Scanner · Dedicated film scanner
Plustek OpticFilm 120
Discontinued35mm120
Dedicated medium format scanning
- Type
- Dedicated
- Formats
- 35mm, 120
- Optical DPI
- 5,300
- Effective DPI
- 3,450
- Dmax
- 4.0
Actual useful resolution
Density range
Best for
- Dedicated medium format scanning
- True optical resolution vs flatbed
- Serious 120 shooters
- 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9 formats
Limitations
- Expensive for occasional use
- Slower than flatbed for batch scanning
- Maximum 6x12 frame size
- No large format support
Software support
| Native Software | Supported (SilverFast Ai Studio 8) |
| VueScan | Supported |
| SilverFast | Supported |
| Negative Lab Pro | Not supported |
SilverFast Ai Studio 8 included, with iSRD infrared dust removal. VueScan supported.
Scan time
2-4 minutes per 35mm frame, 4-6 minutes per 6x6 frame
Buying guide
Out of production since about 2019; Plustek's current model is the OpticFilm 120 Pro. Verify all film holders included (35mm strips, 35mm slides, 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8/6x9 and 6x12). Test focus with medium format film. Check for even illumination across frame. Consider if DSLR scanning might be more flexible.
Pricing
- New
- ~£2000
- Used (typical)
- £1200 - £1600
Prices as of 2025-01. UK market, may vary.