Dedicated Film Scanner35mm
Plustek OpticFilm 8100
35mm shooters wanting quality on a budget
Optical DPI
7,200
Effective DPI
3,800
Actual useful resolution
Dmax
3.6
Density range
Formats
1
35mm
Best For
- 35mm shooters wanting quality on a budget
- Sharper results than flatbed for 35mm
- 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(QuickScan Plus / SilverFast SE)
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro
Basic SilverFast SE included. Upgrade to SilverFast Ai for better results.
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.
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