With an optical scanning resolution of 2400 dpi for film strips and slides, 300 dpi for photographs, and 36-bit color depth, HP's PhotoSmart S20 photo scanner captures rich colors... more
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Advantages: Quality, USB connectivity Disadvantages: No APS Adapter
The HP S20 Scanner is a good all-around scanner. The S20 can scan prints upto 5x7 inches, 35mm negatives (in strips), and 35mm slides (mounted or in strips). It provides upto 2400dpi scans of film strips which equates to over 6 mega-pixels. Prints are scanned at upto 300 dpi. The S20 also uses 36bit colour for outstanding reproduction.
I was looking into digital cameras, but I found that I could always tell a digital from a standard print. Additionally, ... ...I decided on the HP for several reasons.
First, the HP scans both prints and films. I have a flatbed scanner as well, but I like to ability to get a quick scan of a print on the HP.
Second, the HP was at the time the only film scanner to offer a USB connection. I wanted to connect it to both my laptop and my desktop PCs, so this was a big bonus.
Finally, the HP was less expensive that the other models I looked at.
As far as quality is concerned, ...
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At over £300 the HP S20 is not a cheap photo scanner but if it is quality and reliability you are after I would certainly recommend this machine.
It can scan mounted slides, positive strips, negatives and 35 mm positive film (photograph size up to 13 cm by 18 cm). There is very little noise during operation.
Installation could not be simpler through the USB interface and the my machine came complete with S20 scanning software and MS picture IT99 ...
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With an optical scanning resolution of 2400 dpi for film strips and slides, 300 dpi for photographs, and 36-bit color depth, HP's PhotoSmart S20 photo scanner captures rich colors and detail in bright and shadow areas alike. HP PhotoSmart S20 is the perfect scanner for getting the best image quality from 35-mm slides, film strips, and photos.
Power
Power Device: Power supply - integrated
Voltage Required: AC 110/220 V ± 10% ( 50/60 Hz )
Compliant Standards: EPA Energy Star
Software / system requirements
Software Included: Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Picture It!
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