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Canon - CanoScan Flatbed Scanner - 4800 dpi Optical
Average customer rating
4.6
(50 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 50 reviews
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
2
96%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - CanoScan Flatbed Scanner - 4800 dpi Optical
Customer Rating
5
A solid Scanner
on December 30, 2013
Posted by: Crusader
from Flyover country
I got the Canoscan specifically to scan slides and negatives from my film camera days. It really delivers the goods. My only gripe is that it only handles 35mm film (only the 9000 model handles medium format). I knew that going in, but I don't think it'd be a big deal for Canon to include the capability at this price point.
Satisfaction I downgraded because the scanner driver install interfered with my printer drivers and I had to reinstall them on all my computers.
Pros: High resolution, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
So far So Good
on June 3, 2010
Posted by: Paschal
from Southeast U.S.
I purchased this scanner to replace another CanoScan unit that I have been very pleased with for the no wait LED document scan feature, which works quite well. Almost every day I have 1-10 documents I need to scan and save to an encrypted pdf data base, but not all at once, so several times through the day I had to wait out the warm-up time, which was often frustrating. The 5600f filled my need on that front, and waiting is no longer an issue. My 4200f is being deployed to another PC in the house, and is still working quite well.
I do have a massive slide and photo project that covers a ton of inventory, but I knew going in that it used the warm up flouresant tube, but that is different because it is a project where you scan non-stop until you are tired of scanning.
For those who have used Canoscan Toolbox for a long time, like myself, will find the new software package very, very, different. I had the Toolbox doing what I needed without much thought, and slowly the new version is starting to click.....I will future post should I find problems with it.
I will also future post to give my opinion on photo....so far, only done a few, but the quality looks pretty high end considering the price of the 5600.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Reliable quality scans
on March 14, 2009
Posted by: KRyan
from Georgia
I use this scanner on my iMac and have not encountered any issues with using, I gave scanned negatives, photographs, newspaper and magazine articles along with correspondence.
All images have proven clear with good color reproduction when originally clear.
All images have proven clear with good color reproduction when originally clear.
Pros: durable, High-speed scanning, Fast Connectivity, High resolution
Cons: no availability of updated plug-in for import, smudge appearance on underside of glass
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Excellent Value
on February 5, 2010
Posted by: Ed
I purchased the product because I wanted a good quality scan of old photos, slides, and film at a reasonable price. The CanoScan 5600F met these needs and will more than pay for itself as I digitize and preserve the photos my family has taken over the years.
Pros: High-speed scanning, easy to use
Cons: Large Footprint
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Very Pleased
on February 9, 2011
Posted by: Steve
from Silverton, Oregon
I purchased this scanner approximately 6 months ago to replace an older scanner. My primary use is scanning photos, slides and negatives. It's very easy to set up and use. Fast one pass. Automatic and adjustable resolution settings. Separates pictures when scanning multiple photos, slides, and negatives. Since my purchase, I have scanned in excess of 1,100 photos, slides and negatives with excellent results and no problems.
Pros: durable, High resolution, High-speed scanning, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great slide/photo scanner
on May 26, 2012
Posted by: JDB
from New Jersey
I purchased this scanner to continue my multi year project of digitizing over 30 years of slides and old family photos. After several years of constant use, my old Canoscan scanner was in need of replacement and due to availability issues due to the weather in AP, the 5600F was the only one readily available. My original choice was the 9000F.
I have been using this scanner nearly daily, splitting my scanning time between slides, negatives and old photos. the 5600F has worked flawlessly for everything I have asked of it.
The only place where I encountered a problem is more due to a piece of Canon software rather than the actual scanner. I wanted to scan an 11X14 print and enlarge it to 13X19. I encountered no problems taking the 2 high resolution scans, but when trying to merge them into a single image using PhotoStitch I encountered a problem. The program created an image for me, but it seamed the images together right in the middle of someone's face and created a lopsided eye in the process. I retried creating the final image several times using different resolutions and rotating the image, still no good.
Finally I decided to try Photoshop CS5's PhotoMerge feature and was rewarded with a perfect image on the first try. PhotoMerge placed the seam between 2 people where it only affected the background.
I have been using this scanner nearly daily, splitting my scanning time between slides, negatives and old photos. the 5600F has worked flawlessly for everything I have asked of it.
The only place where I encountered a problem is more due to a piece of Canon software rather than the actual scanner. I wanted to scan an 11X14 print and enlarge it to 13X19. I encountered no problems taking the 2 high resolution scans, but when trying to merge them into a single image using PhotoStitch I encountered a problem. The program created an image for me, but it seamed the images together right in the middle of someone's face and created a lopsided eye in the process. I retried creating the final image several times using different resolutions and rotating the image, still no good.
Finally I decided to try Photoshop CS5's PhotoMerge feature and was rewarded with a perfect image on the first try. PhotoMerge placed the seam between 2 people where it only affected the background.
Pros: High resolution, High-speed scanning
Cons: photostitch software
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Does exactly what I wanted it to
on July 21, 2011
Posted by: TN Scrapper
from East Tennessee
Years of photos that need preserving and my best solution would be digital scrapbooking. My Canon scanner did a beautiful job on an 80 year old wedding picture of my parents and is easy and fast to use (I can scan four snapshots at one time and file them in folders for later use. I am up to the 1980s with scrapbooking and would not be able to complete my goal without my scanner. It has done an admirable job of scanning newspaper articles and pictures as well as old slides. One of the best purchases I have made and it was so easy to set up and service has been available when I bought new computers and needed drivers to make the switch. Thank you.
Pros: durable, High resolution, High-speed scanning, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great Scanner
on February 26, 2016
Posted by: virey48
from Columbus, GA, United States
I have run thru scanning pictures, docs, and 35 negs. I had a canon that stood on a easel and had film negative scanner attachment with it. I love it, but it became outdated with my desk to back in or around 2002. The only reason I gave this scanner a 4 star rating because of the people who design it. They get a 1 star for not using their brains, what are we going to do for the 110's and 126's we have and what to put on digital. I do family history research I need to safe those pictures for future generations. Want to make film holders for 110's and 120's? That will get you a high 5 from me.
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