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Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner

BH #PLOF120 • MFR #OF120
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Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner
Key Features
  • Resolution: 10,600 dpi
  • Scanning Area: 2.4 x 4.7"
  • Scans 35mm and 120 Films
  • Supports Multiple Film Formats
The OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner from Plustek delivers high-quality film scans for the scanning requirements of advanced amateurs and professionals. Designed for scanning 35mm and 120 roll films, the scanner uses an 8-element glass lens, a stable LED light source, and a highly sensitive color CCD featuring 10,600 dpi resolution. Newly designed film carriers and an automatic motorized film transport system offer fast and efficient workflows, and the scanner comes with powerful SilverFast Ai Studio 9 software.
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Plustek OpticFilm 120 Overview

The OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner from Plustek delivers high-quality film scans for the scanning requirements of advanced amateurs and professionals. Designed for scanning 35mm and 120 roll films, the scanner uses an 8-element glass lens, a stable LED light source, and a highly sensitive color CCD featuring 10,600 dpi resolution. Newly designed film carriers and an automatic motorized film transport system offer fast and efficient workflows, and the scanner comes with powerful SilverFast Ai Studio 9 software.

Supports multiple film formats including 35mm and 120 film formats up to 6 x 12
Supports 35mm mounted slide scanning
Automatic motorized film transport system to speed the scanning workflow
Includes SilverFast Ai Studio 9 software
Built-in Infrared channel for dust and scratch detection
Supports both Windows and Mac
Elegant and compact design featuring a metal casing
UPC: 783064365642

Plustek OpticFilm 120 Specs

Key Specs
Film/Print Format
35mm (2 Perforations) Film Strips, 35mm Mounted Slides, 120 (2 Perforations) Film Strips
Light Source
1x LED
Maximum Scan Area
2.4 x 4.7" / 60 x 120 mm
Scanner Color Depth
48-Bit (Internal)
24/48-Bit (External)
Grayscale Depth
16-Bit (Internal)
8/16-Bit (External)
Optical Resolution
5300 dpi
Power Source
USB
Film/Print Format
35mm (2 Perforations) Film Strips, 35mm Mounted Slides, 120 (2 Perforations) Film Strips
Light Source
1x LED
Scan Quality
Maximum Scan Area
2.4 x 4.7" / 60 x 120 mm
Color Depth
48-Bit (Internal)
24/48-Bit (External)
Grayscale Depth
16-Bit (Internal)
8/16-Bit (External)
Optical Resolution
5300 dpi
Maximum Interpolated Resolution
10600 dpi
White Balance
Auto, Manual
Dmax
4.01
Connectivity
System Connection
USB-B 2.0
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 or Later / macOS 10.13 to 14
Sensor
Type
CCD
Physical
Power Source
USB
Input Power
24 VDC at 0.75 A
Dimensions (W x H x D)
8.3 x 7.4 x 14.7" / 210 x 189 x 374 mm
Weight
13.9 lb / 6.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
25.74 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
22.5 x 17 x 15"

Plustek OpticFilm 120 Reviews

Update on Issues

By Sandy
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-14

Couldn't figure out how to update an existing review, but the iSRD issue has been corrected. Spent a lot of time, and I mean a lot with Plustek and Silverfast. Took the scanner down to the repair facility and they just didn't see the issue. After getting some fantastic help from the Marketing team at Plustek, they didn't see the issue I was seeing. So went the reinstall, debug, and still a problem. Then I borrowed a lap top and it worked perfectly! Ended the Silverfast / Plustek software has an issue with the USB on my computer that ONLY affected the iSRD dust removal. Bought a 29 dollar card and it worked perfectly (this was all my idea before giving up). So good news to report. Still some issues with Silverfast 9ai (No, it really doesn't have any ai that I'm aware of) but they have been helpful. Overall the iSRD is nothing short of fantastic, and saves a huge amount of time on high res 120 scans, I'm not seeing banding like others, so I got a good one. Upgrading rating, again a long road to get here but worth it.

