The Perfection V200 Photo has USB2.0 connectivity and is compatible with Windows and Mac. photo, the V200 is a bargain, particularly considering Epsons scanning software. Bundled software includes Epson Scan, which has facilities for restoring faded photos, removing dust and correcting other defects, ArcSoft PhotoImpression photo editing software and ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus, an OCR reader that transforms documents into editable computer files. The standalone scanner market has been under threat for some time now. The four-button operation panel includes a start button, copy button, scan to email button and scan to PDF button. With the lid closed it can scan items up to 25mm thick. Its extendable lid opens a full 180 degrees allowing users to scan large documents. The V200 comes with an integrated transparency unit and film holder that can accommodate a 6-frame 35mm film strip or four mounted slides. With an optical density of 3.2Dmax, the Perfection V200 Photo can capture a wide tonal range of colours creating the greatest level of detail in highlight and shadow areas. Priced at $249 (RRP), the Perfection V200 Photo scanner supports a high optical resolution of 4800 x 9600dpiproduced by a 12-line Advanced Matrix CCD (Charged Coupled Device) scanning head that uses Epson’s Micro Lens technology.

August 23, 2007: Epson has released a new slimline photo scanner with features and pricing to attract photographers.

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