Optics are the same so don't expect a big increase in sharpness/resolution. Are there any compelling reasons to pick up the V550, other than to have it on hand for when the other one craps out on some future date? I already have a V500 which works great for my purposes. It showed up in a Google search I was doing on the subject. It works well and I can set it easily to give me the product I need for finishing up in Photo Shop.I think you will like any of the Epson products. I like the V500, but I only scan 35mm so it works well for me. Good luck on whatever you decide.Īlan Klein 100 edited this topic 111 months ago. the V500 scanning one 6x7 or maybe two 6圆's. The V600 scans three 6x7's at one time vs. See my flickr page for scans I did with the V600 on 35mm and 120 film. I know I could/should get a dedicated scanner for 35mm, but I just want something that can do both with relitivley good scans and for any shots I really like I will have drum scanned. I am looking for a scanner to scan 35mm and 120. I see the specs are a tad different with the V550 specs the same as the V600.

I am looking at purchasing the V500 or V550. I am getting back into film photography and am going to start scanning negatives soon.

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