4,800 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution, 19,200 dpi interpolated 48-bit color depth, 16-bit grayscale Double-hinge expansion top for scanning bulky items Scans negatives and positives with included film adapter USB interface; PC and Mac compatible
The Canon LiDE 500F scanner has the latest and sleekest design of the Canon scanner lineup. Able to stand on its side while scanning, it allows the user to save space on the already crowded desk surface. It can deliver a maximum 2400 x 4800 color dpi resolution and 48-bit color depth, for over 281 trillion possible colors. The unique Doubled-Hinge expansion top lifts approximately 1 inch vertically and lays flat on the page to help ensure clear, sharp scans with minimal light distortion. One convenient cable provides both power and a USB connection, reducing the number of wires around your desk. A USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface* enables incredibly fast image transfers to your computer, along with the fastest possible scanning speeds. Previews of your scans are ready in seconds. For added convenience, four easy buttons - Copy, Scan, PDF, and E-Mail - automate the scanning process, so your projects can get done more quickly. Just position your original, select the use for the image, and in seconds it's ready to go. It also works with Windows and Macintosh for diverse computer palform appeal. This scanner also offers a simple solution for all those old 35mm film slides or negatives you've got sitting in boxes. Simply place them in the LiDE 500F's film adapter and press the Scan button! These valuable images can be archived on your computer, safe from heat, humidity and dust, and then printed for family and friends. FARE (Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement) Level 3 is a built-in film retouching technology that automatically removes much of the dust and scratches that may appear on your originals. The result? The final scans of dusty and scratched film can look as good as new. Scanning Mode - Color - 48-bit input/48-bit output; Grayscale - 16-bit input/16-bit output (16-bit output when scanning film); Black & white; Text enhanced Maximum Document Size - 8.5 x 11.7 Dimensions (W x D x H) - 10.9 x 15.5 x 1.3
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Conclusion: Only trouble.
Review: Got this scanner lured by slim design and good price. I bought it over year ago - well it didn't work on my previous laptop - usb did not provide enough power to make it work.
Then I got new computer - this time power is o.k, but drivers from provided software was defective, so it took me a lot of work to find online working one.
So then finally I did try to scan and guess what - I can not scan anything as it fail to calibrate itself every time.
It is piece of junk! I waisted my money ( as I kept it too long to be returned in hope it will work on newest laptop) and time.
Look for something else, forget Canon. Evaluation:
Conclusion: A Lemon of A Scanner
Review: A fast, powerful OCR scanner is what I had hoped for, but instead got a slow scanner with presumed OCR technology that doesn't work well. Furthermore, the scanner software that comes with the scanner is terrible, and has a poor working interface. I do not recommend this scanner. Look elsewhere. Evaluation:
Conclusion: If you can get one of these, do it
Review: too bad it's end of sales, as this does meet all the postive reviews posted here. was looking for a scanner for general home use and photo scanning... the reviews for the newer versions seemed to be not as glowing as those for the 500F. Got a chance to get a refurbed unit and it's great. the photoshop editing software doesn't have the interface that one expects from Mac software, but functionality is very good. One cable for usb/power is very nice, and the combination buttons on the front (scan&mail) are convenient. all in all, this continues to be a greate little desktop scanner. Evaluation:
Conclusion: Good scanner, lousy software
Review: Canon has never released a Universal/Intel binary of their Mac OS X driver. The UI is cheap. If they fixed the software, this would be a great product. Evaluation:
Conclusion: Amazing scanner, compact but powerfull
Review: Excelent product, quick, simple use, and with years of use granted.
If you are looking for a complete scanner, this is your best choice.
You will not regret.
