In november 2014 Epson released with the Perfection V850 Photo a successor for the Epson Perfection V750 Pro on the market after 8 years. The scanner community has been waiting for that successor of the Perfection V750 Pro for a long time. Finally the time has come!

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

Designed for professional photographers and only the most serious amateurs, the Epson Perfection V850 Pro ($949.99) is arguably the scanner of choice if you want the best possible scan quality for photosand don't mind paying for the privilege. The catch is that you can get nearly the same scan quality in an Epson model that costs about 25 percent less. So whether the V850 ($1,149.00 at Amazon) is worth the price depends on how much of a perfectionist you are. The V850 is the next-generation version of the Epson Perfection V750-M Pro, which it's in the process of replacing. It's also Epson's current top-of-the-line photo scanner, one step up from the Epson Perfection V800 Photo ($2,884.10 at Amazon) , which is our Editors' Choice for a top-quality film scanner for prosumers. There aren't many differences between the V850 and its less expensive near-twin. Both are flatbeds, which means they can scan photographic prints, but the real reason to get either one is for scanning film. B...

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

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.

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.

It is really disappointing to find the medium format and large format holders of wrong dimension for such an expensive scanner. I would expect replacement for the film holders.

I'm using the silverfast software that shipped with the scanner and am getting superb quality with both my Medium Format and 35mm slides/negatives.. I highly recommend this scanner for the beginner as well as professional who has a library of film that needs to be scanned... Well done Epson!

Great product, not exactly an Imacon scanner, but very good quality for the price.

35mm slide scanning - preview fix and scan 12 slides at a time on the holder,

Durable; Easy to use and keep clean; Good supply of film and print holders; Great Features

Took a while to "get" the software

Although a very good scanner there is no facility to store the slide holders or document pad when not in use. As a high quality system you would have expected the designers to have thought of a total storage solution along with the scanner performance.

I have a ton of old 35mm slides that I wanted to digitize (some dating back to the early 60's). After a lengthy online review of available scanners, I chose the Epson V850 as it was under a $1,000 and was advertised to do a good job on color retention (due to LED lighting - pure white) and...