Scanner · Dedicated film scanner
Pacific Image PrimeFilm XE
Discontinued35mm
Budget entry into dedicated 35mm scanning
- Type
- Dedicated
- Formats
- 35mm
- Optical DPI
- 10,000
- Dmax
- 3.9
Density range
Best for
- Budget entry into dedicated 35mm scanning
- Users happy to load holders by hand
- Upgrade from flatbed
- Clean, well-stored negatives
Limitations
- Manual holders (4 slides or one 6-frame strip)
- 35mm only
- Build quality basic
- No automatic film feed (XA/XAs models have one)
Software support
| Native Software | Supported (CyberView X) |
| VueScan | Supported |
| SilverFast | Supported |
| Negative Lab Pro | Not supported |
Manual-holder model with MagicTouch 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. Has MagicTouch infrared dust removal; the XA/XAs add automatic roll feeding. Check film holders and the IR channel. Basic build quality but functional. Good first step up from flatbed. Replaced by the XE Plus.
Pricing
- New
- ~£250
- Used (typical)
- £100 - £180
Prices as of 2025-01. UK market, may vary.