Canon Photo Scanner Review
A Canon Photo Scanner or An Epson Photo Scanner: Which One is Better?
I began with the idea that the difference between Canon and Epson photo scanners would be no more significant than the old song made famous by Louis Armstrong, with its line "You like tomato and I like tomahto..."
And I still held that opinion by the time I finished doing research at Amazon, with its product descriptions and customer reviews, at the manufacturers' websites, and at other places around the net.
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Canon vs. Epson: What I Learned
It Really DOESN'T Matter.
After surfing all over the internet and reading far more opinions than facts, I have formed my own opinion:
When it comes to choosing what to buy, you are likely to be happy with an Epson photo scanner or a Canon photo scanner... provided you select one that has the features you need.
If you need the higher resolution, larger scanning area, ability to scan negatives larger than 35 mm, or other features of a high end scanner, then get one. You won't be happy with a low end piece of equipment, no matter who made it.
So overall, it's about the features of specific models.
Features to Look for in a Slide or Photo Scanner
Also consider what other customers say about any scanner.
What do you want to do with the scanner you will get? That will determine which features matter to you. Here are some features to consider.
RESOLUTION:
How many DPI (dots per inch) do you need? The more you are going to be printing things out at larger sizes than the original photo, the higher the resolution, you will need. My photographer husband found that for his projects 2400 DPI was good.
SPEED:
If you will be scanning in thousands of family slides or photos for archival purposes, you may care less about the resolution and more about how quickly you can get the job done. (There are services you can hire too.)
SIZE OF SCANNING SURFACE:
If you will need to scan in large photos especially, be sure the scanner is large enough. Or some of them, like the Epson V33 and V330, have software to join together multiple scans, like if you are scanning in a map.
POWER SOURCE:
If you want a small, lightweight scanner to take places, you may want one that gets its power through its USB connection with your laptop.
Best Canon Photo Scanners
The description of these as best is because they are the top rated by Amazon customers. This means they received large numbers of positive reviews. What will turn out to be best for you will be a combination of features you want and the price that suits your budget.
My Top Pick of the Canons - Hundreds of people rate this one at the top!
This unit has so many great features... if I were buying a Canon today, it would be the 9000F.
Its resolution is up to 9600x9600.
It's easy to use.
Its FARE3 built-in software removes scratches and restores colors from old photos, slides, and negatives.
A Video Review of the Epson V600 and the Canon 9000F - This is a good example of comparing specific models rather than brands.
From a Youtube username of Epsonfans, so I expected a bias! But I thought it was a fair review all the way through.
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