Scanner · Flatbed
Epson Perfection V550 Photo
Discontinued35mm120
Budget flatbed entry point
- Type
- Flatbed
- Formats
- 35mm, 120
- Optical DPI
- 6,400
- Dmax
- 3.4
Density range
Best for
- Budget flatbed entry point
- Occasional scanning
- Document and print scanning with film capability
- Users not yet committed to film
Limitations
- Single lens, like the V600
- 35mm results soft
- No large format holders
- V600 adds Digital ICE for prints
Software support
| Native Software | Supported (Epson Scan 2) |
| VueScan | Supported |
| SilverFast | Supported |
| Negative Lab Pro | Not supported |
Budget Epson flatbed. Single lens system unlike V700/V800/V850. Digital ICE for film. Basic but functional.
Scan time
2-4 minutes per 35mm frame
Buying guide
Entry-level option, close to the V600 in specification (6400 dpi, Dmax 3.4, same 35mm and 6x22cm holders). The V600 adds Digital ICE for prints. Suitable for trying film scanning before investing properly.
Pricing
- Used (typical)
- £50 - £100
Prices as of 2025-01. UK market, may vary.