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title: "Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner"
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# 4.0 Dmax for rich tonal depth 6400 dpi ultra-high resolution Dual-lens system for perfect scans Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner

**Brand:** epson
**Price:** $2767
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your archive game—scan like a pro, impress like a boss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner by epson
- **How much does it cost?** $2767 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- epson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted epson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Dual-Lens Technology:** Automatically switch between two lenses for flawless scans tailored to your media type.
- • **Dynamic Tonal Range Mastery:** Experience smooth gradations and deep shadows with 4.0 Dmax, bringing your images to life like never before.
- • **Plug & Play with Pro Software:** Seamless setup with USB and free Epson software offering advanced control, dust removal, and color calibration for perfect results every time.
- • **Unmatched Clarity & Precision:** Capture every detail with 6400 dpi resolution—your photos and film deserve pro-level sharpness.
- • **Versatile Film & Document Handling:** Scan up to 12 slides or multiple film formats at once, plus thick books with an adjustable lid—no limits to your creativity.

## Overview

The Epson Perfection V850 Pro is a professional-grade flatbed scanner delivering ultra-high 6400 dpi resolution and a remarkable 4.0 Dmax tonal range. Featuring an exclusive dual-lens system, it optimizes scans for slides, negatives, and documents with unmatched clarity. Designed for versatility, it handles multiple film formats and thick books with ease, supported by advanced Epson software for precise color calibration and dust removal. Durable and easy to set up, this scanner is the ultimate tool for photographers and archivists seeking top-tier image quality and efficiency.

## Description

The pro-quality scanner with advanced control to archive film and photos. Professional-quality scans of slides and film with 6400 dpi, 4.0 Dmax, advanced optics, dual-lens scanning, LED array and Digital ICE. Includes film holders. Scanning Speed: High-speed mode: 4800 dpi|Full color: 10.8 msec / line (approx.)|Monochrome: 10.8 msec / line(approx.). RoHS compliant, Recyclable product.

Review: High-end consumer/entry-level professional scanner - BLUF: This scanner is versatile, easy to install and use, and capable of handling most scanning needs. Stand out features are the ability to scan slides and negatives, thick books, both letter-sized and A4 documents at very high resolution. Scanning is smooth and reasonably fast. The latest Epson scanning software is available as a free download and in professional mode, it gives a substantial degree of control over all aspects of the scan. Scan output is excellent quality. MORE DETAILS... SLIDES & NEGATIVES: The first thing you notice is how thick the lid is. That's because it's designed to allow scanning of slides and negatives (requiring a light source inside the lid). Some scanners advertise the ability to scan slides & negatives, but only have a narrow opening in the lid that can scan one short strip of 35mm negatives or 4 slides at a time. This can scan 12 slides at a time. It also is designed to handle 35mm and two different medium-format negatives. If you skip using the holders, you can also scan large-format negatives, but you'll need something to hold them flat (I used a piece of plate glass). THICK BOOKS: The next thing you'll probably notice about the lid is that its hinge can be raised a couple inches. In fact, you even lift it off entirely without disabling the scanner. this means that a large book can be placed on the scanner bed easily, without a permanently attached lid getting in the way. DURABILITY: This is a well-built piece of equipment. I first used one at work, and never had any problems with it. I wound up buying one of my own when I started scanning old medium-format negatives. I've had this scanner now for about a decade and it continues to work flawlessly. PORTABILTY: This is for desktop use. It's large and heavy enough that you won't want to lug it around. You could, but it would be kind of a pain. SETUP: Easy plug and play for the most part, using a USB connection. You will want to download the latest Epson scanning software (free download) to get the most out of it. I got lucky: because I'd already been using Epson scanning software, it immediately recognized the scanner and I have the option to select between two scanner types (I use the other scanner when I travel; it's less capable, but much smaller & lighter).
Review: Top Notch - Impressive Results and Fast - Literally, I'm very much impressed with this scanner. I've been a photographer since 1983 and have taken many 35mm images of professional bands. Looking at original prints from photo labs by which I had brought the negatives to (back in the day) which had poor color calibration and sloppy edits, these scanner puts you in control. With the included software by SilverFast, you can choose the film used such as Kodak Plus ISO 200 (just look at your film strip to ID the film type). The built in template auto calibrates and images turn out accurately. There are other options such as dust removal. The negatives scan fast even at 48bit 2400DPI. It's convenient to have 2 film trays as once is scanning you can load the other. Each tray can hold up 3 strips of film. I am glad to have gotten rid of an older outdated CanoScan 4400 which could take hours and was unable to produce accurate reproductions. Only word of caution is the assembly in connecting the top lid cover with the bottom platen glass section. There's a small cable built in to the top of the scanner which has about 9 pins. There's no marker letting you know which side is up or down on the cable itself. Just be sure to align correctly before inserting so that the pins don't get bent. Use a flashlight if necessary to get a closer look. Overall a great buy. Windows 10 and 11 drivers are on the Epson website. Don't both with the Epson CD unless you have the older Windows 8 or Windows 7.

