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Plustek OpticFilm 8100 Film Scanner

BH #PLOF8100 • MFR #OF8100
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Plustek OpticFilm 8100 Film Scanner
Key Features
  • Resolution: 7200dpi
  • Convert 35mm Negatives & Slides
  • Color Depth: 48-Bit
  • Includes SilverFast SE Plus 9
The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 is a dedicated film scanner with 7200 dpi optical resolution. Its light sources give images more precise color rendering with less power consumption. Two one-touch buttons make scanning easier and more efficient for sharing on websites such as Flickr, Facebook, and Picasa. The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 features a compact easy-to-transport size and a custom carrying bag that protects the scanner from dust and other harmful elements when not in use.
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Plustek OpticFilm 8100 Overview

The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 is a dedicated film scanner with 7200 dpi optical resolution. Its light sources give images more precise color rendering with less power consumption. Two one-touch buttons make scanning easier and more efficient for sharing on websites such as Flickr, Facebook, and Picasa. The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 features a compact easy-to-transport size and a custom carrying bag that protects the scanner from dust and other harmful elements when not in use.

The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 includes SilverFast Multi-Exposure, which is designed to increase the image's dynamic range, add more shadow detail, and eliminate noise. SilverFast NegaFix contains over 120 profiles for negative film and ensures optimal results when converting negatives into positives. The Plustek OpticFilm 8100 scanner is also bundled with LaserSoft Imaging's SilverFast SE Plus 9. WorkflowPilot guides users through all scanning and processing steps. The newly designed graphical user interface makes the software easy to use.

Key Features
  • 7200 dpi resolution
  • 48-bit color depth
  • 64-bit hardware and software support
  • Enhanced with Multi-Exposure Function for quality image
  • USB High Speed 2.0 connection
Film Holders
The film holders protect the film during the scanning process and ensure accurate scans the first time. The scanner comes with 2 film holders. The mounted slide holder can hold up to 4 slides. The negative holder can hold strips of 35mm film up to 6 frames long
Carrying bag
The scanner comes with a padded carrying bag that includes storage space for the scanner, two film holders, power adapter and USB cable.
SilverFast SE Plus 9
SilverFast scan software features with Stand-Alone SilverFast Launcher and TWAIN Plug-in applications. It provides users and professionals with a powerful tool for scanning, editing, and color reproduction. The software includes:
  • WorkflowPilot
  • Intuitive Graphic User Interface
  • Multitasking
  • Multi-Exposure

 

Plustek QuickScan
Plustek QuickScan is a button utility for scanning 35mm negative films and positive slides. It is ideal for digitizing snapshots with just one click. It is easy to operate and speedy to scan
UPC: 783064365321

Plustek OpticFilm 8100Specs

Key Specs
Film/Print Format
35mm Film Strips, 35mm Mounted Slides
Light Source
1x White LED
Maximum Scan Area
1.4 x 1.0" / 36.8 x 25.4 mm
Scanner Color Depth
48-Bit (Internal)
24/48-Bit (External)
Grayscale Depth
16-Bit (Internal)
8/16-Bit (External)
Optical Resolution
7200 dpi for 35 mm
Power Source
AC Adapter
Light Source
1x White LED
Scan Quality
Maximum Scan Area
1.4 x 1.0" / 36.8 x 25.4 mm
Scanner Color Depth
48-Bit (Internal)
24/48-Bit (External)
Grayscale Depth
16-Bit (Internal)
8/16-Bit (External)
Optical Resolution
7200 dpi for 35 mm
Performance
Scan Speed
1 Min 53 Sec with 35 mm Mounted Slides at 7200 dpi
1 Min 53 Sec with 35 mm Film Strips at 7200 dpi
36 Sec with 35 mm Mounted Slides at 3600 dpi
36 Sec with 35 mm Film Strips at 3600 dpi
Preview Speed
8 Sec
Connectivity
System Connection
USB-B 2.0
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 or Later / macOS 10.7 or Later
OS Compatibility
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Windows 11
macOS 10.7
macOS 10.8
macOS 10.9
macOS 10.10
macOS 10.11
macOS 10.12
macOS 10.13
macOS 10.14
macOS 10.15
macOS 11
macOS 12
macOS 13
macOS 14
Sensor
Image Resolution
69 MP
Physical
Power Source
AC Adapter
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.7 x 4.7 x 10.7" / 120 x 119 x 272 mm
Weight
3.5 lb / 1.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.2 x 10.1 x 8.4"

Plustek OpticFilm 8100 Reviews

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question

I have several negatives from a panoramic camera. Can these be handled?
Asked by: Anonymous
The negative film tray can hold up to 6 frames. However, each frame is separate from the next frame. You would have to piece the frames together in post to converge the separate frames into 1 panoramic-size frame.
Answered by: Steven C.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Can the OpticFilm 8100 scan 2.25 x 2.25 negatives (black and white and colour)?
Asked by: Anonymous
The OpticFilm 8100 Film Scanner is only compatible with 35mm slides and negatives. So unfortunately, it will not be compatible with 2.25 X 2.25 negatives.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

what is batch scanning?
Asked by: Anonymous
Batch scanning is unattended scanning of multiple frames of film.
Answered by: Andrea O.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Will this scanner/software work with an older ...

Will this scanner/software work with an older dell optiplex 790 with windows 10 and 16gb ram?
Asked by: John
Yes. The following OS system requirements are needed in order to drive the system. Support Windows 7/ 8/ 10/ 11 (64-bit only) and Mac OS 10.7 ~ 12.x (Monterey) , user can download driver from Plustek website.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-03-27

I am running Windows 10. I note that the scanner ...

I am running Windows 10. I note that the scanner is only compatible with Windows 8. Does these mean that I will need to use Vuescan (or similar) in order to use this scanner?
Asked by: Glenn
All currently available Plustek scanners are supported under Windows 10.
Answered by: Plustek US
Date published: 2020-06-22

Is the included Silverfast software really just a ...

Is the included Silverfast software really just a trial version?
Asked by: Steve
The software that comes with the scanner is the full version of SilverFast SE Plus 8.
Answered by: Plustek US
Date published: 2020-03-23

I am looking to scanning old Kodak 35mm black and ...

I am looking to scanning old Kodak 35mm black and white negatives, mostly T-MAX AND Tri-X. Will be doing little or no color negatives or slides. It looks like scanners come in a range of prices/features. Any suggestions on the minimum I need for just blank and white scanning? Thanks
Asked by: Paul
Paul, the 8100 scanner would be great if you are scanning B/W. The main difference between the 8100 and the 8200i series scanners is that the 8100 does not have infrared dust and scratch removal. Infrared dust and scratch removal does not work with silver based B/W films like T-Max and Tri-X. So you wouldn't really be giving up any features buy purchasing the 8100 over the 8200i SE.
Answered by: Plustek US
Date published: 2022-12-27

question

I've read through the spec's on the three different Plustek models, and I can't really tell the difference between the 8100, the 8200i Ai, and the 8200i SE. Can you tell me why one costs more or less than another?
Asked by: Anonymous
The difference between them is the included software and if it has the built-in infrared channel hardware with SilverFast iSRD for dust and scratch removal. The 8100 does not have the infrared hardware. The 8200 series has it. The software included with the scanners are: 8100 - Silverfast Multi-exposure (Good)8200iSE - SilverFast SE Plus 8 software (Better)8200i Ai - SilverFast Ai Studio 8 software (Best)
Answered by: Scott M.
Date published: 2024-03-08
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