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While we can’t offer a refund or replacement if you simply change your mind, we’re here to help if your item has a problem under Australian Consumer Law. You may be entitled to a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem. This is when the item:
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| Film Types | 35mm negatives 35mm mounted slides |
|---|---|
| Scan Sensor | CCD |
| Optical Resolution | 7200 dpi |
| Color Depth | Color: 48-bit input, 24/48-bit output Grayscale: 16-bit input, 8/16-bit output Black/White: 1-bit |
| Dynamic Range | 3.6 |
| Scan Area | 36.8 x 25.4 mm |
| Preview Speed | ~ 8 seconds (negatives & slides) |
| Scan Speed | 3600 dpi: ~ 36 seconds 7200 dpi: ~ 113 seconds |
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| OS Compatibility | Windows: Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, XP Mac: OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 |
| Windows System Requirements | 2 GHz processor or faster, 2 GB RAM, 10 GB free disk space, CD/DVD drive or internet connection |
| Apple System Requirements | 2 GHz Intel Processor or faster (PowerPC not supported), 2 GB RAM, 10 GB disk space, CD/DVD drive or internet connection |
| Light Source | LED |
| Button | IntelliScan, QuickScan |
| Power Requirements | 110 to 240 V 15 V DC, 1.0 A |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 12.0 x 11.9 x 27.2 cm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 can scan 35mm negatives and positive slides, accommodating both formats effectively.
The Multi-Exposure function increases the image's dynamic range, adds more shadow detail, and reduces noise for higher quality scans.
Yes, the scanner is compatible with Mac computers, but the physical shortcut buttons will not function as no proprietary driver is required for Mac OS.
The package includes the Plustek OpticFilm 8100 scanner, two film holders, a padded carrying bag, a power adapter, a USB cable, and software including SilverFast and NewSoft Presto PageManager.
Currently, the scanner is not compatible with Windows 10/11 computers running on ARM CPU architecture, but an updated driver is planned for release in May 2025.
The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 offers a maximum optical resolution of 7200 dpi.
Yes, the scanner comes with SilverFast SE Plus 8 software, which includes tools for scanning, editing, and colour reproduction, as well as the Plustek QuickScan utility for easy scanning.
Note: Plustek OpticFilm series scanners are currently not compatible with Windows 10/11 computers running on ARM CPU architecture such as Snapdragon X series CPU, e.g., Surface Laptop 13.8/ 15, Surface Pro, etc., or other PC/ laptops from other manufacturers running ARM CPU.
The Plustek OpticFilm series is compatible with existing X86/ X64 CPU architecture (such as those currently released by Intel and AMD) and specifically on ARM CPUs from Apple for Mac, such as the M1-M4 series CPU.
An updated driver version compatible with ARM CPUs on Windows is planned for release in May 2025 at the earliest, with completed support planned by Q3 at the latest.
The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 is a dedicated 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, and Picasa. The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 features a compact easy-to-transport size and a custom carrying bag that protects the scanner from dust and other harmful elements when not in use.
The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 includes SilverFast Multi-Exposure, which is designed to increase the image's dynamic range, add more shadow detail, and eliminate noise. SilverFast NegaFix contains over 120 profiles for negative film and ensures optimal results when converting negatives into positives. The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 scanner is also bundled with LaserSoft Imaging's SilverFast 8. WorkflowPilot guides users through all scanning and processing steps. The newly designed graphical user interface makes the software easy to use. Also included with the scanner is NewSoft Presto PageManager 7.23, which provides document management software for OCR, PDF creation, and conversion to Word and Excel files.
Please Note (Mac Users): The scanner's front buttons require a Plustek proprietary driver to launch shortcuts for IntelliScan & QuickScan software. This driver is not available for Mac OS as no driver is needed to use the scanner other than Silverfast Software. The physical shortcut buttons will not be operational if you use an Apple computer.
The film holders protect the film during the scanning process and ensure accurate scans the first time. The scanner comes with 2 film holders. The mounted slide holder can hold up to 4 slides. The negative holder can hold strips of 35mm film up to 6 frames long
The scanner comes with a padded carrying bag that includes storage space for the scanner, two film holders, power adapter and USB cable.
SilverFast scan software features with Stand-Alone SilverFast Launcher and TWAIN Plug-in applications. It provides users and professionals with a powerful tool for scanning, editing, and color reproduction.
The software includes: WorkflowPilot, Intuitive Graphic User Interface, Multitasking, Multi-Exposure.
Plustek QuickScan is a button utility for scanning 35mm negative films and positive slides. It is ideal for digitizing snapshots with just one click. It is easy to operate and speedy to scan.
