Pacific Image PrimeFilm XEs 35mm Film & Slide Scanner - 3-line RGB Linear CCD Sensor, 10,000 x 10,000 dpi, 48-bit

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Easy-to-Use Interface: The scanner is equipped with an intuitive and user-friendly interface, simplifying the scanning process. The included software provides straightforward controls for adjusting scan settings, cropping images, and saving files in various formats. Users can easily navigate through the scanning workflow, even without prior experience in film scanning. A film scanner is a device that scans film directly into a computer without first having to print it. The photographer no longer needs to make a print then scan that print. The intermediate step is completely illuminated with a film scanner. You can also apply modifications such as precise cropping and choosing different aspect ratios prior to printing. Tapping the physical ⏮ and ⏭ on PrimeFilm XA will move the film by about a millimetre in either direction. Holding those buttons down slightly longer before releasing will advance the film by about one frame. You can even initialize your ViewScan or SilverFast’s “Scan” command with the physical button, though I found it may cause issues in some cases. At 1500 pixels both lenses are sharp corner to corner. The scanner lens shows a bit more contrast and its interesting to see the different in color reproduction, both images were converted from RAW with identical settings. TEST CONCLUSION How much detail needs to be captured? Pay attention to the reported resolution the scanner is capable of capturing. You may see “hardware” and “optical” resolution. Optical is the more important value to consider as it does not involve any interpolation algorithms. What Are the Best Film Scanners for Photographers?

Found the CCD data sheets for the PrimeFilm XE sensor, the Toshiba TCD2707D. This is interesting info because we can figure out the real maximum optical resolution, the maximum resolution at the sensor, and the real magnification ratio used in the design of the scanner.As Overrank has implied other 35mm scanners are available which folk get good results from. The advantage of the Plustek range is that they are still available whereas the KMs are long gone so you'd need to buy one used. The Epson Perfection V39 II Color Photo and Document Flatbed Scanner is a versatile unit for home and professional use. In this article, I will be sharing my learnings from the two years I’ve spent with PrimeFilm XA, including my understanding of how it compares to other methods and how to make the best use of it.

Pacific Image Electronics Co., Ltd. (PIE), was established in September 1993, with products manufactured made in Taiwan and sold in the USA under the Pacific Image label and in the EU by their OEM partner Reflecta GmbH of Germany. Dynamic range. PrimeFilm converts image data with Dmax 4.2 maximum film density into 48 bits per pixel plus 16 bits in the infrared channel. I found this to be enough for all of my digitizing needs. There were no issues getting virtually all tones out of my monochrome, colour, and slide film.

Stephen launched Kosmo Foto in November 2017, shortly after Analog.Cafe became a thing. But in contrast to Analog.Cafe’s slow readership growth as I searched for my role in the film community , Stephen’s film exploded with 10,000 rolls sold in the first nine months since the announcement. A professional-grade 35mm slide scanner, the Pacific Image PowerSlide X Automated Scanner makes batch workflows much easier to manage. The optical resolution is top notch, the color depth is impressive, and the resulting scans are accurate and detailed. You’ll also enjoy scans of up to 10,000 dpi, so you can comfortably enlarge scanned images into big, beautiful prints. And now for the good stuff; the scanning results. Ho-ly crap, this scanner produces some beautiful scans. Like my 8200i, the 35mm scans I created were outstanding. Sharpness and clarity are excellent, and I’d say they’re on par with anything that I’ve received from a pro-level lab. I have had this model for over a year now, I have recently got really cheesed off about the spurious marks on my scans and decided to have a look to see whether I could do anything about it. I sent an enquiry through to their support group and by return I received some instruction to remove their software, including some system files (Framework files). then follow a supplied URL and re-install the software.