Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 1800AFL Film Scanner

Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 1800AFL Film Scanner

 
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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.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • 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
  • BatteriesIncluded: 0
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Pacific Image Electronics
  • EAN: 0649899001257
  • FormFactor: Desktop
  • HardwarePlatform: PC
  • IsAutographed: 0
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: Pacific Image Electronics
  • Manufacturer: Pacific Image Electronics
  • MediaType: Slides
  • Model: PF1800AFL
  • MPN: PF1800AFL
  • NumberOfItems: 1
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: CE
  • ProductTypeName: SCANNER
  • Publisher: Pacific Image Electronics
  • SKU: IPI1800AFL
  • Studio: Pacific Image Electronics
  • UPC: 649899001257

Customer Reviews

Very Nice Scanner2006-11-11
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.
Pathetic2004-04-12
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 glitches2004-01-28
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 scanner2003-10-17
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 drivers2003-03-03
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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