Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u, 3600 dpi, 35mm, Film Scanner
The Pacific Image PrimeFilm 3600u 35mm Film Scanner is an affordable film scanner with 3600 Dpi optical resolution, providing the most economical way to digitize your 35mm slides and filmstrips. The true 48-bit scanning capability that distinguishes 68.7 billion distinctive colors and captures up to 18 megapixels per image (5328 x 3444 pixels) provides an impressed improvement in shadow and highlight details.
Even while providing such high image quality, the scanner is still very simple to use - just insert your filmstrips or mounted slides into the proprietary 35mm viewing window, and you are ready to scan. Furthermore, the easy to use TWAIN-compliant Cyberview X driver is appreciated by both novices and experienced users for offering many diverse levels of custom controls. Above all, the PrimeFilm 3600u is fast - taking only 65 seconds to give you a true 3600 Dpi resolution scan. It speeds up overall project completion times and enhances your workflow efficiency.
- Quickly and easily transfer your 35mm slides and film into Digital format.
- Scan at 3600 dpi to yield a high quality 18 megapixel (5328 x 3444 pixels) image from your 35mm slides & negatives.
- Extensive edit features allow users to optimize the scanning result with adjustable parameters, Crop, Rotate and auto scan to file functions.
- Share images via email, or website; or print your pictures on a color photo printer with fantastic results.
- Save your images to the computer hard drive then burn to CD or DVD to archive your treasured images.
| Film Types | 35mm film strip & mounted slide |
| Scan Quality | |
|---|---|
| Scan Sensor | Linear Array color CCD |
| Optical Resolution | 3600 x 3600 dpi |
| Hardware Resolution | 3600 x 3600 dpi |
| Interpolated Resolution | No |
| Color Depth | 24- or 48-Bit RGB selectable |
| Dynamic Range | 2.8 |
| Focus System | Fixed |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Preview Speed | 10 seconds per frame |
| Scan Speed | Not Specified |
| Batch Scanning | No |
| Automation | No |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 1.1 |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
|
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Light Source | Cold Cathode Fluorescent |
| Power Requirements | 100-120v AC, 50-60 Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 6.5 x 2.6 x 10.6" (165 x 66 x 270mm) |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1.0kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
63%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good resolution (4)
- Consistent (3)
- Good bit depth (3)
Cons
- Slow (4)
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Love this scanner!
I bought this scanner a few years ago, and I struggled to get good scans. Recently, I downloaded the latest scanning software from Pacific Image, and what a difference! I get GREAT scans...Read complete review
I bought this scanner a few years ago, and I struggled to get good scans. Recently, I downloaded the latest scanning software from Pacific Image, and what a difference! I get GREAT scans from this little device, good enough that I'm going to use my old Nikon camera system until slide film is no longer available. It's that good! But, you have to get the latest scanning software. For those that are disappointed, don't give up! Just spend a little more time with it!
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Most Liked Negative Review
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this product is cheap and immature - the software is attrocious, often timing out and dying. The scans themselves show a remarkable fuzziness 0- sharp slides become dull images. Either spend lots more ...Read complete review
this product is cheap and immature - the software is attrocious, often timing out and dying. The scans themselves show a remarkable fuzziness 0- sharp slides become dull images. Either spend lots more money for a Nikon or use a professional service. this device disappoints
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Pros
- Consistent
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Digital Printing
Comments about Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u Film Scanner:
This scanner produces good reproductions of my slides and films, the software has nice features for correcting color/contrast etc.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
Comments about Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u Film Scanner:
Is slow and the resolution is poor. However is cheap and portable.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
- Web Design
Comments about Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u Film Scanner:
I used it with the software included and the result was terrible. Then, I installed Vuescan and it was a success. Good bit depth and good resolution. It´s slow but I think is a good scanner for this price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
Comments about Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u Film Scanner:
This scanner won't make great images out of bad slides or negatives. You have to experiment with the slide and film types to get the color right and it is a little slow. All that being said, it produces good images from slides and negative that can be printed 4x6. If you need to scan some old slides or negatives, this scanner will give you good images without breaking the bank.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Difficult to Load
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u Film Scanner:
This is a great scanner for the money. It scans well and relatively quickly. The scanner has trouble with darker slides though. I also found that the software included is lousy. I downloaded vuescan and ended up buying it. The scans I am getting using Vuescan with this scanner are incredible. I have scanned about 100 slides so far and they are all great. Other reviewers complain about the scanner working and just quitting. They don't know how to use a computer or understand what USB ports are all about. If you know how to use a computer and are willing to spend the 80 bucks on Vuescan, you have a great scanner for film.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Cheap Fast Easy
Cons
- Can't think of any
Best Uses
- Scan slides and negatives
Comments about Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u Film Scanner:
I bought this scanner a few years ago, and I struggled to get good scans. Recently, I downloaded the latest scanning software from Pacific Image, and what a difference! I get GREAT scans from this little device, good enough that I'm going to use my old Nikon camera system until slide film is no longer available. It's that good! But, you have to get the latest scanning software. For those that are disappointed, don't give up! Just spend a little more time with it!
Comments about Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u Film Scanner:
I have used it with b/w film and the scans look alright if used along with a third-party scanning software, the one that comes with the scanner is horrible. I would rather recommend buying a film compatible flatbad scanner in the same price range.
Pros
Cons
- Bad image quality
- Difficult to Load
Best Uses
- Dont bother
Comments about Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u Film Scanner:
this product is cheap and immature - the software is attrocious, often timing out and dying. The scans themselves show a remarkable fuzziness 0- sharp slides become dull images. Either spend lots more money for a Nikon or use a professional service. this device disappoints
- Primary use:
- Personal
Comments about Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u Film Scanner:
This scanner is touted as a great buy, but it's color transfer lacks quality.The scanner film/slide holder is difficult to line up slides.Tonal quality also is far from what I expected.If I had it all to do over I'd purchase a different scanner.
Problems Encountered: Tonal quality is poorcolor quality is terrible
Previous Equivalent Items Owned: HP
Items I Recommend: None
Comments about Pacific Image Prime-Film 3600u Film Scanner:
Picked this up to archive some family slides, as well as to convert film negatives to digital. Does well with black and white negatives, not so well with color. As for slides... after playing with different settings I find that the color still isn't very good.
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- Price: $19.95
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- Price: $6.95
What's in the Box
- USB Cable
- Power Supply
- Software CD-ROM (TWAIN Compliant Imaging Application Software, Cyberview X scanner driver software)
- User Guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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