Thanks to SilverFast, we can still use our older Epson scanners on current operating systems. The software has been constantly improved through a variety of innovations, so that it is far ahead of Epson Scan and others. SilverFast is our choice!
The GT-X980 is a good value all-round scanner featuring latest technology and with SilverFast scan software it meets the requirements of photographers.
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Flatbed scanner with transparency unit (max.ca. 20cm x 25cm)
Optical Resolution: 6.400 x 9.600 dpi
Color depth: 48 Bit (internal & external)
Light source: White LED, IR LED with ReadyScan LED Technology
Low power consumption: 23 Watt (operation), 12 Watt (ready), 1.5 Watt (sleep mode)
incl. film holders for slides, 35mm filmstrips and medium-format panoramic film, as well as 4×5″ film
For calibrating your scanner, we recommend our patented and award-winning Auto IT8 Calibration using a calibration target from our own production in combination with SilverFast Ai Studio or Archive Suite. Accurate brilliant colors with so little effort.
For transparency mode, the Epson GT-X980 features two different focus levels. Select scan mode “Transparency”, if you want to use a filmholder. In this case, the focus of the scanner optics is precisely adjusted to the film holder. Use scan mode “Wide Transparency” only, if you want to place transparent originals directly on the flatbed.
Full functionality, SilverFast Ai Studio leaves no wishes. Automatic IT8 calibration for accurate colors, JobManager for batch processing and Multi-Exposure for increasing the Dynamic Range, which is one of the most important characteristics for quality scanning. The NegaFix feature provides more than 120 individually adapted film profiles for the conversion of film negatives into positives. SilverFast guarantees professional scanning results from your Epson GT-X980.
More Info: SilverFast Ai Studio
The Archive Suite is a software package for scanning and optimization. Using the batch scan functionality with automatic frame detection, the Epson GT-X980 is ideal for archiving large image collections into SilverFast’s own HDRi RAW data format. The optimum basis for an effective, non-destructive optimization workflow. The Archive Suite features all highlights of SilverFast Ai Studio and additional HDR software including VLT for image processing.
More Info: SilverFast Archive Suite
Thanks to SilverFast, we can still use our older Epson scanners on current operating systems. The software has been constantly improved through a variety of innovations, so that it is far ahead of Epson Scan and others. SilverFast is our choice!
Using SilverFast to scan all of my film on my V600 was wonderful, and unceasingly produced good and fast results. As I’ve upgraded my scanner to a V700, I hope to enjoy the same benefits that SilverFast gave me with the V600. The softwares from Epson and […] just don’t compare to SilverFast in my honest opinion, and I’ve tried them all.
I just purchased an upgrade to the new SilverFast software for an Epson scanner. It is fantastic! It was like getting a whole new scanner for the price of the upgrade.
I often had devices by Epson and the truth is that I never had any problems with them. I decided to get the V850 since it comes with SilverFast and I have never regretted it. Having used it for several months, I went for the Ai Studio upgrade and a target. The reason being that I always had trouble with i1 and in SilverFast the IT8 calibration works automatically. I can definitely recommend both, scanner and software, unconditionally.
Choose between BASIC, PLUS and PREMIUM edition.
Also available: SilverFast X-Ray
If you encounter any question or problem with SilverFast and your Epson scanner, please visit our support overview page.
You can download the latest scanner drivers for your Epson scanner model here at the manufacturer’s website.
Here you will find SilverFast‘s minimum system requirements regarding your computer hardware and operating systems.