Plustek Opticfilm 7300
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: PlustekAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: A17-BBM31-C
Product features:
- Dedicated 7200 dpi film scanner
- High speed USB 2.0 connectivity for fast, reliable results
- SilverFast SEPlus 6.6 ME. image editing software
- Windows and Mac compatible
- Includes padded carrying case
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet / 3.0 Meters) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Plustek Opticfilm 7300
Customer Review: Some tips for an excellent unit
Summary: 5 Stars
I did my due diligence before buying this scanner. Ten years ago I decided to digitize all of my negatives and slides and there was a huge selection of dedicated slide/film scanners to chose from; Nikon, Canon, Polaroid, Epson, among others. At the time, I chose a Minolta Dual Scan V with 2700 dpi.
Now only Nikon and Plustek remain available in the U.S. I wanted the Nikon V ED, but it has been discontinued and the Nikon Coolscan 2000 ED is over $2,000 with Amazon stating it "usually ships in 1-2 months." My initial preference was for the English Reflecta RP 7200 which has a 7200 dpi and Silverfast AI software., but it is not available in the U.S. and the Pacific Image 725 OU, which seems to be identical, does not include Silverfast. Amazon offered the Plustek at $[...] with Silverfast SE software and free shipping and I couldn't resist.
The Plustek arrived well packaged and setup was quite fast and simple. Documentation is minimal so reading user reviews on Amazon was very helpful in avoiding pitfalls. Specifically, I did not waste time with the Plustek software, but went directly to the Silverfast. NOTE: you MUST install the Plustek disk first because it contains the necessary drivers for the hardware. I have Photroshop CS3 on a Windows XP system with a Dual Pentium 1.7 and 4GB of RAM. I installed using the Photoshop TWAIN plug-in and was up and running in less than 20 minutes.
I strongly suggest registering the software immediately after installation so that you can download the most recent update. The version in the box is not the most recent, and may be the cause of some complaints about it not working with Photoshop and/or Macs. For some reason, I was unable to register from within Silverfast, but I went to [...] and registered without a problem. Download and save the update for future use in case you need to re-install. I would also suggest typing the serial number in your word processor and saving the document so that you can cut & paste later.
The Silverfast software has a reasonably high learning curve, but a few simple tests in the beginning showed me what worked best in my situation and also convinced me that most editing should be done in Photoshop. Specifically, I scanned a small cropped section of the same image at 2400, 3600, and 4800 dpi and compared them side by side. I found that 2400 was adequate for family photos or images that would print at 8 x 10 or smaller and 3600 worked best for me with images I intended for larger format. There was a small increase in image clarity at 4800, but not, I felt, sufficient to justify the huge increase in scanning time. I did find that running the 2X Multi-Scan feature significantly improved image detail.
One problem I encountered was that when I did my initial tests, I tried running several features at once and managed to freeze the system. I re-booted and all was well but suddenly Silverfast no longer accessed Photoshop via TWAIN. I uninstalled and re-installed twice with no improvement. An query to Silverfast via their website brought an e-mail the next day (possible corrupted TWAIN shortcut. Copy and replace it) but in the meantime I had re-installed again using the regular Photoshop/StandAlone plug-in method and all was well again.
Bottom line: The unit works beautifully.
Description of Plustek Opticfilm 7300
High resolution film scanner now offers you with enhanced Multi-Sampling and Multi-Exposure for more quality images... The Plustek OpticFilm 7300, a dedicated 7200 dpi film scanner, now brings you a more powerful scanning device with its added Multi-Exposure for negative film and also the Multi-Sampling functions brings out the best quality on photos and images at the most affordable price. Plustek OpticFilm 7300 bundles the latest LaserSoft Imaging's SilverFast 6.5 SEPlus (MultiExposure) software. The SilverFast 6.5 SEPlus (MultiExposure) software enhanced with powerful Multi-Exposure, Automatic Frame Detection, , SilverFast-Basic,NegaFix, Selective Color Correction, Auto Adjust, USM, plus many many more (For more information, please visit www.SilverFast.com) Plustek OpticFilm 7300 combined with SilverFast SEPlus ME makes it a perfect combination which outstand all other film scanner in the market. The most ideal film scanner for most users including home users, photographers and small office / workshop users! PLUSTEK MULTI SAMPLING To minimize noise, the Plustek multiple sampling function makes 4 scans during scan time, since the noise patterns changes each scans, the image is averaged together and noise cancel out if inconsistencies are present. See the photo below of a normal scan and Plustek MULTI SAMPLING scans.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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