
Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai is a powerful scanner with 7200 dpi resolution. Its sharp optical system produces excellent detail in shadow areas and has a remarkable tonal range. The built-in infrared channel helps users remove dust and scratches on the original negatives and slides without additional post-processing. With the included IT 8 calibration slide, this powerful scanner consistently delivers accurate color and detail. The well-designed hardware features of the OpticFilm 8200i Ai combine perfectly with the professional scanner software, SilverFast Ai Studio *(1). SilverFast Multi-Exposure increases dynamic range, reduces noise, and increases picture details. SilverFastiSRD can save images from dust and scratches while optimizing images. SilverFast Auto IT8 Calibration color calibrates the scanner device in just 2 minutes.
Q: How does the scanner handle dust and scratches on old photos?
A: It uses built-in infrared dust and scratch removal to automatically remove them from scanned images.
Q: What is the resolution of this scanner?
A: This scanner has a resolution of 7200 dpi.
Q: Does this scanner come with software?
A: Yes, it comes with SilverFast 8 Ai Studio scanning software.
Q: Is this scanner compatible with both Windows and Mac computers?
A: Yes, this scanner is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers.
Q: What is included with the scanner?
A: The scanner includes an IT8 Calibration slide, and a USB cable.
Q: What is the dynamic range of the Plustek scanner?
A: The Plustek OpticFilm 8200i AI scanner has a dynamic range of 3.6.
Q: How long does it take to scan each negative (35mm)?
A: Unfortunately, there is no one single answer to your question. There are many variables: Scan resolution, scan settings, image processing features that are used, CPU speed, and memory installed. But all that said, a single-pass scan with no image processing, and dust and scratch removal disabled will take about 36 seconds when scanning at 3600 dpi.
A: Thanks for your interest in the OpticFilm 8200i Ai. The slide holder holds four slides. It has a manual feed so you manually push the holder to advance to the next slide. Typically customers with large scanning jobs will purchase a second tray so they can have a tray loaded and ready to go. The scanner comes with SilverFast scanning software. You preview the images in SilverFast, make adjustments and then save to your computer. It supports all common image formats: JPG, TIF, PSD etc.