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Pacific Image PrimeFilm XA Plus Scanner

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Pacific Image PrimeFilm XA Plus Scanner
Key Features
  • Auto Scanning of 135 Strips and Rolls
  • Manual Scanning of 135 Slides
  • 10,000 dpi Resolution
  • Windows/Mac Software
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.
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Pacific Image PowerFilm XA Plus Overview

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.

Key Features
Auto Roll Film & Film Strip Scanning
The PrimeFilm XA Plus allows you to insert 135 film strips and rolls continuously. It's capable of scanning up to 40 frames.
Auto Focus
The XA Plus adjusts focus automatically for optimum sharpness.
Enhanced Image Quality
In comparison to the XAs scanner, the XA Plus offers higher color saturation for images with more natural color.
10,000 dpi Resolution with True Color
The PrimeFilm XA Plus uses a true RGB linear array CCD sensor to scan, allowing high quality scanning of 135 film and slides.
User Friendly Interface
With the viewing window on the top of the scanner, you can see and monitor the entire scanning process. There's a single button for scanning, allowing for a simple workflow. Additionally, dedicated eject, reverse, and forward buttons located on the top of the scanner further simplify the workflow by allowing efficient single-press operations.
Light Source
White and IR LEDs
CyberViewX5-Plus Software Features
Optimal Brightness
Auto Exposure technology achieves optimal brightness, ensuring that the image is neither too dark nor too bright.
Bleaching Reduction
The Auto Contrast tool makes highlights appear lighter and shadows darker within an image.
Infrared Dust and Scratch Removal
The Magic Touch tool eliminates flaws issues such as dust or scratches in the final image scan.
Optimal Dynamic Range
Multipass Xposure technology scans each frame or slide multiple times to enhance the detail of dark areas without sacrificing the bright areas.
High Color Accuracy
Accurate color adjustment results in vibrant images with optimal brightness, contrast, and saturation.
Digital Noise Reduction
Isolate and manage noise/grain in both highlight and shadow areas without sacrificing image detail.
Fading Film Color Correction
The color correction function corrects for film fading that occurs over time.
Enhanced Scanning Speed
PrimeFilm XA Plus offer 1.7 times faster scan speed than PrimeFilm XAs for scanning one negative film frame. You can get high quality images with a resolution of 5000 dpi within just two minutes.
Compatibility
The software is compatible with Windows and Mac and requires 4GB of RAM and 50GB of hard disk space. (8GB or more of RAM are highly recommended.)
UPC: 649899001448

Pacific Image PowerFilm XA Plus Specs

Key Specs
Film/Print Format
35mm
Maximum Scan Area
1.4 x 1.0" / 36.5 x 24.3 mm
Scanner Color Depth
48-Bit (Internal)
Grayscale Depth
16-Bit (Internal)
Optical Resolution
10000 dpi
Power Source
AC Adapter
Scan Quality
Maximum Scan Area
1.4 x 1.0" / 36.5 x 24.3 mm
Scanner Color Depth
48-Bit (Internal)
Grayscale Depth
16-Bit (Internal)
Optical Resolution
10000 dpi
Focus System
Autofocus
Performance
Output File Format
JPEG, TIFF
Connectivity
System Connection
USB-B 2.0
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 or Later / macOS 10.7 or Later
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 or Later
macOS 10.7 or Later
Sensor
Type
Linear CCD
Physical
Power Source
AC Adapter
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D)
7.2 x 3.7 x 10.8" / 18.3 x 9.4 x 27.4 cm
Weight
4.9 lb / 2.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.6 x 13.5 x 7.4"

