Canon CanoScan LiDE 500F Color Image Scanner

Canon CanoScan LiDE 500F Color Image Scanner
Average customer rating:

If you can get one of these, do it

Good scanner, lousy software

Amazing scanner, compact but powerfull

Not for your film negatives!

CanoScan Can-Do

Canon CanoScan LiDE 500F Color Image Scanner

Manufacturer: Canon USA Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

4,800 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution, 19,200 dpi interpolated

48-bit color depth, 16-bit grayscale

Double-hinge expansion top for scanning bulky items

Scans negatives and positives with included film adapter

USB interface; PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B0002OG6JI
Release Date: 2005-01-31

Product Description

The Canon LiDE 500F scanner has the latest and sleekest design of the Canon scanner lineup. Able to stand on its side while scanning, it allows the user to save space on the already crowded desk surface. It can deliver a maximum 2400 x 4800 color dpi resolution and 48-bit color depth, for over 281 trillion possible colors. The unique Doubled-Hinge expansion top lifts approximately 1 inch vertically and lays flat on the page to help ensure clear, sharp scans with minimal light distortion. One convenient cable provides both power and a USB connection, reducing the number of wires around your desk. A USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface* enables incredibly fast image transfers to your computer, along with the fastest possible scanning speeds. Previews of your scans are ready in seconds. For added convenience, four easy buttons - Copy, Scan, PDF, and E-Mail - automate the scanning process, so your projects can get done more quickly. Just position your original, select the use for the image, and in seconds it's ready to go. It also works with Windows and Macintosh for diverse computer palform appeal. This scanner also offers a simple solution for all those old 35mm film slides or negatives you've got sitting in boxes. Simply place them in the LiDE 500F's film adapter and press the Scan button! These valuable images can be archived on your computer, safe from heat, humidity and dust, and then printed for family and friends. FARE (Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement) Level 3 is a built-in film retouching technology that automatically removes much of the dust and scratches that may appear on your originals. The result? The final scans of dusty and scratched film can look as good as new. Scanning Mode - Color - 48-bit input/48-bit output; Grayscale - 16-bit input/16-bit output (16-bit output when scanning film); Black & white; Text enhanced Maximum Document Size - 8.5 x 11.7 Dimensions (W x D x H) - 10.9 x 15.5 x 1.3

Customer Reviews:

If you can get one of these, do it.......2007-04-12

too bad it's end of sales, as this does meet all the postive reviews posted here. was looking for a scanner for general home use and photo scanning... the reviews for the newer versions seemed to be not as glowing as those for the 500F. Got a chance to get a refurbed unit and it's great. the photoshop editing software doesn't have the interface that one expects from Mac software, but functionality is very good. One cable for usb/power is very nice, and the combination buttons on the front (scan&mail) are convenient. all in all, this continues to be a greate little desktop scanner.

Good scanner, lousy software.......2007-02-08

Canon has never released a Universal/Intel binary of their Mac OS X driver. The UI is cheap. If they fixed the software, this would be a great product.

Amazing scanner, compact but powerfull.......2007-01-31

Excelent product, quick, simple use, and with years of use granted.
If you are looking for a complete scanner, this is your best choice.
You will not regret.

Not for your film negatives!.......2006-11-27

If you are planning to scan film strips (it does not even work with mounted slides) this is certanly NOT the scanner. It crops the image and you will expend the rest of your life moving the back light one frame per scan.

CanoScan Can-Do.......2006-11-10

The scanner is rather aesthetically pleasing, slim and saves space in the upright position. One of the best features is the single USB cord, no additional power cord with the bulky AC converter. The included software is simple and versatile. The only negative I have is if I have it connected while booting up, my PC won't post. Maybe I messed up on the install a little or it could just be a bug.

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