Epson Perfection 4870 PRO Scanner

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• Item Weight: 14.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001B5AJY
• Item model number: B11B163071
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank

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  #23 in	Electronics > Camera & Photo > Printers & Scanners > Slide & Photo
  #74 in	Electronics > Camera & Photo > Printers & Scanners > Flatbed

• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 12, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
What if the quality and power of a high-end, dedicated film scanner were available without the high-end price? What if that product could not only scan multiple slides and negatives, but old photographs as well—giving new life to faded or damaged originals? A remarkable breakthrough in high quality digital imaging, the Epson Perfection 4870 Photo offers the perfect solution—at a truly remarkable price.

With clarity and reproduction comparable to that of expensive dedicated film scanners, this premium product provides the flexibility to automatically scan and restore photos, transparencies, and more. Its built-in 6-by-9-inch transparency unit accommodates film as large as 4 by 5 inches or up to twenty-four 35mm negative images simultaneously. And, its superior 4,800 x 9,600 dpi resolution and stunning 3.8 Dmax deliver intricate detail for phenomenal reprints and enlargements.

Easy Photo Fix Technology

With Digital Ice Technology, which removes dust, scratches, and even tears at the click of a button, and innovative Epson Easy Photo Fix, the Epson Perfection 4870 Photo produces brilliant restorations. A complete digital scanning system, this high-value performer offers incredible versatility. And, it includes convenient high-speed connectivity for easy setup and installation.

When teamed with an Epson Stylus printer, the Epson Perfection 4870 Photo offers the perfect input/output solution. Its phenomenal performance, paired with its extraordinary price point, makes it easy for anyone to create professional quality scans from virtually any original.

Lasersoft SilverFast Ai 6.0
SilverFast Ai scan software sets a new standard for ease of control and sophistication for Desktop-Scanners and Digital Cameras. SilverFast Ai is high-end scan and imaging software from LaserSoft Imaging which is now available for more than 120 scanners and Digital Cameras under Mac (also OS-X), Windows 95, 98, 2000, and Windows XP operating systems. SilverFast Ai combines a very intuitive user interface with a sophisticated and professional control.

Beginners and professionals will appreciate the unique real-time controls and the intelligent automatic functions as well as the possibility to manually adjust the image at any point. Predictable color from the SilverFast Ai preview gives imaging and color reproduction a new dimension securing the correct workflow with the ScanPilot. The professional user can adjust any operation via numerical input and can precisely monitor the results using an online densitometer. SilverFast Ai enables any level of user to get brilliant results quickly!

SilverFast 6 now includes Job Manager, a feature that was previously available as an add-on. SilverFast is also able to do 48-bit full colour-corrected output.

What's in the Box
Epson Perfection 4870 PHOTO Scanner; 6-by-9-inch transparency adapter (built into scanner lid); 4 film holders: 35mm slides, 35mm film strips, medium format, and 4-by-5-inch film; driver and software CD-ROMs; CD-ROM with Lasersoft SilverFast Ai 6.0; USB 2.0/1.1 cable; scanner setup poster; Scanner Quick Guide

Product Description
EPSON Perfection 4870 Pro Photo Scanner brings professional quality scanning within reach of everyone who's serious about graphics or photography. An optical resolution of 4800 x 9600 dpi allows a 35mm piece of film to be enlarged to 60cm x 80cm (A1). By coupling this outstanding resolution with a moving transparency unit lamp, this flatbed scanner challenges conventional film scanners on quality and price. OS Compatibility - Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP; Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, OS X 10.2+

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend!, April 13, 2004

By	J. Gusky - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I shoot black & white 35 mm. Previously relied upon either a Polaroid SprintScan 4000 or drum scans. The 4870 produces gorgeous scans and is easy to use. I'm very happy with my purchase. SilverFast has proved to be a dissapointment for use with B&W negs. I would probably have purchased the regular 4870 vs. Pro version if I had it to do over again.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfull, September 6, 2005

By	Jose Hidalgo - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Yes, it's really wonderfull for restoring very old B/W negative films. I am using it with negative films that are 60 or 70 years old and the result is incredible

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Buy It; You'll Love It!, July 29, 2005

By	Elisha Granger "Lulabelle's Mom" (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews

I finally have my perfect duo for scanning and editing. I am a "peripheral junkie" and have found a dream come true in this scanner. Yes, you will pay more but you will not be disappointed. I buy scanners at least yearly, but I won't do this in 2005 because I have found a wonderful product.
Scanning is super fast. Digital Ice really does make a difference. The organization of your scans is intuitive and easy. You can scan and make edits prior to the scan. I prefer to make my edits in Photoshop Elements #3.
When I have used the Digital Ice work flow, I have made significant edits on very old photos from my ancestors' 3rd World cameras with fabulous results.
"Digital Ice" is a significant component of this program which makes it worth the price. I haven't researched it recently, but this was the only scanner in December that bundled this component.