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Tag: photo scanner

Posted on 17/10/202217/10/2022

Canon’s ImageFormula RS40 Photo and Document Scanner Takes on Epson’s FastFoto FF-680W

In a snap, turn shoeboxes of snapshots into image files


Canon ImageFormula RS40 Photo and Document Scanner Review at PCMag

Canon ImageFormula RS40 Photo and Document Scanner Review at PCMag

THE BOTTOM LINE

Canon’s capable ImageFormula RS40 is an affordable sheetfed snapshot-photo scanner suitable for families and home offices. (It also doubles as a document

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Posted on 12/09/2021

ClearClick’s QuickConvert 2.0 Recasts Hardcopy Photos, Negatives, and Slides as Digital Files

An affordable, portable scanner for images of all kinds


ClearClick QuickConvert 2.0 Review at PCMag

ClearClick QuickConvert 2.0 Review at PCMag

THE BOTTOM LINE

ClearClick’s QuickConvert 2.0 conveniently digitizes photos, slides, and negatives. It’s easy to use, but each individual scan requires manual adjustments that take some

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Posted on 21/11/2020

Visioneer 7800 Flatbed Scanner with Tag That Photo Face Recognition Software

Easy scanning and useful photo management
software, with a small catch


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4.0 EXCELLENT
By William Harrel – November 19,  2020

Visioneer 7800 Tag That Photo Scanner review at PCMag

THE BOTTOM LINE

The Visioneer 7800 scans photos and text well, and the bundled Tag

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Posted on 21/12/2018

Imaging on the Go with Canon’s CanoScan LiDE 400 Portable Flatbed Scanner

Review of Editors' Choice Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 at PCMagPROS
Vibrant photo scans. Excellent software bundle. Comes with kickstand for upright positioning. Very simple to use.

CONS
Lacks mobile device and wireless support. Could be more accurate when scanning serif fonts.

BOTTOM LINE
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Posted on 21/12/201821/12/2018

Basic Photo and Document Capture with Canon’s CanoScan LiDE 300 Portable Flatbed Scanner

Review of the Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 at PCMagPROS
Strong software bundle for the price. Easy to use. Good photo-scanning quality.

CONS
Scanning serif fonts with the default utility could be more accurate. Limited mobile device support.

BOTTOM LINE
For an occasional-use photograph … Read More

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Posted on 07/08/201708/11/2017

High-Def, Wide-Format, and Slide and Negative Scans with Epson’s Expression 12000XL-PH

Review of the Epson Expression 12000XL-PH at PCMagPROS

  • High-resolution, wide-format scanning. Scans slides, negatives, and transparencies, as well as reflective photos and artwork. Highly accurate color and detail.

  • CONS

    Expensive. Big and heavy. Transparency unit comes uninstalled.

  • BOTTOM LINE

    The Epson Expression 

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Posted on 02/02/201711/10/2017

Scan Photos Lighting Fast with Epson’s FastFoto FF-640 High-speed Photo Scanning System

Review of Epson's $649.99-MSRP FastFoto FF-640 High-speed Photo Scanning System at Computer ShopperAfter living with digital cameras and scanners for decades, we can’t help but wonder: Just how many shoeboxes of snapshots are left in the world?

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Posted on 09/12/201419/10/2017

Epson’s Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner

The photo scanner we’re looking at here today for some reason brought to mind my first flatbed. Believe me; it was not (while it was considerably more expensive), nearly as powerful nor as capable as … Read More

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