Features Handling Performance Verdict Specification The Epson Perfection V550 was announced on September 18, 2013. It is the size of a larger classic domestic flatbed scanner and of a similar weight, capable of scanning up to A4 documents as well as 35mm and 120mm film.

High resolution scans; Effective dust removal; Software supports multiple file formats; Histogram compensation adjustment; Batch scanning up to 12 images

Slow capture times; Auto exposure not effective with all negative types

I have not yet attempted to scan transparencies with this scanner, but its performance in scanning reflective images is good, and in line with my expectations from having previously used previous Epson Scanners of the same general character, which performed well. I have two small reservations.

I have to admit, this product is awesome. Wow! My parents bought us one of this last year so we can scan our old photos and keep them in high definition. I was suprised on how our old photos turned out to look after we scaned them using Espon Perfection V550 Photo.

Restores old photos with Digital ICE Technology

Quiet Expensive

Quick to start and provides good quality scans. Turns itself off after a while of non-use which is good. However the on switch is hidden on the side towards the back which is fiddly to find if you have the scanner next to other things. A switch on the front would have been better.

Great Picture Quality; Simple Controls

Bulky

Relatively easy to set up & I am not a techno wizard; Scans quickly and saves immediately on PC still need to play around and work out more features

No manual; It had to be downloaded & this is a feature I dislike with any modern items; Similarly I had to download the software due to the system I have

Generally easy to operate the device. will operate easily for a beginner

Then, too, there are several midrange photo scanners in between, including the topic of this review, Epson's $199.99-list Perfection V550 Photo Color Scanner-which, as you'll see as you read on, is a fine little scanner in its own right, even if Epson neglected to include image-editing software… A...

It is a great addition to my office machines. I have not used it for pictures. But i got it with that in mind as i have 100 year old family photos. I am a student and it is seriously helping me with that. Because i needed a commercial printer for grad school i got one without scan capability.

The most frustrating computor accessory ever

This Epson scanner provides an excellent springboard for a photo-heavy workload with the occasional slide or negative thrown in. It is affordable, produces quality scans and has a decent array of applications. It is bulky, though, and the optional onsite warranty might cause some frowns.

Versatile; Quality is great; Decent scanning speed; Excellent value for money

It's big; Awkward position of power button; Onsite warranty is optional