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Fujifilm Frontier SP-500

Discontinued35mm

Frontier colour rendering at lower cost

Type
Dedicated
Formats
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
  • Discontinued by Fujifilm
  • Proprietary software and setup
  • Parts increasingly difficult to source

Software support

Native SoftwareSupported (Fujifilm controller software (UC V Server))
VueScanNot supported
SilverFastNot supported
Negative Lab ProNot supported

Tabletop Frontier scanner with an area CCD and pixel shifting. Proprietary software. 35mm only. Maximum file 3600 x 5400 px.

Scan time

10-20 seconds per frame

Buying guide

Tabletop Frontier scanner (about 21 kg), 35mm only, maximum file 3600 x 5400 px. More manageable size for home use than the SP-3000. Needs its controller computer; check the auto carrier and calibration. Still an industrial device requiring technical knowledge.

Pricing

Used (typical)
£800 - £2000

Prices as of 2026-04. UK market, may vary.