Canon CanoScan 3000F Scanner

Product Description:

Targeted at the amateur photographer using film, the CanoScan 3000F is based on the CanoScan 3000, but comes with a built-in Film Adapter Unit for scanning 35 mm positive and negative film originals. Offering a simple way for photographers to digitize their film images, the CanoScan 3000F bridges the gap between the traditional silver halide world and the new world of digital cameras. As such it allows film users a friendly entry point for desktop photo printing, creative digital imaging and web-based projects. With high optical resolution as well as 48bit depth the CanoScan 3000F ensures that not only is every detail of your original picked-up by the 6-line Hyper CCD but color is accurately reproduced.For the ultimate ease of use the CanoScan 3000F features 3 EZ buttons that offer the user one-touch film or print scanning, copying and e-mailing. With the Hi-Speed USB interface images and data can be transferred swiftly to your desk top computer, whilst also allowing plug 'n play simplicity when setting up the scanner. The CanoScan 3000F comes equipped with the innovative Canon Z-Lid that allows flat copying and scanning of bulky originals such as books and mounted pictures.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • Maximum 9,600 dpi software enhanced resolution, 1,200 dpi optical
  • Z-Lid expansion top for bulky objects
  • 48-bit color depth
  • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface
  • Compatible with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Canon
  • EAN: 0013803028430
  • FormFactor: Desktop
  • HardwarePlatform: PC
  • Label: Canon
  • Manufacturer: Canon
  • MediaType: Plain paper
  • Model: 8658A002
  • MPN: 8658A002
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • Platform: Windows XP Professional
  • ProductGroup: CE
  • ProductTypeName: SCANNER
  • Publisher: Canon
  • Studio: Canon
  • UPC: 013803028430
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty

Customer Reviews

Works for just a little while2007-01-09
I bought two canoscans 3000f The troubleshooting manual was worthless -- and you'll need it not long after purchasing the canon 3000f. WHEN you find support downloads on the Canon site, you can install and uninstall all day and the scanner still won't work.

In fairness, it's a cheap scanner and Canon treats you as poorly as any of the other makers I've tried in the past, HP, Epson, and Umax.
3000f review2003-08-27
When scanning photos this scanner is everything I require.
The scanning software is easy to use with a good range of options.
However, when it comes to scanning slides it is most disappointing as they always come out dark.
To compensate I try tweaking the brightness and contrast settings in the software but the colors in the dark areas are never true. You can play around with the image in a photo-editing program but they are always disappointing and never get near the quality of color and clarity that you get when projected onto a screen.

If you want a scanner that scans slides then go for something else, and if all you need to scan is photos and documents then you don't need this scanner.
Beware of reviews that appear to parrot the sales blurb.

Plenty of bells & whisles, but poor image scanning2003-06-17
I've always been a big fan of Canon's scanners, but the Canoscan 3000f really let me down. I've been using the Canoscan n1240u and have always liked the great colors and vivid scans. I decided to upgrade to the new 3000f, manily because it will scan negatives and slides. Unfortunately, the reproduction quality on these types of scans are not very good. The color reproduction is very poor and the image quality, even at extremely high resolutions is not as true as it is on some of the less expensive Canon scanners. Even after having spent a lot of time working with various settings and options in the scanning software, the quality was still not as good as I would like to have seen. Hopefully Canon will get these problems fixed with their next line of film & photographic scanners.
Love my Canon CanoScan 3000F Scanner2003-05-05
I recently purchased the Canon CanoScan 3000F Scanner & not only did it arrive a lot faster then expected, but it works really well. I am really enjoying it. I am glad I bought this one. It's not to expesive, yet it has what I wanted & then some. The 5000F Scanner had a little to much for what I needed it for & the cheaper scanners didn't have some of the programs I needed. I would recommend this for people who wants a scanner for just home used. I like how fast it scans & how I can take the red out of the eyes. I also like how fast I can send a picture by email. The picture quality is really good.
excellent scanner2003-04-22
I recently purchased the Canon CanoScan 3000F and have been very pleased with how it has performed.
It was very easy to install. Just stick the CD in and follow the prompts (my Grandfather installed it and he has trouble composing email via hotmail!).
Some of the great features include being able to scan your negatives. That's right, even if you have ruined your photo, you can still scan the negative and have a crystal clear image on your PC. Scans of magazines, photos etc. have come out incredibly sharp with great resolution.
Specs:
1200 x 2400dpi & 48 bit input
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for faster scanning speed
Included film adapter unit accepts one frame of 35mm film
Easy operation using Canon's exclusive multi-scan mode

One downside to the Canon is that it is a little bulky but overall it looks & performs great.

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