Pacific Image PrimeFilm 7250 Plus Film Scanner 35mm or 135 Film Slide and Negative Scanners, 7,200 dpi 48-bit True Color 3.9 Dynamic Range Mac/Pc, Support Mac and Windows

I previously purchased a Plustek OpticFilm scanner, but I was disappointed with the quality of the scans with the default settings. I think it requires some fiddling with the scanning parameters to get good results. Now this scanner, it produces great images on default settings, without having to change anything. Settings can be changed in case the picture needs adjustments, but this scanner makes it really effortless to get great quality images. I also like that it does not need the negative holder, so you can scan the whole roll without needing to cut it. For a casual photo enthusiast who wants good resolution and quality scans, this thing is perfect, and it does not break the bank.

I wanted a scanner that was more than a modified Smart Phone camera, and this one seemed to answer that at a reasonable price. I have many 70 year old slides that I wanted to scan. Unfortunately, among other problems, this scanner is so slow, it would be impossible to complete my project during the remained of my life time. The software required to operate the scanner is totally inadequate for the tasks it purports to be able to perform.Pros:Scanner is an actual flatbed type scanner supposedly capable of very high resolutions.Scanner is easy to set up and put into action, as long as the software is working.When the automatic correction modules work properly, they are very good.The scanner comes in very secure packaging.Cons:The scanner only handles mounted 35mm slides and 35mm negative strips which was fine for me, but grossly limits it versatility.The slide holder is slightly larger than a standard 35mm slide and it is possible to insert the slide so it cannot be completely scanned.Occasionally the scanner cropped the preview when making the final scan (not sure if this is a scanner or software problem). [see sample above]Occasionally the final scan was blurred in part. [see sample above]Software was totally inadequate to utilize all the abilities of a scanner this sophisticated.The manual corrections were simplistic and inadequate to truly enhance or correct problems with the original image.Occasionally, the automatic correction modules made no apparent difference on a scan with multiple issues.Scanning time was excessive for the final scans: 1:18 FOR "Fast" and 2:55 for "Quality", both at 900 dpi and not counting the near constant scanner calibrations.On my system, if I closed the software, I had to restart my computer to get the software to re-recognize the scanner.Over all documentation was dismally inadequate.I imagine that the scanner might be of use to someone with adequate software and time to correct the scanned images in other software, but the time needed to do that makes this scanner inappropriate for my use. I certainly could not recommend it to a casual or non-technically competent user..

Exactly as described. This is a brand new slide scanner that is probably 25 year-old technology, and works well. There's a small learning curve and it won't convert multiple slides simultaneously, but it produces a high quality digital image that is the best possible for the money.

Estoy feliz con la calidad del escáner, antes lo hacían con un flat bed scanner y no obtenía tan buena calidad, también la resolución real es 3200dpi y escaneo a 1600dpi se demora por frame de 2 a 3 minutos es bastante fácil, puede sacar imágenes TIFF acá algunas fotos

Hard to use for elderly and doesn't work too well. The program it has you download is not user friendly and I do not recommend this product.

The Pacific Image PrimeFilm 7250 Plus Film Scanner promises high-resolution scans for 35mm film and slides, but unfortunately, it falls short in several areas. The scan quality is underwhelming, with noticeable grain and color inaccuracies. The included software is clunky and prone to crashing, making the scanning process frustrating and time-consuming. While it might be suitable for casual users with low expectations, serious photographers or archivists will likely be disappointed with its performance.

Just getting back into film and found this reasonably priced film scanner. It's been great to scan in some old negatives I had. Awesome quality, easy to use, and the software works well. I used the software on my PC and also a Mac without issue. Just load the negative and scan.Highly recommended to scan in negatives. Truly plug and play!

I was looking for a device to scan old slides and this device promises to do that.It turned out to be a bit more difficult than I thought. While the compactness of the device might be considered a plus by some, it means you are scanning one item and a time which is very time consuming. Furthermore, the scanning time seems excessively long. Waiting 1-2 minutes (sometimes longer) for a scan to complete means it will take you forever to go through a decent number of slides. And then you make need to re-run or correct them because of cropping errors.Unfortunately, the operating instructions were almost useless. They were very abbreviated and mostly uninformative so you have to guess how to set the device up with the software...which you need to download.It will take you a while to figure it all out and, yes, it will work eventually, but be prepared to drink lots of coffee while you work on it or are waiting for a scan to finish.