Speed comparisons – how do I scan faster?
Our infographic impressively illustrates the significant time savings you can achieve by using this innovative functionality. An Epson Perfection V800 Photo (64 bit HDRi, 2,400 ppi) was used here as an example.
There are film strip holders that can hold 3 film strips (V800 Photo, V850 Pro) and film strip holders that can hold 4 film strips (V700 Photo, V750 Pro). As you can see from the adjacent graphic, scanning and processing are faster with the film strip holder, which can hold 4 film strips. These holders also allow 25% more negative images to be scanned and processed in one pass. This measurement results in average values per image of approx. 42 seconds. Using a holder, which only holds 3 film strips, requires around 59 seconds per image.
Sample calculation
To illustrate the enormous time savings that can be achieved with the ExpressScan, let’s assume the following conservative calculation: Over a period of 30 years, 10 films are exposed per year (vacations, excursions, birthdays, Christmas, Easter, other festive occasions or celebrations …). Films usually allow 24 or 36 exposures, so we expect 30 images per film. This results in 6 film strips with 5 images per film.
30 (years) x 10 (films per year) x 6 (film strips per film) = 1,800 film strips (with 5 images each):
• Duration without ExpressScan (3-fold holder): approx. 303 hours
• Duration with ExpressScan (3-fold holder): approx. 147 hours
• Duration without ExpressScan (4-fold holder): approx. 308 hours
• Duration with ExpressScan (4-fold holder): approx. 106 hours
This example calculation shows that you can scan much faster using our patented SilverFast ExpressScan. In this example alone, the time saved is over 200 hours.
Expert recommendation
We at LaserSoft Imaging recommend using a 4-fold film strip holder and using the ExpressScan feature. We think there is no more effective way to create your own digital archive. Get started today, try our Archive Suite and shift into high gear with the new ExpressScan functionality.