Epson Perfection V 850 PRO

74 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 74 reviews of Epson Perfection V 850 PRO. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size. The reliability is also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed comments about the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Epson Perfection V 850 PRO is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Epson Perfection V 850 PRO from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size. The usability is also appreciated.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Epson Perfection V 850 PRO

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Epson Perfection V 850 PRO from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price, but the size and reliability get negative opinions.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Epson Perfection V850 Pro

The Epson Perfection V850 Pro photo scanner offers professional-quality scanning for photographic prints and for film (positive or negative) at up to 8 by 10 inches.

High-quality scans for photographic prints and film (including slides). Color-calibration target and software included.

Color-calibration software is frustratingly hard to use.

If you want top-tier scan quality, and either aren't concerned about color calibration or plan to get a program like SilverFast Ai Studio 8 that offers its own color calibration, be sure to take a close look at the Editors' Choice Epson V800. It...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by (digitalcameraworld.com)

Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner review

Professional quality flatbed film scanning for any home lab, although at a professional price that is hard to justify

Mar, 2023

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Expert review by (tipa.com)

Epson Perfection V850 Pro

The Photo Scanner category has not been included in the TIPA Awards selections for many years, but the introduction of the Epson Perfection V850 Pro inspired members to bring it back. The V850 Pro allows for scanning of all film sizes up to 4x5 inches...

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Fabulous scanner

I first checked this scanner out at the PDN Expo in NYC last fall. The Epson rep told me it would only do batch scanning with Epson Scan, not with Silverfast. Because of that, I delayed the purchase. I was already using Silverfast Ai Studio with a...

Versatility; software (Silverfast); double set of film frames; accuracy; great batch scanning capabilities

Bundled Silverfast is the SE Plus version; for a high-end scanner, it should be at least the Ai Studio version. That said, if you buy it from Newegg you save enough on price to make up the difference for buying the Ai Studio upgrade ; Also, Epson reps...

Jul, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Fabulous scanner

Versatility; software (Silverfast); double set of film frames; accuracy; great batch scanning capabilities

Jul, 2015

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Consumer review (epson.com)

Epson V850 Photo Scanner

" Together w/SilverFast software, it does a great job scanning 4x5 and 220 film. "

Oct, 2016

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Consumer review (epson.com)

Terrific scanner; Silverfast, not so much

" This is an excellent scanner, and I'd recommend it to anyone. Does an excellent job of positives, negatives, and slides. The downside is Silverfast; I've never been able to get it to work. However, the Epson scanning software works well enough that...

Oct, 2016

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Consumer review (epson.com)

Conflicted!

" Just received scanner. I prefer using SilverFast for my scanning and retouching. Epson scanner has conflicts with SilverFast. I've searched everywhere on internet. Found possible solution from SilverFast support but I'm having to jump through hoops...

Aug, 2016

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Consumer review (epson.com)

V850

" This machine is an excellent device for scanning 35 mm slides. There is a learning curve, but it is well worth the effort. "

Aug, 2016

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Consumer review (epson.com)

Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner

" Its hard to write a review when the scanner didn't work right out of the box. The epson photo printer I got for my birthday quit after 6 prints. Whats going on at Epson!! "

Jul, 2016

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