Testseek.com have collected 12 expert reviews of the Epson Perfection V30 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Epson Perfection V30.
October 2009
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The editors liked
The Epson contains no mercury and draws little power
Fast
High-quality color scans. Budget-friendly price.
180-degree lid for scanning books
Photo albums
And other objects
Overall impressive image quality.
The editors didn't like
There is no adapter to scan slides and negatives on this flatbed scanner.
Settings in Epson Scan software require some fiddling to reach true perfection.
180-degree lid for scanning books, photo albums, and other objects; overall impressive image quality.
Color photo scans a little dark.
With its high resolution, high-bit scanning capabilities, its overall impressive scan quality, and affordable price, the Perfection V30 is a good fit for those looking for a capable, simple to use scanner. Jury tests: Scan ColorGoodDetailVery GoodScal...
Abstract: Our Tests First, we time our scanners as theyre making a preview scan, and then at 96, 300, 600, 1200 and 2400 dpi. Then, we try to remove halftones from a magazine article, and finally we try out color and black-and-white photos.To check the accurac...
Fast, high-quality color scans. Budget-friendly price.
Settings in Epson Scan software require some fiddling to reach true perfection.
For less than $100, the V30 offers fast, high-quality scans with a surprisingly phat bundle of included helper apps.Perfection V30...
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Published: 2009-04-07, Author: Robin , review by: techworld.com
The V30 doesn't have everything – if you want a built-in transparency unit, for instance, you'll need to pay around £20 extra for the Perfection V300 – but the scan specifications and results are significantly ahead of those offered by most MFDs. For ...
Abstract: If you need a scanner just to digitise your old holiday snaps or keep on top of household paperwork, there's little point in splashing out on an expensive model with the best image quality and fastest performance, especially when cheap scanners are so ...
Abstract: Like its rivals, the Epson Perfection V30 comes with quick-access buttons to scan straight to PDF and email, copy and print, or scan normally. It's a compact model but needs an external power source as well as the USB connection, so it's a little less ...
Fast at all resolutions, Shortcut keys, Driver has lots of features in professional mode, Quality of scans is above average
Small colour discrepancy with yellow, black, green and magenta, Scans lack a little contrast, No film or slide scanning
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Published: 2009-07-13, Author: Nick , review by: macworld.co.uk
Solid, consistent scanning results; good detailed reproduction of a range of photos and documents; 48-bit colour; simple user interface and scanner controls; ReadyScan LED technology promises energy efficient scanning; affordable, especially if you shop a...
Higher resolution settings may be overkill for many; scanning smaller images at the same time only a partial success; no built-in Transparency Unit; Full Auto Mode interface looks dated. Min specs: A4 flatbed scanner; 4800x9600dpi resolution; 48-bit colou...
The V30 doesnt have everything – if you want a built-in transparency unit, for instance, youll need to pay around £20 extra for the Perfection V300 – but the scan specifications and results are significantly ahead of those offered by most...
