Name: Perfection 4870
Brand: Epson
SKU: 463297
Rating: 4.0 (40 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Setup and installation are fast and problem-free
EPSON Perfection 4870 scanner undoubtedly complies with the highest standards of quality
Powerful software

only grown slightly thicker than its predecessor
film scanning isn't up to snuff
There Is No Limit to Perfection

Platform: Mac
Energystar: yes
Sensor type: CCD
Duplex scanning: no
Colour scanning: yes

Epson Perfection 4870 - Pros & Cons

Setup and installation are fast and problem-free
EPSON Perfection 4870 scanner undoubtedly complies with the highest standards of quality
Powerful software
high resolution
and solid construction
it works great for both 35mm and medium format
does a great Job on large format and ok job on the 120 films
Perfection 4870 does a good job capturing highlight and shadow detail in print scans
the Perfection 4870 is very straightforward
way Digital ICE cleaned up those old chromes
Epson 4870 matches up very well with dedicated film scanners
well-defined detail and sharpness
vivid sharpness and detail and smooth gradations
easier and more efficient to use
helpful tech support forums staffed by PC experts
the scanner worked great
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

only grown slightly thicker than its predecessor
film scanning isn't up to snuff
There Is No Limit to Perfection
cannot paste images directly
not viewing 100% on screen
MF film scanners are so much more expensive
5 Terribly long scan times with ICE
banding problems with this scanner
increase is not just more sensors in the linear CCD array
Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
some dedicated film scanners have quite a bit higher dynamic range specification
the message Cannot find film when I scan film
DIGITAL ICE does not fix my photo very well
message Image size is too large
My scanning software doesn't work properly in Windows or on my Mac
it looks like the system is down
It may not display this or other websites correctly
not a binary group
The problem is only with film scans
the locks on both the scanner base and the light lid
painfully slow

Epson Perfection 4870 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CCD
Duplex scanning	no
Colour scanning	yes

Width	11.97 in
Height	5.28 in
Depth	18.74 in
Weight	32.63 lb

Film scanning	yes

Power consumption (typical)	24.0 W
EnergyStar	yes
Operating temperature	5 - 35

Colour of product	Black,Grey

Maximum scan size	216 x 297 mm
Optical scanning resolution	4800 x 9600 dpi
Input colour depth	48.0 bit

Minimum RAM	128.0 mB
Platform	Mac

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Epson Perfection 4870 Epson - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Epson Perfection 4870 Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

CNET

Published: 19.10.2004

Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

The Perfection 4870 scans photos and 8.7x11 flat art with aplomb, but alas, its film scanning isn't up to snuff. Read the full review for our analysis.

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Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

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Epson Perfection 4870 Epson Perfection 4870 HELP please

PC Review

Published: 11.08.2005

Epson Perfection 4870 HELP please

I hope I can explain the problem good enough, until yesterday, the scanner worked great. I noticed a red blinking light, and it has been hit and miss on scanning film, mostly miss now. Even though the preview sometimes looks OK, when I scan I get all black. Sometimes the preview is even bad...

Epson Perfection 4870 Epson Perfection 4870 ProAn All-In-One Scanner For Serious Enthusiasts

Shutterbug

Published: 01.07.2004

Epson Perfection 4870 ProAn All-In-One Scanner For Serious Enthusiasts

Epson Perfection 4870 Epson Perfection 4870 - my review

Photo.net Photography Forums

Epson Perfection 4870 - my review

I wanted to post this review for other who are considering this , on paper, attractive compromise scanner for photographers. I bought one about a...

PCMag UK

Published: 23.05.2007

Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

4.0

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