Epson V700 and which software?

<p>I've an Epson V700 and hae only scanned a few (badly processed) B&W negs using the supplied Epson software. Should I automatically witch to Vuescan (or other recommended software) if I intend to scan more negs (colour and B&W)?<br>

Anything else I should consider, glass neg holders for example....?</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

<p>SilverFast is as good as it gets for scanning software but the interface is complicated. </p>

<p>Download the demo versions of Vuescan and Silverfast and then use them. Then you can decide for yourself if they will accomplish what you desire.</p>

<p>I would start by scanning with the epson software and the stock film holders getting used to that first and then try some other software.</p>

<p>I have to say that I 'love' Vuescan full version.</p>

<p>Could anyone please expand on the pro's and cons over the Epson software?</p>

<p>I will comment about Epson Scan and Silverfast </p>

<p>Epson Software:<br /> Pro's: User friendly interface, easy to use<br /> Con's: Limited color management options, basically limited to epson standard RGB as input profile (similar to sRGB)</p>

<p>Siverfast:<br /> Con's: Expensive, software license is scanner specific and functionality varies by version (SE, AI Studio, IT8, etc.), complicated interface.<br /> Pro's: full color management, negative film profiles (negafix)</p>

<p>I second Doug Fisher advice to download the free trials of Vuescan and Silverfast and then decide.</p>