Flatbed Scanner35mm120
Discontinued
Epson Perfection V550 Photo
Budget flatbed entry point
Optical DPI
6,400
Effective DPI
2,000
Actual useful resolution
Dmax
3.4
Density range
Formats
2
35mm, 120
Best For
- Budget flatbed entry point
- Occasional scanning
- Document and print scanning with film capability
- Users not yet committed to film
Limitations
- Single lens - less sharp than V600+
- 35mm results very soft
- No large format holders
- V600 significantly better for small price increase
Software Support
Native Software(Epson Scan 2)
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro
Budget Epson flatbed. Single lens system unlike V700/V800/V850. Basic but functional.
Scan Time
2-4 minutes per 35mm frame
Buying Guide
Entry-level option but V600 is much better for modest extra cost. Single lens vs V600 dual-lens makes noticeable difference. Only consider if found very cheap. Suitable for trying film scanning before investing properly.
Pricing
Used (typical)£50 - £100
Prices as of 2025-01. UK market, may vary.
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