David B. Brooks

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Digital Photography
David B. Brooks  |  Dec 01, 2000

Not long ago, while visiting a colleague's studio I was shown a new Palm Digital Assistant (PDA) that takes pictures. There was a small attachment on the front of this hand-sized computer with a lens in the front. When activated the 3.5" screen displayed an image of whatever the PDA was pointed toward.

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Epson Expresion 1600 Scanner
David B. Brooks  |  Jun 01, 2000

Brand names like Kodak, Nikon, and Polaroid are automatically associated with photography, but Epson? Well if Epson's latest products are any indication of the company's direction their name will soon become synonymous with digital...

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Epson Expression 1640XL
A Quality All Format Scanner
David B. Brooks  |  Feb 01, 2001

Only recently have individual photographers been offered affordable scanner models that can scan 6x4.5 and 6x6cm 120 film images with quality sufficient to match that of the latest 13x19" ink jet printers. A new large format (12.2x17.2")...

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Epson Expression 800 Scanner
David B. Brooks  |  Aug 01, 1999

Epson seems to have an uncanny sense for putting together product specifications that make their offerings ideal choices for the digital darkroom. The Epson Expression 800 is a prime example. Its combination of reasonably high optical resolution...

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Epson Perfection 1200 U Photo
David B. Brooks  |  Mar 01, 2000

It's getting to be expected, even taken for granted, that digital imaging technology will get better and cheaper as each season rolls around. But the new Epson Perfection 1200U Photo scanner goes beyond normal expectations. In addition to twice the...

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Epson Perfection 3200 Pro
Does This Scanner Have Everything You Need
David B. Brooks  |  Sep 01, 2003

I've been testing and reporting on flat-bed scanners for almost the entire history of their being available to individual computer users. Thus far I've been skeptical of the ability of affordable models to serve as 35mm film scanners comparable to dedicated 35mm scanners. The...

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Epson Perfection 4870 Pro
An All-In-One Scanner For Serious Enthusiasts
David B. Brooks  |  Jul 01, 2004

It is said that good things come to those who wait. If you have been waiting for a flat-bed scanner that will scan 35mm film as well as function as a dedicated 35mm film scanner, Epson says the wait is over. Their claim is that "Customers can now...

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Epson Perfection 636 Scanner
David B. Brooks  |  Apr 01, 1999

Less than a year ago I tested and wrote a report on Epson's Perfection 600 scanner. Before the report was set in type Epson sold out of every Perfection 600 scanner in stock, and the report was canceled. Let's hope Epson has produced enough of...

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Epson Stylus C82
A Sensible And Affordable Choice For Photographers
David B. Brooks  |  May 01, 2003

Epson Stylus C82

With digital cameras and scanners getting both better and more affordable the ability to print photo images with a home computer is an increasingly popular option. In fact, if you have a home computer its utility is rather limited without a printer, so why not...

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Epson Stylus Photo 2000P
David B. Brooks  |  Oct 01, 2000

Editor's Note
 The prints produced by the Epson 2000P printer are totally different from prints from any previous printer from any maker. Due to magazine reproduction limitations or published representations of these prints can not match...

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