Why i switched silverfast for vuescan david naylor. Here are the two scans i spoke of in my previous post. For calibrating your scanner, we recommend our patented and awardwinning auto it8 calibration using a calibration target from our own production in combination with silverfast ai studio 8 or archive suite 8. In order to achieve the best image quality we recommend to use silverfast ai studio. The start page of the software has a dropdown menu to select from multiple installed programsscanners, but it is not straight forward to get there, and the current manual has nothing in there how to correctly install two or. I am considering buying vuescan to replace the epson scan software that came with my newlybought v550, and your report on your experience is definitely. Epson scan software is no different, and that is my preference for scanning. Throwing out silverfast and replacing it with vuescan my. There are no film profiles and it doesnt have many bells and whistles. On e6 slides how does it compare to silverfasts srd function. Epson perfection v550 photo scanner software silverfast for. I found it very hard to emulate the results from negafix using. At first, the software can be daunting, but the company.
The most commercial option is vuescan scanner software used by over 900,000 users around the world. Nov 20, 2007 same with vuescan, most setting needs a tweak to get the best from them, silverfast is more geared to tweaking in that app, vs is more basic, but you can pp after the scan. Usually, these software solutions are not as powerful as silverfast. The years progressed and at some point the software failed to work reliably with my computer. For 8bit scans, the silverfast software is adequate, but to work with 16bit images, you would need the full. For more information, please, read our detailed test report about the epson perfection v850 photo. This video explains the benefits of scanner software silverfast 8 compared to the epson scan software in use with the latest epson. Scanning with silverfast vs epson scan photo examples.
Silverfast is the standard in the field of scanning and archiving software, featuring powerful highlights like fully automatic it8 calibration and multiexposure function both patented. My objective is to come up with a workflow to produce scans capable of 20x30 prints, and i. Silverfast is available for mac and windows and is usable as a standalone software, as well as a photoshop plugin. The years progressed and at some point the software failed to work reliably with my computer and so i upgraded to vuescan. Next, why not check out our articles on where to buy film or choosing the best black and white film. Epson scan is the cheapest solution, as it is free for all epson users. Get the precise color and detail you need to digitally archive all your priceless originals with the epson perfection v800 photo scanner. Lasersoft imaging, founded in 1986, is worldwide known as a pioneer of scanner and digital imaging software. Silverfast ai epson scanner software free downloads and. Only thing i see possible is that i can scan in best possible settings on the epson scan software, which would be 48bit and tiff. I stop using the epson software a while ago, so it might not be as precise a judgment as vuescan and silverfast, because its made from my memories of the software. I scan flat using the epsonscan software and do all my processing in post. Apr 08, 2014 where silverfast and epson scan work best are for those times when you just want an image to pop out of the scanner fully formed or for quick general scanning.
Epson scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for twaincompliant ocr scanning software, such as abbyy finereader. Jul 16, 2017 a plus in vuescans corner here is that you can zoom in on an image without the scanner making a slightly more detailed scan. Scanning with silverfast vs epson scan photo examples july 5, 2018 by penny 2 comments this is different from my usual food and beauty posts, but i want to share more photo related things and have been experimenting with scanning film, so i figured it might as well share this for anyone interested. Nov 01, 2019 the ocr software allows you to convert the scanned document into editable texts. Epson scan vs silverfast with the epson v800 v850 english. It has all the controls that i need and is fast for the batch scanning that i do on the epson. Jul 05, 2018 scanning with silverfast vs epson scan photo examples july 5, 2018 by penny 2 comments this is different from my usual food and beauty posts, but i want to share more photo related things and have been experimenting with scanning film, so i figured it might as well share this for anyone interested. Scanning tips with epson and vuescan software scan of 4x5 negative the image above illustrates the analog quality of a photograph that has been properly exposed, developed by inspection and scanned. I believe the best software to use all of the functionality the ls5000 is offering would still be the old nikon scan software. I scanned the above image on an epson v700 using epson scan software and.
