Epson Perfection 4870 PRO Scanner | 
| Brand: Epson
This item is no longer available
Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20
Dimensions (in): 22.5 x 16 x 9
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: B11B163071
Model: B11B163071
UPC: 010343849167
EAN: 0010343849167
ASIN: B0001B5AJY
Release Date: February 15, 2004
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| Features:
| • | 4,800 x 9,600 dpi optical resolution, 12,800 x 12,800 dpi interpolated | | • | 48-bit color depth, 16-bit grayscale; 3.8 Dmax | | • | Transparency adapter built into lid with 4 film holders | | • | Professional software bundle including LaserSoft SilverFast Ai 6.0 | | • | USB 2.0 and Firewire connectivity; PC and Mac compatible |
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Product Description
With superior 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution, DIGITAL ICE Technology, and premium software titles, the high-value Epson Perfection 4870 Pro enables brilliant restorations of photos, transparencies, and more. It accommodates film as large as 4" x 5" or up to twenty-four 35mm negative images simultaneously using a built-in 6" x 9" transparency unit. With sharpness and resolution comparable to that of more expensive dedicated film scanners, this groundbreaking product provides the flexibility to automatically scan and restore film or faded and damaged photos.This performer offers a revolutionary digital scanning solution, complete with leading-edge technology and high-speed connectivity options. Its astounding performance, paired with extraordinary price points, makes it a valuable partner for creating professional quality scans from virtually any original.
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| Customer Reviews:
Highly Recommend! April 13, 2004
J. Gusky
64 out of 67 found this review helpful
I shoot black & white 35 mm. Previously relied upon either a Polaroid SprintScan 4000 or drum scans. The 4870 produces gorgeous scans and is easy to use. I'm very happy with my purchase. SilverFast has proved to be a dissapointment for use with B&W negs. I would probably have purchased the regular 4870 vs. Pro version if I had it to do over again.
Just Buy It; You'll Love It! July 29, 2005
Elisha Granger (NYC, NY)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I finally have my perfect duo for scanning and editing. I am a "peripheral junkie" and have found a dream come true in this scanner. Yes, you will pay more but you will not be disappointed. I buy scanners at least yearly, but I won't do this in 2005 because I have found a wonderful product.
Scanning is super fast. Digital Ice really does make a difference. The organization of your scans is intuitive and easy. You can scan and make edits prior to the scan. I prefer to make my edits in Photoshop Elements #3.
When I have used the Digital Ice work flow, I have made significant edits on very old photos from my ancestors' 3rd World cameras with fabulous results.
"Digital Ice" is a significant component of this program which makes it worth the price. I haven't researched it recently, but this was the only scanner in December that bundled this component.
Wonderfull September 6, 2005
Jose Hidalgo
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Yes, it's really wonderfull for restoring very old B/W negative films. I am using it with negative films that are 60 or 70 years old and the result is incredible
Good Scanner, Poor Software July 23, 2008
Mike (Sheboygan Falls, Wisc., uSA)
I bought this a few years ago to scan 4x5 negatives, and the scan quality is very good.
The software stopped working. I reinstalled one of the versions that comes with it (there's Epson Scan and SilverFast), but it's functionality is falling apart again. Now it won't scan color negatives correctly (won't remove the orange cast). Still works fine for slides and prints though.
For b&w negatives and very high quality prints, I get good results at about 2700 dpi. For good quality prints, 600 dpi seems to capture all the detail, and for snapshots, I use 300 dpi*.
* I like to use a resolution that doesn't produce pixellation at the intended output scale--even if the pictures aren't sharp, they look better fuzzy than pixellated (IMO).
The scanner does take some time to warm up if it's idle for more than 5 or 10 minutes. But it does a great job.
One thing I have noticed is that a large JPEG file may not save, even though it appears to. I don't know if this is a Windows thing, or a scanner (software) thing, but it is best to Preview your files in Explorer before closing the file in the scanner application. That can be very frustrating after doing a couple hours worth of retouching on a scan. Large TIFs also don't seem to save at all. I am able to save JPEGs up to about 10 MB, TIFs up to about 40 MB, and larger GIFs. Bitmap images aren't worth working with, IMO, so I don't know if they save correctly.
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