Dedicated Film Scanner35mm
Pacific Image PrimeFilm XE
Budget entry into dedicated 35mm scanning
Optical DPI
10,000
Effective DPI
4,000
Actual useful resolution
Dmax
3.6
Density range
Formats
1
35mm
Best For
- Budget entry into dedicated 35mm scanning
- Users not needing IR dust removal
- Upgrade from flatbed
- Clean, well-stored negatives
Limitations
- No infrared dust removal
- 35mm only
- Build quality basic
- XAs model preferred if budget allows
Software Support
Native Software(CyberView X)
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro
Basic version without infrared dust removal. CyberView X software included. VueScan works well.
Scan Time
2-3 minutes per frame
Buying Guide
Budget entry point to dedicated 35mm scanning. No IR dust removal - consider XAs if dust is an issue. Check film transport mechanism. Basic build quality but functional. Good first step up from flatbed.
Pricing
New~£250
Used (typical)£100 - £180
Prices as of 2025-01. UK market, may vary.
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