Dedicated Film Scanner35mm
Discontinued
Kodak Pakon F135+ / F135 Plus
High-volume 35mm scanning
Optical DPI
3,000
Effective DPI
3,000
Actual useful resolution
Dmax
3.4
Density range
Formats
1
35mm
Best For
- High-volume 35mm scanning
- Quick contact-sheet style workflow
- Colour negative film
- Social media and web resolution
Limitations
- Requires Windows XP setup
- Lower resolution than modern scanners
- 35mm only
- Parts and service unavailable
- Cult status inflates prices
Software Support
Native Software(Pakon PSI (Windows XP only))
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro
Requires Windows XP virtual machine or dedicated computer. No VueScan support. Output to TIFF for Negative Lab Pro conversion.
Scan Time
10-15 seconds per frame - extremely fast
Buying Guide
The speed is legendary - entire rolls in minutes. Requires dedicated Windows XP computer or VM. Check all rollers and transport mechanism. Test with actual film before purchase. Prices have increased due to cult following. Budget for a dedicated old laptop.
Pricing
Used (typical)£400 - £800
Prices as of 2025-01. UK market, may vary.
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