Pacific Image PowerFilm XA Plus Reviews

PrimeFilm XA Plus Scanner Review

By Charles
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-22

Product shipped punctually from B & H and arrived undamaged. This scanner works fine with 35mm negatives or slides with the vendor's CyberViewX v5.20.70 software on an Apple M4 Mac Mini Pro running macOS Sequoia v15.2 operating system. As I also own VueScan Professional and was surprised that VueScan is not supported by this scanner on Apple Silicon Macs because VueScan requires CyberViewX and the latter only provides an Intel plugin. PIE indicated to me that they are working on that Apple Silicon plugin for Spring 2025 or later update to the CyberViewX software. The CyberViewX software is best used with the film negatives as it provides button controls to advance or reverse film frames from the software. Pressing the Eject button on the scanner powers the film strip out of the scanner (without scratching the film). VueScan (on Intel) doesn't have this negative advance/reverse button feature. I set my negative and slide scans to 5000 dpi and enabled magic touch to clean up the scans. This setting takes a couple of minutes to scan and I chose the DNG format for the images. The magic touch does a credible job of cleaning dust from the scanned content. Most of my negatives and slides were shot a long while ago on a Nikon F4S or N90S with a variety of prime or zoom Nikon glass, and a variety of professional films (Afga scala b/w, Fuji Velvia/Provia, Kodak Kodak/EktaChrome/Portia). Everything developed in professional labs, not the drugstore). The bottom line is that there are many less than stellar reviews of the Pacific Image PrimeFilm XA Plus scanner that I have not observed with my unit. It is excellent.

Almost Really Good

By Christopher
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2024-02-18

I bought this scanner in the hopes that I could batch scan film at a high resolution and it almost did just that. The scanner produced very nice high quality scans, and beautiful colors at a high resolution. My issue was with the batch scan feature. The scanner would not scan past the 3-4th frame of a strip of film. It would stop at frame 3-4 not continue to batch scan. If I tried to pick up the batch scan after it stopped, it would reverse back to frame 1, scan to 3-4, and stop again. It was a very frustrating experience, and it was so close to being a total recommendation to buy but it just didn't work correctly for me. Because of this, I am giving 2 stars. Would have been an easy 5 stars if there were no batch scanning issues.

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Would this scanner be able to adjust the frame ...

Would this scanner be able to adjust the frame position?
Asked by: Chris
According to the manufacturer, the Pacific Image PrimeFilm XA Plus Scanner includes a frame adjustment tool with the CyberViewX-Plus (ver. 5.20.29) software.
Answered by: Marisa
Date published: 2023-08-14

Does the Primefilm XA Plus come with the ...

Does the Primefilm XA Plus come with the panoramic negative holder?
Asked by: James
You can scan and stitch later
Answered by: Ra
Date published: 2023-08-14

What are the differences between this new model ...

What are the differences between this new model and the old model that it replaced?
Asked by: Adam
The XA Plus has upgraded internal chips that make it scan up to 2.3 times faster and render colors better, also it has better USB 3 connectivity,
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-03-28

Is there any way to use this device to scan APS ...

Is there any way to use this device to scan APS negatives?
Asked by: Patricio
The Pacific Image PrimeFilm XA Plus Scanner does not have a holder for APS film, though you should be able to scan without one. Since the APS negatives are smaller, you would have to crop out the negative space in post. Alternatively, you can use a standard photo scanner, like the Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner (B&H # EPPV600). https://bhpho.to/3SpxXvL
Answered by: Marvin C
Date published: 2023-11-02

How do you clean the rollers or feed mechanism? ...

How do you clean the rollers or feed mechanism? How do you clean the sensor?
Asked by: DFM
This model does not require cleaning like the PowerFilm series units, the film is loaded using a different mechanism, for more information please see our troubleshooting webpage https://www.scanace.com/product/troubleshooting
Answered by: PACIFIC IMAGE
Date published: 2024-03-28

How well does it keep film flat? I have old uncut ...

How well does it keep film flat? I have old uncut negatives that are rolled pretty tight and wonder if this can scan them.
Asked by: K
Any scanner including the Pacific Image PrimeFilm XA Plus Scanner if the film is rolled and very curled can have an issue. Best is to try to flatten it out under books/weight with out damaging it to get some of the curl out of the film.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-08-14

Does it come with a Silverfast software license?

Does it come with a Silverfast software license?
Asked by: Peng
Silver Fast do not support this scanner. YET
Answered by: Ra
Date published: 2023-06-28

Will VueScan work with this model? Current ...

Will VueScan work with this model? Current results are contradictory.
Asked by: Stephen
At this time VuScan software does not support the Pacific Image PrimeFilm XA Plus Scanner. But they are working on it.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-08-14
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