Scanner · Dedicated film scanner
Plustek OpticFilm 8100
In production35mm
35mm shooters wanting quality on a budget
- Type
- Dedicated
- Formats
- 35mm
- Optical DPI
- 7,200
- Effective DPI
- 3,800
Actual useful resolution
Best for
- 35mm shooters wanting quality on a budget
- Single-frame scanning workflow
Limitations
- No infrared dust removal (8200i has this)
- 35mm only - no medium format
- Single frame at a time (no batch)
- Can be fiddly to load film strips
Software support
| Native Software | Supported (QuickScan Plus / SilverFast SE) |
| VueScan | Supported |
| SilverFast | Supported |
| Negative Lab Pro | Not supported |
SilverFast SE Plus 8 included. SilverFast Ai Studio is a paid upgrade.
Scan time
2-3 minutes per frame at 7200 DPI
Buying guide
Test with both mounted slides and strip film. Check LED light source is even. Ensure film holder slides smoothly. Verify USB connection is stable. Check for firmware updates available.
Pricing
- New
- ~£280
- Used (typical)
- £120 - £200
Prices as of 2025-12. UK market, may vary.