Caution VueScan Fans

By Joseph
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-05-03

After nothing but frustration scanning 120 negatives with my V850, and noticing that my CoolScan 5000 needs a refurb, I decided to pull the trigger on this Plustek. I spent the first two weeks going back and forth with VueScan because the IR dust reduction was not working. Finally, the folks at VueScan said that they could not fix the issue. That left me with no choice but learn how to use Silverfast. I've finally gotten to a point where I can get consistent and repeatable results from Silverfast. The quality of the 120 scans I am getting is head and shoulders above what I was able to achieve with the V850. I tried rescanning some 35mm negs that were originally scanned with the Coolscan when it was new and the Plustek delivers results that are indistinguishable from the Nikon. The film holders do a bang up job of holding negatives flat and feel quite sturdy and substantial compared to the V850 holders. The scanner itself looks nice and is well put together. Scanning is slow, however. The Silverfast software works well but has a very steep learning curve. Scanning is significantly slower than with VueScan. I continue to use VueScan with the Plustek for B&W negs where IR dust reduction isn't possible or with color negs that I absolutely want to convert with Negative Lab Pro; Silverfast does not play nicely with NLP. If you want to create true archival scans, you will need to get Silverfast HDR in addition to the Silverfast 9 Studio that comes bundled with the scanner. If you are interested in obtaining high-quality scans and you're willing to learn Silverfast, this scanner will make you happy. If you are more interested in quick results and/or have no time or interest in learning how to use Silverfast, then camera scanning might be better for you.

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Does this scanner have auto focus and manual ...

Does this scanner have auto focus and manual focus?
Asked by: Fabriccio
Yes, the Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner does have manual focus.
Answered by: Olivia G
Date published: 2024-05-09

How can customers discriminate between the old ...

How can customers discriminate between the old very slow scanner and the new updated 2024 version scanner? Same Mfr#, Same B&H# !!!
Asked by: Fred
We only sell the current version of the Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner. The part number on this version is OF120, while the prior model had a 12-digit part number.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-10-02

Can an entire roll of uncut film be fed through ...

Can an entire roll of uncut film be fed through this scanner? Even if that meant modifying the ends of the plastic film holder.
Asked by: James
The Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner is made to only work with the film holders unmodified as they come.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2025-03-17

Where can we see full quality scans at 5300dpi ...

Where can we see full quality scans at 5300dpi and what is the file size of a raw 6x7 120 scan?
Asked by: Fabriccio
Unfortunately, a file that is made at 5300dpi is too large to send or preview. When using the Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner, a file created at 5300dpi (raw, 6x7, 120) will be around 100mb.
Answered by: Olivia G
Date published: 2024-05-09

Is this the newest version? It's very hard to ...

Is this the newest version? It's very hard to find any information about what appears to be the 2024 model vs the old model.
Asked by: David
Yes. As of the date/time of this reply, the Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner, B&H #PLOF120 • MFR # OF120, listed above is the newest version of the OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner. The sensor on the scanner has been updated, using a new high-sensitive color CCD with 10,600 dpi resolution, and has a new scanner module.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2024-10-02

Does the Optifilm 120 suffer from scan quality ...

Does the Optifilm 120 suffer from scan quality issues?
Asked by: Gary
Yes, the Plustek OpticFilm 120 does suffer from scan quality issues, particularly with color negative film and 120 format, including problems like color banding, scan lines, and focus issues.
Answered by: Nick Y
Date published: 2026-01-18

Can the Plustek 120 scan 6x7 format and does it ...

Can the Plustek 120 scan 6x7 format and does it come with a film holder for that format?
Asked by: Steven
Yes, the Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner can scan 6x7 format and it comes with a holder for that format.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2026-01-19

What improvements changed between the original ...

What improvements changed between the original version and this new release?
Asked by: Fabriccio
According to the manufacturer, compared to the original version, the new Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner has an entirely new sensor and upgraded, higher-quality circuitry when compared to its predecessor. Plustek has a new manufacturing process with stricter quality control, and the scanner's calibration has been adjusted for better overall performance and image quality.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2025-11-06
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