Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm PF1800S Scanner with SilverFast SE Software

Product Description:

PrimeFilm 1800 series is the first affordable film scanner in the market. With 1800 dpi optical resolution, PrimeFilm 1800 series offers you the most economical way to digitize your 35mm slides and filmstrips.True 36-bit scanning is capable of distinguishing 68.7-billion distinctive colors! On every single scan, PrimeFilm 1800 series captures up to 4.2-mega pixels which provides an impressive improvement in both shadow and highlight details. Even a top-notch digital camera 4 times more expensive can't reach same quality.PrimeFilm 1800 series takes only 35 seconds to give you a true 1800 dpi resolution scan. It speeds up overall project completion time and enhances your workflow efficiency.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • 1,800 x 1,800 dpi optical resolution, 19,200 dpi software enhanced
  • Includes SilverFast SE software
  • 36-bit color depth, 12-bit grayscale
  • USB interface; PC and Mac compatible
  • 1-year warranty
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Pacific Image Electronics
  • EAN: 0649899001219
  • FormFactor: Desktop
  • HardwarePlatform: PC
  • IsAutographed: 0
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: Pacific Image Electronics
  • Manufacturer: Pacific Image Electronics
  • MediaType: Slides
  • Model: PF1800S
  • MPN: PF1800S
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: CE
  • ProductTypeName: SCANNER
  • Publisher: Pacific Image Electronics
  • SKU: IPI1800SF
  • Studio: Pacific Image Electronics
  • UPC: 649899001219

Customer Reviews

Skip on the SilverFast2006-06-26
I bought this as an entry level scanner, not willing to shell out the $550 for the Nikon. The SilverFast software is a joke. It can't handle the output from the scanner. I got VueScan and viola... works like a charm. Scans are better than a flatbed and of course tweaked in Photoshop. Get the 1800u instead and save 10 bucks.
Very disappointed.2006-05-13
The SilverFast SE Software is the worst software I have ever used. The directions a vague and difficult to follow. The program is next to impossible to use. It is very difficult to get any help as it is only available (by phone) while I am at work and costs $1.99 per minute. No response yet from email attempts to get help. DON'T BUY THIS!
Affordable, good output, slower, glitchy driver at times2004-01-27
Reading some of the below reviews, I am reminded with I use a Mac (17" iMac 1.25ghz, 768 RAM): things usually work. The PF1800 is actually a good, if not outstanding, scanner. I am scanning all my Dad's slides in and it produces good, easy to use results. I use about 1200 to 3000 dpi which produces printable good quality images in manageable file sizes. Previously I was using an Epson flatbed scanner w/ slide attachment which was much slower and could not reliably reproduce quality scans. The PF1800 does though although not perfectly: it has trouble with darker slides which come out very grainy despite various manipulations. Also its CyberView 35 driver in Mac OS X (Panther) is not glitch free: it often mysteriously retrieves an old scan while posting a NEW slide and freezes up occasionally. I've had no problem with it overheating during EXTENDED scans. But it's MUCH cheaper than the rest and it DOES WORK. I've done about a thousand slides with it so far... I should know. Also check out Costco.com for a better price and a cool software bundle that includes Adopre Photo Elements. Happy scanning!
Better Than Nothing, But Not Much2003-05-26
This little scanner works. After I got the new drivers, it worked fine with Windows XP. It's a one at a time scanner, and it takes about 5-7 minutes per slide. Problem: It overheats after 3 or 4 slides. You have to turn it off and start over after a half hour or so.
I don't work2003-03-02
What a joke Pacific Image's customer support is. No help, all they say is we are aware of the issues. This was over a year ago. You have been warned
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