I realize this may not be a fair comparison given silverfast has many features, but i would still welcome any comments. Epson perfection v850 pro with professional scan software. Silverfast and vuescan are the most commonly used professional tools for scanning film and slides. They were tested on an epson v700 andor plustek 120 scanner. Epson perfection v550 photo scanner software silverfast. After an hour of playing with it, i still couldnt get a decent scan out of the silverfast software.
The ocr software allows you to convert the scanned document into editable texts. The time required to perform the silverfast scans versus the epson scans was comparatively the same. My only reservation is that the epson software is not effectively. The printing solution printao 8 has great success in the area of large format printers since 20. I want to enlarge an image that im scanning with epson scan. When using silverfast or epson scan, each time you zoom in on a. I am considering buying vuescan to replace the epson scan software that came with my newlybought v550, and your report on your experience is definitely causing me to lean in the direction of vuescan for a software upgrade. Silverfast epson scanner software free download and. The advantage of raw is more flexibility i suppose, but using curves and levels i always and up with awful results, so ive always used 168. How can i remove dust marks from my originals as i scan them.
Without a doubt, the epson perfection v800 takes the win here. Epsonscan is a good, workingclass piece of scanning software, the best of all the manufacturers programs ive used. I started out using epson scan software with my first epson flatbed, a model 3170. More advanced software features, improved film holders, v800 can scan 12 slides at the time, compared to 6 on v600, and. If the software worked with my sheet scanner hp 7520, i could scan multiple prints at a time, frame each of the prints, adjust the corrections for each print separately, and obtain a separate scan for each print. Nov 20, 2007 on e6 slides how does it compare to silverfast s srd function. Why pay for and learn another post processing software. The start page of the software has a dropdown menu to select from. Vuescan discussion in scanning and scanners started by tareqphoto, apr 27, 2010. I also mailed hamrick vuescan and only way is to test my way forward. The v550 is a good value allround device, which is considerably upgraded with silverfast scan software.
Epson documentscan will automatically find your scanner on the same wifi network. Buy scanner software for epson better scan results with silverfast. Much like raw output in a digital camera, the linear scan is raw output straight from the scanners sensor e. When i scan to pdf using epson scan, my image is cropped or not the right size. Epson scan every scanner manufacturer provides an own scanner software for its devices. Overall comparison of the two programs from a quality of output standpoint. The unthinkable switching from vuescan to silverfast film. Epson scan automatically locates the target images and modifies their skew, and then starts scanning. Vs also has a direct to raw, aka raw from the scanner ccd.
Epson v800 epson scan vs silverfast large format photography. My objective is to come up with a workflow to produce scans capable of 20x30 prints, and i would like, in the first instance, to provide my own scan a drum scan by the service might be the final result if im happy with my own work. For my epson v600 with a v850 on the way i use the native scanning software. Epson scan is not possible to scan in raw and using two different software for scanning is not an option. The time required to perform the silverfast scans versus the epson scans was. Silverfast ai studio 8 scanner software plays the role of the dslr in this. Unfortunately batch scan is not useful with my slide scanner. To contact epson america, you may write to 3840 kilroy airport way, long beach, ca 90806 or call 18004637766. I risk an angry mob at my door when i say this, but i will move forward anyway. It supports many scanners that arent supported by the sane project. Heres a quick comparison of what i think is good and bad about the vuescan, epson and silverfast scanner software. If the software worked with my sheet scanner hp 7520, i could scan multiple prints at a time, frame each of the prints, adjust the corrections for each print.
