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HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner

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Scan multiple photos, slides, film and negatives and get superior[p1] colour accuracy with 6-colour, 96-bit scanning – exclusive to HP. Capture every detail with 4800 x 9600-dpi hardware resolution[p2]. Get infrared-based dust /scratch removal too.
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Capture colours that are 40% more accurate[p1] than other scanners with HP’s innovative, 6-colour, 96-bit photo scanning (6-colour scanning also available for slides, film and negatives on G4050 model). Scan slides and negatives and capture high-definition detail too with 4800 x 9600-dpi hardware resolution[p2]. Scan multiple 10 x 15 cm photos, 35 mm slides or negative frames at the same time (G4050 also accepts medium/large format film frames), and save as separate files.

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HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner

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HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner

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Reviews
Updated:
2015-03-04 12:31:39
Uk has collected 20 expert reviews for HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner and the average expert rating is 69 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
69%
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digitalversus.com
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
The Scanjet G4050 is a more advanced version of the G3110, and, in theory, its main advantage is its increased colour depth, up from 48 bits to 96. As a result, it should be able to scan a wider range of negatives and slides than its less expensive li...
Good Based on tests, colours are accurate...
Bad Software restarts after every page, Too slow, Poor quality negative scans, Photos look too orange in reallife tests...
60%
itreviews.com
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
mid-range flatbed scanner: Flatbed scanners range from about 40 to several thousand pounds, so how does the technology improve as the price increases? The maximum resolution and colour depth of scans increases, facilities like transparency scanning come i...
0%
pcadvisor.co.uk
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
HPs ScanJet G4050 photo scanner offers a six-colour scanning process. The theory behind this aspect of the HP ScanJet G4050 is that the usual source of white light used for scanning doesnt offer full-spectrum illumination, so a separate pass with...
Bottom line Good colour-quality but slow speeds make the HP ScanJet G4050 a more compelling proposition for those who occasionally need high-quality scans rather than for professional or semi-professional applications. At the price, there are alternatives that ma...
80%
macworld.co.uk
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
The theory is that the usual source of white light used for scanning doesn’t offer full-spectrum illumination, so a separate pass with a separate light source and some extra sensors can fill in the gaps and produce a more accurate result. First impr...
Good Good colour quality, reasonable build quality, decent support at the price for a wide range of different slide formats...
Bad Can be slow at higher resolutions, slight softening on both paper and slide scans, drivers and software need to be streamlined and simplified...
Bottom line Good colour-quality but slow speeds make this a more compelling proposition for those who occasionally need high-quality scans rather than for professional or semi-professional applications. At the price, there are alternatives that may not quite touc...
60%
computerarts.co.uk
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
Scanjet G4050 Are six colours better than four? HP’s new scanner finds out According to HP, the main problem with conventional scanners is that the white light leaves significant gaps in the colour gamut, creating significant colour distortions. The...
40%
pcauthority.com.au
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
Superlative quality is let down by slow scan times and unintuitive driver software.
67%
pcadvisor.co.uk
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
Hot on the heels of the Epson Perfection V700 and V750, which lured customers with the promise of not one but two lenses (reviewed by s sister website Digit here and here), comes this ambitious six-colour scanner from HP. Whereas scanners generally...
Bottom line Considering the wealth of features on board, £202 seems a paltry sum to pay for the HP ScanJet G4050. Its about half the price of the Epson Perfection V700, yet the HP certainly isnt outclassed on general performance and results. If you have a signi...
80%
expertreviews.co.uk
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
The ScanJet G4050 from HP is a desktop flatbed and transparency scanner aimed at the home photo market. Its claim to fame is that rather than use three channels for scanning from both reflective and transparent originals, it uses six channels for trans...
60%
alphr.com
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
Superlative quality is let down by slow scan times and unintuitive driver software. Home scanners have shown little technical innovation over the past few years. However, HPs Scanjet G4050 has broken the mould with the first so-called six-colour scan...
67%
digitalartsonline.co.uk
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
Though the world and its mum have moved from film to digital photography, there’s been some innovative launches for creative pros in the scanner market in the last six months. Epson’s Perfection V700 and v750 included two lenses – one fo...
80%
v3.co.uk
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
Its becoming rarer for home users to want separate printers and scanners, primarily because of the space each one uses, which is why multi-function devices are popular. Separate scanners still have their uses, though, and a standalone unit such as HP&rsqu...
80%
tipa.com
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
Awarded by TIPA Association.
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pcmag.com
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2015-03-04 12:31:39
Youve almost certainly heard of six-color printing, with the extra ink colors making it easier to print at true photo quality. But Ill bet you havent heard about six-color scanning. Thats because the scanners youre used to all use three colors f...
Good Six-color scanning yields excellent color quality. Scans photographic prints and film. Can scan up to 16 slides at once.
Bad Scan software is cumbersome in some ways and sometimes slow to react to a command.
Bottom line The HP Scanjet G4050 offers six-color scanning for excellent scan color and does a good job on both prints and film, including mounted slides...
80%