## Features

- Pro quality color & detail - get unparalleled scans W/ 6400 dpi resolution & Adv
- Remarkable tonal range - 4.0 Dmax for smooth gradations & fine Shadow detail
- Exclusive dual lens system - selects from 2 lenses for optimum results
- Operating systems: Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP professional x64 Edition and Mac OS X 10.6.X, 10.7.X, 10.8.X, 10.10.X

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00OCEJMG8 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #106,677 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #11 in Flatbed Scanners |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (487) |
| Date First Available | October 30, 2014 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 20.9 pounds |
| Item model number | B11B224201 |
| Manufacturer | Epson |
| Product Dimensions | 12.1 x 19.8 x 6 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Epson
- **Color Depth:** 48 Bits
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Item Weight:** 20.9 Pounds
- **Model Name:** Perfection
- **Product Dimensions:** 12.1"D x 19.8"W x 6"H
- **Resolution:** 9600
- **Scanner Type:** Photo
- **Standard Sheet Capacity:** 10
- **Wattage:** 23 watts

## Images

![Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-zB23g-sL.jpg)
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![Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EyN-OaGaL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Anybody own the V600 and this one and can offer an opinion on the difference?  I can read the specs, interested in your direct experience.**
A: The V850 is much better.  The film/slide holders are better.  We had a problem scanning textured photos with the V600, but not with the V850.  The scans of film and slides are better.  Glad that we updated.

**Q: How do you use the fluid mount tray?. Does the film get wet?. Can you use it without the fluid ?. Thank you**
A: I would Google/YouTube "Wet Scanning" to get more details. But, to answer your question, yes the film will get wet. You put special fluid in the tray and then put your negative in it.  At a basic level, wet scanning will help at filling in scratches, reduce/eliminate light scattering and refraction, hold the image flat to the glass, and a variety of other benefits that can help improve the image quality for scanning. It adds quite a few steps (and time) to your workflow process. Unless you were working on a special project (books, etc.), going to make large prints, I wouldn't wet scan.

**Q: So load a slide tray and the software will cut them out and save each one in a seperate file? Can you load on several photos and auto cut into files?**
A: You can, yes.   The software (Silverlight) lets you do batch scanning where you set the multiple scan areas and then hit batch and it scans them in order.  You must set the scan area for the tray as well (Not automatic), but it works without the trays as well.

**Q: how does this compare to the Plustek for 35mm scans?**
A: I agree with B. Menke on this. While I do not have a Plustek, I do use a primefilm xas (and before a primefilm xa) for 35mm film scanning, A dedicated 35mm film scanner of decent quality will give better scans than a flatbed can. However, the Epson V850 is more versatile and I use it for medium and large format film. The Epson is the way to go if you don't exclusively shoot 35mm film and cannot afford to get two scanners.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High-end consumer/entry-level professional scanner
*by R***T on August 27, 2025*

BLUF: This scanner is versatile, easy to install and use, and capable of handling most scanning needs. Stand out features are the ability to scan slides and negatives, thick books, both letter-sized and A4 documents at very high resolution. Scanning is smooth and reasonably fast. The latest Epson scanning software is available as a free download and in professional mode, it gives a substantial degree of control over all aspects of the scan. Scan output is excellent quality. MORE DETAILS... SLIDES & NEGATIVES: The first thing you notice is how thick the lid is. That's because it's designed to allow scanning of slides and negatives (requiring a light source inside the lid). Some scanners advertise the ability to scan slides & negatives, but only have a narrow opening in the lid that can scan one short strip of 35mm negatives or 4 slides at a time. This can scan 12 slides at a time. It also is designed to handle 35mm and two different medium-format negatives. If you skip using the holders, you can also scan large-format negatives, but you'll need something to hold them flat (I used a piece of plate glass). THICK BOOKS: The next thing you'll probably notice about the lid is that its hinge can be raised a couple inches. In fact, you even lift it off entirely without disabling the scanner. this means that a large book can be placed on the scanner bed easily, without a permanently attached lid getting in the way. DURABILITY: This is a well-built piece of equipment. I first used one at work, and never had any problems with it. I wound up buying one of my own when I started scanning old medium-format negatives. I've had this scanner now for about a decade and it continues to work flawlessly. PORTABILTY: This is for desktop use. It's large and heavy enough that you won't want to lug it around. You could, but it would be kind of a pain. SETUP: Easy plug and play for the most part, using a USB connection. You will want to download the latest Epson scanning software (free download) to get the most out of it. I got lucky: because I'd already been using Epson scanning software, it immediately recognized the scanner and I have the option to select between two scanner types (I use the other scanner when I travel; it's less capable, but much smaller & lighter).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Notch - Impressive Results and Fast
*by A***. on October 13, 2025*

Literally, I'm very much impressed with this scanner. I've been a photographer since 1983 and have taken many 35mm images of professional bands. Looking at original prints from photo labs by which I had brought the negatives to (back in the day) which had poor color calibration and sloppy edits, these scanner puts you in control. With the included software by SilverFast, you can choose the film used such as Kodak Plus ISO 200 (just look at your film strip to ID the film type). The built in template auto calibrates and images turn out accurately. There are other options such as dust removal. The negatives scan fast even at 48bit 2400DPI. It's convenient to have 2 film trays as once is scanning you can load the other. Each tray can hold up 3 strips of film. I am glad to have gotten rid of an older outdated CanoScan 4400 which could take hours and was unable to produce accurate reproductions. Only word of caution is the assembly in connecting the top lid cover with the bottom platen glass section. There's a small cable built in to the top of the scanner which has about 9 pins. There's no marker letting you know which side is up or down on the cable itself. Just be sure to align correctly before inserting so that the pins don't get bent. Use a flashlight if necessary to get a closer look. Overall a great buy. Windows 10 and 11 drivers are on the Epson website. Don't both with the Epson CD unless you have the older Windows 8 or Windows 7.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The holder is easily positioned on the scanner
*by M***V on December 1, 2014*

I bought this scanner primarily to scan 120 medium format negatives, mostly black and white, and that remains my sole use of the equipment. As such, it performs entirely satisfactorily. The film holder for 120 film is robust plastic with anti-Newton Ring glass. Loading the film is a little tricky as it is difficult, particularly in the case of curling film, to get the film both flat and centered in the the holder (I typically scan three 6cm x 6cm images at a time), but once achieved the holder does hold the film tight and flat. The holder is easily positioned on the scanner. Epson supply two scanning programs, Epson Scan and Silverfast SE Plus. For 8-bit scans, the Silverfast software is adequate, but to work with 16-bit images, you would need the full Studio AI version of Silverfast's software to get proper control over your scanning. Thus for 16-bit scans, I use the supplied Epson Scan, a much more limited program than Studio AI, but entirely capable of producing a contrast and levels balanced 16-bit RGB image which is my preferred scanning method for both color and black and white negatives. Importing this image into Photoshop CC allows me to make the types of contrast and curve adjustments that I would be able to do with Silverfast Studio AI during the scan. Typically, simply to control file size, I scan my negatives as 8-bit RGB (24-bit) via Silverfast SE Plus, but for images I prize above others I will use the Epson Scan for full 16-bit images for a marginal increase in scanning quality (most manifest in shadow area detail). Quality is excellent, with details rendered clearly and grain (always reduced for medium format compared to 35mm) present in a realistic manner. Tonal range is good, likely lacking somewhat compared to rendering the negative's image with an enlarger and photosensitive paper, but more than adequate for most purposes. Scan times are about 2 minutes for a 6cm x 6cm image scanned at 3200 dpi which is certainly fast enough for me.

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