Pros:
+ Powers entirely off the USB 2.0 connection
+ Has hinged lid to accommodate books and thicker items
+ Has 9600 dpi optical scanning capability
+ Scan quality and software is good (let's you save in a variety of formats too)
+ Has 35 mm negative scanning ability in a pinch (but is poorly designed, so don't get it just for that)
Cons:
- 35 mm film scanning feature is badly conceived (fine for a handful of negatives but you wouldn't want to use it to archive hundreds of negatives, for example). If you are seriously considering this scanner for that reason, please read the details below for why I was disappointed with this feature.
- Silly online "online help" style manual with customized reader that has no way even to enlarge diagrams (they could have had a simple PDF manual as well, couldn't they?)
Summary:
Get it if you really need the high optical resolution, otherwise get one of the smaller and more compact Canon models.
More Details:
I got this model mostly because of the advertised "35 mm negative scanning attachment," as I wanted to archive my entire pre-digital-era photos as digital ones. I have both negatives and prints for all these pictures, but figured that the negative would give better results since it has more dynamic range, closer to the original source, etc. For some reason, I assumed it would scan an entire negative strip at a time, automatically dividing the frames, etc. Nothing of the sort. All it is is a bracket that snaps onto the top of the platen that provides a mechanical guide for the negative strip to slip into, on the one hand, and a "lightbox attachment" to snap above, on the other hand. The problem with this arrangement is that:
- The lightbox is only large enough for one negative at at time so you have to lift it up and move it over to the next frame position on the guide manually and then rescan for each negative, one at a time.
- Each scan takes 2 minutes(!) at 2400 dpi (which gives you about a 6 megapixel file). This is only to scan a 1" x 1.5" area! So to do a 24-exposure roll would take you a full hour and require your constant presence. Forget about 4800 dpi or higher unless you really really need that higher resolution and have lots of time on your hands.
- Mounted slides cannot be accommodated.
Even when I did all this, I was not satisfied with the result for 35 mm film scans. 600 dpi scans of 3x5" 30-year-old prints gave better results than 2400 dpi scans of the 30-year-old negatives (both well archived) and my Fujitsu Scansnap s1300 scanner (see separate review) does the prints at about 5 times the speed. The problem with scanning the negatives is that it is very very difficult to remove all the dust and fine lint particles from the negative, the platen, the lightbox, etc., and these are greatly amplified in the scan, not to mention scratches. Even ignoring this, there was no noticeably better dynamic range in the result from the negatives compared to the prints (even the matte-finish prints!), the bottom line being that having both negatives and prints, I got far more visually pleasing results from the prints.
For other flatbed scanning needs, one of the more compact Canon models (I do like them for flatbed scanners, as I do Fujitsu for sheet-fed ones) would probably be more space- and cost-effective than this one.
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| Connectivity Technology | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
| Item Dimensions | 16.1 x 11.5 x 1.8 inches | 14.5 x 9.9 x 1.7 inches | 11.4 x 6.3 x 6.2 inches | 14.4 x 9.9 x 1.6 inches | 11.3 x 16.1 x 1.7 inches |
| Operating System | Windows Vista;Vista Sp1;Xp Sp2;Sp3;2000 Professional Sp4 | Windows, Mac | Windows 7 / 8 / 10, Mac OS X 10.10 ~ 11.x | Mac;Pc | Windows XP Home Edition |
Product description
Product Description
Compact and Stylish 9600 dpi Scanner with film scanning
From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer Become familiar with high-quality and high-speed scanning for documents, prints and 35mm film. With a scanner this compact and stylish, its powerful maximum resolution of 9600 x 9600 (Optical) dpi immediately impresses. You won’t believe how easy it is. It’s Auto Scan Mode feature automatically detects what you’re scanning and saves it as a file. The Four EZ Buttons enable you scan, copy or create a PDF faster than ever.
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For those with a true need for speed the LiDE700F delivers a letter size color scan in approximately 12 seconds! This product also allows you to join the Generation Green initiative featuring low power consumption using the USB cable for both data and power.
Stunning Resolution
When you combine 9600 x 9600 maximum color resolution with a vivid 48-bit color depth and over 281 trillion possible colors, the results will astound you. Continue your scanning brilliance with tremendous 19,200 x 19,200 (Interpolated) software enhanced scans.
EZ Buttons
Have the flexibility to do what you want with your originals, quickly as you utilize the Four EZ Buttons to automate the entire scanning process. Copy, scan and create email attachments or PDF files simply with the push of a button.
Auto Scan Mode
Finally, you have the ability to bring eight steps into one as you scan a photo, document, business card, textbook or personal notebook and have it automatically recognized. In addition, the original is automatically cropped to proper size, scanned and saved in the appropriate file format. All of this is achieved with the press of a single button.
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35mm Film
Make your old photos look brand new again with the special film scanning guide frame and Film Adapter Unit by scanning one film strip at a time at a maximum 9600 color dpi.
One Plug Scanning
Consolidate the number of wires in your work area as one simple cable provides a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection and power.
3 Way Positioning
Scan with flexibility to accommodate your work station as you can setup the LiDE700 in three positions such as upright, portrait and landscape.
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Scan and transfer images to your computer with the fastest possible scanning speeds with this connection. The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Interface also allows for quick previews of your images to your computer.
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