The PrimeFilm XA Plus from Pacific Image is a simple-to-use scanner for 135 film. It allows auto scanning of 135 strips and rolls and manual scanning of 135 slides. A 10,000 dpi resolution allows highly detailed true color scanning and DNG file support, and the included software offers correction tools and other features. The CyberViewX5-Plus software is provided as a free download for Windows and Mac.
- Auto Scanning of 135 Strips and Rolls
- Manual Scanning of 135 Slides
- 10,000 dpi Resolution
- Windows/Mac Software
Pacific Image PowerFilm XA Plus Overview
Pacific Image PowerFilm XA Plus Specs
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Pacific Image PowerFilm XA Plus Reviews
Unreliable, slow,
Film feeding doesn’t work, frame alignment is not working…so you can’t feed a film and expect each frame properly scanned. The buttons to move and align your frames manually are slow, at times not responsive. Not recommended.
Excellent High-Resolution Scanner….with Poor Ratings
Firstly, I have never encountered a product whose reviews differed so much from the actual product. I purchased this scanner primarily for its Optical Resolution. The software features are practical, easy-to-use, and magnitudes better than reviews suggest. Use Case - Digitizing several dozen slides and negatives taken in the late 80’s and early 90’s. All comments are based on scanning at the highest resolution. PROS * Both hardware and software features thoroughly complement each other. Slide and negative scanning simply works. * Truly High-Resolution Scans - Scanning was performed at the highest resolution with TIFF file sizes in the 680-760MB file range. * CyberViewX (software) is stable and responsive when Pre-Scanning/Scanning slides and negatives at maximum resolution. Note - My scan times are reasonable at the highest resolution. I suspect some user’s computer hardware are unsuitable for such large data transfers over USB. * CyberViewX (software) contains a solid set of features for adjusting scan area, color, exposure, and image clean up. * CyberViewX (software) – “Magic Touch” does an incredible job of removing dust, scratches, specks, etc. from images. (See before/after images) * Problem-free hardware. The unit behaves as expected with no surprises. CONS * Hands down, the weakest part of this product is the user manual. You need only read “Installing Hardware – Step 1” before your first head scratch. It suffers from: 1) poor proofing, 2) outdated software references, and 3) no mention of the newest software features. * Short-ish USB cable; a longer cable would be nice. I sat on the PrimeFilmXA fence for quite a while given the poor product reviews. I have been at 4-Stars for a while, but after thoroughly evaluating the ‘Negative Film’ support I am more than comfortable giving this product 5-Stars.
