Dedicated Film Scanner35mm
Discontinued
Fujifilm Frontier SP-500
Frontier colour rendering at lower cost
Optical DPI
3,000
Effective DPI
3,000
Actual useful resolution
Dmax
3.6
Density range
Formats
1
35mm
Best For
- Frontier colour rendering at lower cost
- High-speed 35mm scanning
- Lab or shared-access workflow
- Users wanting the Frontier look
Limitations
- 35mm only
- Lower resolution than SP-3000
- Proprietary software and setup
- Parts increasingly difficult to source
Software Support
Native Software(Frontier software)
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro
Entry-level Frontier minilab scanner. Proprietary software. 35mm only. Same colour science as SP-3000 but lower resolution.
Scan Time
10-20 seconds per frame
Buying Guide
The smaller sibling of the SP-3000. Same beloved Frontier colour science but 35mm only and lower resolution. More manageable size for home use than SP-3000. Check auto transport, calibration, and internal computer. Still an industrial device requiring technical knowledge.
Pricing
Used (typical)£800 - £2000
Prices as of 2026-04. UK market, may vary.