Lovesvintaglenses

Hello,

I have already researched a number of scanners and have found that Epson scanners are not the best for a Mac. I have had several Canon scanners but they will not work with my new MacBookpro. I would like to find one for less than $300.00.
I have negative scanner. I just need something that I can scan photographs that I have had for awhile. A colorscan would be great. I need to make sure that the resolution is good enough to be able to add these photographs to a memoir for my family.
I have software to handle TIFFs,RAW and jpegs. If it works with Adobe Acrobate or,has software that can be saved into a PDF formate that would be great.

Thank you for your time,

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I've been running an Epson scanner with my mac for over 3 years now. A friend of mine uses an Epson with his, as well.
--Bob

jim quist Loc: Missouri

We have 2 epson scanners.

RichieC Loc: Adirondacks

Ya know what... I have had by far the best luck using a copy stand and making use of the capture and optics in my camera. I suppose it depends on what camera you have. I have a D800e and the glass to go with it. SO indeed it does depend on what you have, but worth comparing.

I repurposed an enlarger and turned it into a copy stand, use museum glass to hold the print flat ( the magic- no-reflection kind), even lighting on either side. Once it is set up, I tether the camera and shoot from a computer. However you could set up a tripod, get even lighting from wherever/ whatever as long as it is even, shoot a neutral grey card to set white balance, and use a cable release. I have a very good enlarger $1300 plus, and found that the grain of the original photo was an issue, i actually had to blur the image to knock it out, then try and resharpen it. It was all a major PITA. Shooting with the camera, resolved a lot of the issues and after comparing, i much preferred the camera version. It all fits in my workflow better anyways...

In my profession, line work is reproduced this way is way more superior to even higher end desktop scanning. Using a real professional drum scanner from an offset printer service bureau would capture all there is to capture... but at +/- $100 per scan- forget it.

For what it is worth.

Largobob

Epson scanner (V600) works fine with my MacBook Pro.

BJW

Fujitsu Scansnap. Can't live without it!

jwn Loc: SOUTHEAST GEORGIA USA

I use Epson V600 with Mac 10.14.2 for both negatives and prints. Only issue is you have to move the curser as it sleeps after a minute.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

If I had a dollar for all the Epson scanners I’ve LOVED and used on nothing but Macs, i’d take my wife to dinner at the nicest place in town. For value, it’s hard to beat the Epson V600.

The key to good results is to learn how to use the software! That’s where the magic happens.

That said, for film, I like the macro lens on my camera.

317tman Loc: Indianapolis, In

I use Epson scanner with my MacBook Pro no problem

adamsg Loc: Chubbuck, ID

I heartily recommend Epson's Perfection V600 Photo scanner. I have one and it performs flawlessly. The best part was it was under $135 when I bought it two years ago. It will scan photographs and negatives, as well as making pdfs. I think you would be very pleased - I know I am with mine.

adamsg Loc: Chubbuck, ID

I am surprised to hear of your difficulties using Epson scanners with your Mac. I have an iMac with 10.13.6 operating system and never have any problems.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

The usual problem people run into is that the drivers and other software that ship with the scanner may not work with subsequent, new versions of the operating system.

Anyone with Epson scanner issues should go to the Epson support page for their equipment and download all the latest drivers and utilities. Install EVERYTHING, especially Epson Software Updater, which notifies you of new software availability. Install all the updates as they become available.

Please note, if you attempt to install a 32-bit application under MacOS 10.13.x (High Sierra) or 10.14.x (Mojave), you will get a nag warning that the application is "not optimized for your Mac." All that means is that Apple wants you to nag Epson, to get them to release a version that is 64-bit compatible! That will be required in MacOS 10.15, coming out NEXT year (Fall, 2019).

It appears that most versions of Epson Scan and Epson Scanner Utility are still 32-bit code. However, despite the warning, they install and work just fine. I have an office all-in-one Printer/Scanner/Fax/Copier. I installed all of the Epson drivers and software just last weekend, on a brand new drive with a virgin copy of MacOS 10.14.2 Mojave. EVERYTHING works fine.

chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

I've been meaning to "re-purpose" an enlarger like this...now inspired to get off my duff and do it! I've done it both ways (although "scanning" slides with a camera is way good, I just never got into doing 'em all, but a copy stand is ideal for prints with good equipment) so have seen the benefits and good quality. Thanks for the prod, Richie!