48-bit color Scanners

The Bottom Line: The Epson Perfection V700 Photo makes an excellent choice for a deep-pocketed photo hobbyist or a pro who needs to scan originals in a mixture of sizes.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 6400 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Single-pass

The Bottom Line: The Dimage Scan Elite 5400 II is a good choice for photographers who need to generate high-quality digital images from 35mm slides and negatives.

Specs: Film scanner (35 mm) - Desktop, 5400 dpi x 5400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

The Bottom Line: A versatile and inexpensive model for producing high-quality scans of photographs and film.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Single-pass

The Bottom Line: A versatile and inexpensive model for producing high-quality scans of photographs and film.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Single-pass

The Bottom Line: An OK scanner for an OK price.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Single-pass

The Bottom Line: As long as you don't need to scan film, this flatbed scanner should suit you fine.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

The Bottom Line: A nice buy for the penny-pinching hobbyist/amateur photographer who has moderate scanning needs.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 3200 dpi x 6400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

The Bottom Line: The Epson Perfection 3170 scans like a champ--and it's cheap, too.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 3200 dpi x 6400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass