Epson has launched two new A4 scanners. The Perfection V100 Photo (£69.99) is designed to meet the needs of the photo enthusiast and the Perfection V350 Photo (£99.99) is ideally suited to the amateur photographer.

Both models incorporate the ‘premium’ quality scanning that is typically associated with Epson’s unique Matrix CCD technology into a new slim design.

The modern silver finish will also ensure they look stylish on your desktop. So whether you are seeking a scanner for the home, office, studio or classroom, Epson has the product to suit your needs.

Epson has incorporated several new features into all both scanners. Each includes an innovative portrait and landscape scanning option, so you can choose which way you prefer to use the scanner and make the most of the space on your desktop. A new hinge design means that you can fully open the lid to 90- or 180-degrees for scanning books and thicker objects and you can scan documents of up to 25mm thick with the lid closed.

Epson’s Easy Photo Fix software allows you to improve your photos with automatic colour restoration for faded photos and Epson’s new Digital Dust Correction technology. It also includes a new back light correction feature that automatically enhances and corrects the brightness, sharpness, colour saturation and colour balance of your image.

The Perfection V100 Photo features an optical resolution of 3200x9600ppi for superb quality scanning of documents photos and film. With the built-in transparency adapter that can scan 35mm film strips (up to six frames per strip) or four 35mm mounted slides for added versatility. This film holder, which has a higher capacity than the predecessor model, allows for a greater number of images to be batch-scanned for increased productivity and ease of use.

The Epson Perfection V350 Photo has a superior resolution of 4800x9600ppi. It also includes an Epson’s unique Automatic Film Loader; just place your 35mm film strip in the feeder, press one button and leave the scanner to do the rest. It can scan a film strip of six 35mm frames at one time.

Mark Robinson Product Manager, Epson UK says, “Epson has successfully maintained a premium quality reputation in the scanner market thanks to our advanced film scanning capabilities and superior CCD scanning technology. The latest line-up in our entry level range offer the same superb quality output with ease of use and a compact design to ensure home users can easily digitise their photos and film. Both new scanners offer fantastic value and functionality and reflect Epson’s commitment to bringing innovative products to consumers.”

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