Dedicated Film Scanner35mm
Plustek OpticFilm 8200i SE/Ai
Serious 35mm scanning
Optical DPI
7,200
Effective DPI
4,000
Actual useful resolution
Dmax
3.6
Density range
Formats
1
35mm
Best For
- Serious 35mm scanning
- Dusty or scratched negatives (IR cleaning)
- High-quality archival work
- Colour negative film
Limitations
- 35mm only
- IR dust removal doesn't work on Kodachrome or B&W silver films
- Single frame at a time
- Price premium over 8100 for IR feature
Software Support
Native Software(SilverFast SE Plus (SE) / SilverFast Ai Studio (Ai))
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro
SE version includes SilverFast SE Plus. Ai version includes full SilverFast Ai Studio with iSRD.
Scan Time
3-4 minutes per frame with IR dust removal
Buying Guide
Specifically test the infrared channel if buying used - it's the main differentiator. Check film holder condition. SE vs Ai versions have different software bundles - verify which you're getting. Test with scratched film to verify IR cleaning works.
Pricing
New~£400
Used (typical)£180 - £300
Prices as of 2025-12. UK market, may vary.
Last verified: Jan 2026Report an error