Epson Perfection 1200 Photo

But despite its higher resolution, the Perfection can't quite match the quality of the GT-9600. The difference is marginal and it does manage to outdo both the Astra 1220S and 2400S (reviewed issue 60, p163), producing fractionally crisper and better-balanced images. The transparency adaptor worked well: the high 1,200ppi resolution allows fairly impressive detail capture. When we scanned a 40mm transparency at 1,200ppi, it took just over a minute.

All in all it looks like Epson has come up with a winner here. The Perfection might not be the fastest or have the best quality in the business - those accolades still belong to the Umax Astra 1220S and Epson GT-9600, respectively - but it does offer the best compromise between the two. This is in addition to its superior flexibility (thanks to its transparency adaptor), good build quality and very reasonable price.

Author: Jonathan Bray