Plustek OpticFilm 8100 Photographic Film Scanner

Plustek OpticFilm 8100 is an ultimate film scanning device used by professional photographers to render less power consumption. With the SilverFast Multi-Exposure® imaging increases the photos’ shadow detail and dynamic range with less noise. The SilverFast NegaFix® has more than 120 profiles that are used to provide best results in creating positives from negatives. Likewise with the LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast 8 where the WorkflowPilot® guide users through all scanning and processing steps. The OpticFilm 8100 also features CCD Image Sensor, 7200 dpi optical resolution, 48-Bit color depth that is capable of converting 35mm negatives & slides.

Product Features in Detail

Dedicated and versatile film scanner
Plustek OpticFilm 8100 is a dedicated and versatile film scanner with 7200 dpi optical resolution. Its light sources give images more precise color rendering with less power consumption. Two one-touch buttons make scanning easier and more efficient for sharing on websites such as Flickr, Facebook, Picasa, etc.

Smaller footprint
Compared with the conventional flatbed scanners, the Plustek OpticFilm 8100 provides a much smaller footprint. The scanner is about the same size as a loaf of bread and takes less space on one’s desktop. All OpticFilm scanners also include a custom carrying bag that can be used for transportation or storage.

Plustek OpticFilm 8100 and SilverFast software
The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 and SilverFast software make a perfect combination. SilverFast Multi-Exposure® is especially for increasing the dynamic range, which adds more shadow details and eliminates noise. SilverFast NegaFix® with over 120 profiles for negative film guarantees best results when converting negatives into brilliant positives.

LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast 8
The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 scanner is bundled with the newest version of LaserSoft Imaging’s acclaimed scanner software - SilverFast 8. Its WorkflowPilot® guides users through all scanning and processing steps. The new developed graphical user interface is more intuitive and easy to use. Meanwhile, multitasking capable and 64-bit hardware support is extremely fast and efficient.

Wide range scanning
With the Plustek OpticFilm 8100 it is easier than ever to get started. It is the ideal film scanner for a wide range of users, including home users, lomographers, small office / workshop users, amateur photographers and photographers.

Plustek QuickScan
Plustek QuickScan is a button utility (PC) for scanning 35mm negative films and positive slides. It is easy to operate and speedy to scan.

     Support JPG, TIF, PCX and BMP file output format.
     Easy to adjust the scanning attributes.

SilverFast SE Plus 8
LaserSoft Imaging AG SilverFast is a world class professional scan software. It provides users and professionals with a powerful tool for scanning, editing, and color reproduction. SilverFast SE Plus 8 scanner software is the further development of entry-level version SilverFast SE 8. Its intelligent image automatic simplifies scanning and image optimization immensely.

     WorkflowPilot - a step-by-step assistant for every workflow
     Preview Concept - immediate control of any image adjustment
     Multi-Tasking - concurrent scanning and optimizing
     Multi-Exposure - increases dynamic range for maximum details
     Negafix – a convenient and professional way to convert negatives into brilliant positives.
     iSRD – an effective solution to save hours of post scan editing and retourching to remove the results of dust and scratches on the original film or slide. (The hardware needs supporting this feature)