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Based on 6 expert reviews, the average rating for Epson Perfection 4990 Photo is 4.7/5. Expert Reviews for Scanners are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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I4U Title:

Epson Perfection 4990

(5/3/05)
Summary: The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo scanner boasts a high resolution of 4800 dpi, a maximum optical density of 4.0Dmax, the ability to scan a wide range of film formats (up to 8x10 film scanning area... Read the full review
Country: US
9.0
Digicamera UK Title:

Epson Perfection 4990 Scanner


Summary: Read the full review
Country: UK
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What Digital Camera Title:

Epson Perfection 4990 Photo


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Country: UK
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Techradar Title:

Epson Perfection 4990 Photo


Summary: One of the aims of such tests is to establish how much you need to pay for a flatbed scanner. Central to this is whether you want high-quality film scanning, as this is what tends to bump up the price. Cheaper flatbeds can scan film, but usually to a standard that's not acceptable.You might imagine the resolution and precision required... Read the full review
Pros: ; >Superb scan quality> Blisteringly fast> Film scanning options
Cons: ; >The most expensive on test> Big and bulky> No push-button panel
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
Macworld Title:

Epson Perfection 4990 Photo


Summary: The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo has lots of great included retouching software, as well as the ability to scan many sizes of transparencies on its large, 8-by-10-inch transparency unit. Read the full review
Pros: ; High resolution; built-in transparency unit with support for multiple film formats; can connect via USB 2.0 and FireWire; fast scanning; SilverFast SE software included; includes Digital ICE and color-restoration tools.
Cons: ; Colors were a touch on the green side.
Country: US
4.0 / 5.0
ITP Title:

Epson Perfection 4990


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Verdict: While the Perfection 4990 is pricey at $531, it is aptly named, offering ultra-high resolution scans and a plethora of extra features.
Country: US
5.0 / 5.0

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