An orange rectangle on the image is the scan frame that defines the area included in the final scan. Epson scan vs silverfast mit dem epson v800 v850 deutsch. It was totally nonintuitive and i didnt feel like having to learn it. I stop using the epson software a while ago, so it might not be as precise a judgment as vuescan and. Linear raw scans with epson v800 and vuescan analog. You can also instantly scan, copy, scan to email, and create pdfs. I ve found that scanning at 4800 dpi in silverfast show unnatural pixel stripes, such as the output has been interpolated by the software, while. More advanced software features, improved film holders, v800 can scan 12 slides at the time, compared to 6 on v600, and adjustable lens make this scanner a great tool even for professionals.
Raw scanning in silverfast, with with epson v850 i found it very hard to emulate the results from negafix using what silverfast refers to as raw format. Jul 09, 2019 without a doubt, the epson perfection v800 takes the win here. Try as i might, i cannot get the scans in silverfast to look better than when i use epsons packaged software that comes with it. The image quality, however, is very bad when scanning negatives and slides using the standard scan software from epson, since the density range of the scanner. I am looking for the best image quality at the highest speed possible. Looking for a great scanning software to use, look at silverfast 8 or even epson scan. I got an email the other day asking what i thought about my negative scanner, the reflecta crystalscan 7200. This is what i use the most, as it is fully capable of providing very strong scans. Epson scan provides additional image adjustment and. Nikon scan, silverfast or vuescan for coolscan 5000 photrio. Jun 07, 2016 overall, silverfast scan software works on a quite logical basis, with tools that follow the workflow from left to right and top to bottom. The images benefit from the intelligent automatic functions that make the scan and.
Only thing i see possible is that i can scan in best possible settings on the epson scan. You can even have a onetoone direct connection without a wifi network. The unthinkable switching from vuescan to silverfast. I just read on the lasersoft site that silverfast has better solutions for some of the functions, but somehow i doubt that. You are providing your consent to epson america, inc. Scanning with silverfast vs epson scan photo examples july 5, 2018 by penny 2 comments this is different from my usual food and beauty posts, but i want to share more photo. Epson scan or silverfast ai, and software like vs does. Ccd on epson v800, without any manipulation from the scanning software. Oct 23, 2014 a potentially important plus for vuescan is that hamrick software says it supports more than 2,000 models, compared with silverfast supporting about 350, so its more likely to support the scanner. They both can also be used to scan other things like documents and photos. The image quality and the scan speed of the epson v800 do not differ from the epson v850. Many people are looking for an alternative to silverfast because they have found it doesnt fit all of their needs.
All the results are out from the software with whatever adjustments and resized on photoshop and saved as jpeg no treatment on photoshop, epson scan is the easiest of the 3 software above for adjustment, just tick 2 or 3 options and scan. When i started scanning at home i used the epson scan software that was packaged with my epson 4990. Overall, silverfast scan software works on a quite logical basis, with tools that follow the workflow from left to right and top to bottom. As part of the archive suite and our lossless raw data concept, silverfast. All the results are out from the software with whatever adjustments and resized on photoshop and saved as jpeg no treatment on photoshop, epson scan is the easiest of the 3 software above for adjustment, just tick 2 or 3 options and scan, so how come many recommend vuescan or silverfast over epson scan. Same with vuescan, most setting needs a tweak to get the best from them, silverfast is more geared to tweaking in that app, vs is more basic, but you can pp after the scan. A potentially important plus for vuescan is that hamrick software says it supports more than 2,000 models, compared with silverfast supporting about 350, so its more likely to support the. Epson perfection v550 photo perfection series scanners. Vuescan vs silverfast seai plus 8 film forum leica forum. Then i moved up a bit and bought what was the top of the line at the time the 4990. Epsons software gives excellent results and is fairly easy to learn and use effectively.
You may withdraw your consent or view our privacy policy at any time. For calibrating your scanner, we recommend our patented and awardwinning auto. At first, the software can be daunting, but the company has numerous videos and tutorials available on their site, as well as a training offering. Next, why not check out our articles on where to buy film or choosing the best. Vuescan vs epson scan software cambridge in colour. Kenneth lee gallery scanning tips with epson and vuescan.
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