Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 1800AFL Film Scanner

Amazon.com Product Description
At last, a professional quality batch scanner designed exclusively for the home user. Pacific Image Electronics' 1800AFL Scanner can handle 35mm slides, filmstrips, or roll film in just seconds per frame. 1,800 x 1,800 dpi optical resolution and a 3.2 dynamic range provide your scans with incredible detail and impeccably accurate color reproduction, while features like auto-focus and auto-load will guide even beginners smoothly through the process.

Compatible with either PC or Macintosh systems, the USB interface keeps cord-clutter to a minimum while insuring speedy, glitch-free data transfer. The manufacturer includes a one-year warranty covering parts and service.

Product Description:
This Pacific Image 35mm auto film scanner takes the guesswork out of scanning with auto-focus and a 3.2 dynamic range for sharp, high-quality scans with natural and accurate color reproduction. The optical 1800 dpi provides enough resolution to enlarge images up to 8x10". USB interface provides fast data transfer and convenient connection. Features batch scanning and automatic film loading. Accommodates 35mm slides, filmstrips or roll film. Includes linear array color CCD, cold cathode fluorescent lamp, 1800x1800 dpi, 24.3mmx36.5mm maximum scanning area. Requires 12V CD/1.25A output; AC 100-110V 60Hz or AC 220-240V 50Hz input. PC or compatibles: Pentium II or higher with a minimum of 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); Windows 98 or later. Macintosh: iMac, iBook, G3 or G4 with USB interface running system 8.6 or later.

Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 1800AFL Film Scanner

Average customer rating:

Very Nice Scanner

Pathetic

Cost effective, works good, driver glitches

Bad Company Bad scanner

Hardware works but good luck with drivers

Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 1800AFL Film Scanner

Manufacturer: Pacific Image Electronics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Auto-film loading, auto-focus; batch film scanning

1,800 x 1,800 dpi resolution

42-bit color depth, 14-bit gray scale

3.2 dynamic range

USB interface; PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B00006JKYH

Amazon.com Product Description

At last, a professional quality batch scanner designed exclusively for the home user. Pacific Image Electronics' 1800AFL Scanner can handle 35mm slides, filmstrips, or roll film in just seconds per frame. 1,800 x 1,800 dpi optical resolution and a 3.2 dynamic range provide your scans with incredible detail and impeccably accurate color reproduction, while features like auto-focus and auto-load will guide even beginners smoothly through the process.

Product Description

PrimeFilm 1800AFL film scanner features something that no other consumer-level film scanner has - batch scanning and automatic film loading capabilities that save you time and frustration. You can even scan a whole roll of film unattended! High-quality 35mm film and slide scanning has never before been so accessible to a wide range of users. Now everyone can enjoy the benefits of high-performance film scanning. From installation to operation, using the PrimeFilm 1800AFL is hassle-free. The USB interface provides fast data transfer and convenient connection, while features such as auto-film loading and auto-focus ensure that film scanning is a simple and fun experience. With a 3.2 dynamic range this scanner is built for producing sharp, high-quality scans with amazingly natural and accurate color reproduction. True optical 1, 800 dpi give you enough resolution to enlarge images up to 8" x 10" and still look great when printed! The PrimeFilm 1800AFL takes the guesswork out of all your scanning projects! Auto-focus makes it even easier to get the best possible images from your film by automatically optimizing each scan.

Customer Reviews:

Very Nice Scanner.......2006-11-11

I'm surprised to hear that some people had negative comments about Pacific Image customer support. Their website offers updated downloads including a PDF of each model's manual. I have never had trouble with my scanner so I had no reason to contact customer support but if you are looking for a review of this product from someone who has used then I have to say it is one of the best scanners I have used. Check out Pacific Image's website [...] for more info on their scanners.

Pathetic.......2004-04-12

Color cast is always off; editing software is clunky; levels adjustment is incredibly clumsy; scanner is prone to crashing (all the time); scanner won't calibrate properly for film strips. I have wasted an unbelievable amount of time trying to scan with this machine, and then fixing the scanned products, and am incredibly frustrated. I'm using the more advanced version than this - the PF 3600 Pro, but it sounds like it has the same problems. My advice is to troll the Internet and mags for solid reviews, and spend your scanner money accordingly ... or wait 2 more years for the manufacturers to get us off their bleeding edge.

Cost effective, works good, driver glitches.......2004-01-28

Reading some of the below reviews, I am reminded with I use a Mac: things usually work. The PF1800 is actually a good, not outstanding, scanner. I am scanning all my Dad's slides in and it produces good, easy to use results. I use about 1200 to 3000 dpi and it works well with manageable file sizes. Previously I was using an Epson flatbed scanner w/ slide attachment which as much slower and could not reliably reproduce quality scans. The PF1800 does though although not perfectly: it has trouble with darker slides which come out very grainy despite various manipulations. Also its CyberView 35 driver in Mac OS X (Panther) is not glitch free: it often mysteriously retrieves an old scan while posting a NEW slide and freezes up occasionally. But it's MUCH cheaper than the rest and it DOES WORK. I've done about a thousand slides with it so far... I should know. Also check out Costco.com for a better price. Happy scanning!

Bad Company Bad scanner.......2003-10-17

I only have a few things to say about the scanner and the company. Pacific Image as a company is terrible! They have no support and they don't care. This is the poorest example of a scanner I've ever used. Please take my advise and look eleswhere.

Hardware works but good luck with drivers.......2003-03-03

What a joke Pacific Image's customer support is. No help, all they say is we are aware of the issues. This was over a year ago. You have been warned.

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