the benefits of the predecessors and boasts a few modifications. How revolutionary are ...

It's really very hard to be pushing the bar ever higher, releasing another top model each next year. This time, regrettably, I cannot say the innovations are revolutionary. On the contrary, the innovations are so insignificant that it probably doesn't ...

December, 2005

Rating

100

xbitlabs.com
US

Epson Perfection 4490 Photo

By Richard Jantz

This feature-rich flatbed delivers attractive photo and film scans, but at a premium price.

The Epson Perfection 4490 is a powerful scanner with versatile image-enhancing features, but its premium price makes it best suited for serious photographers and other detail-conscious users.

In the on-screen photo test, our judges rated the 4490 second only to the Epson Perfection 3490 Photo for its color accuracy, contrast, and detail in both shadows and highlights. Now, with the debut of its new Perfection 4490 Photo, Epson has...

October, 2005

Rating

90

pcworld.com

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