Dedicated Film Scanner35mm
Plustek OpticFilm 8300i SE/Ai
Current production 35mm dedicated scanner
Optical DPI
8,300
Effective DPI
4,200
Actual useful resolution
Dmax
3.9
Density range
Formats
1
35mm
Best For
- Current production 35mm dedicated scanner
- Highest resolution Plustek
- Infrared dust removal
- Warranty and support
Limitations
- 35mm only
- Single frame at a time
- Premium price over 8200i
- Marginal improvement over 8200i for most uses
Software Support
Native Software(SilverFast SE Plus (SE) / SilverFast Ai Studio (Ai))
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro
Latest Plustek 35mm model. Improved resolution over 8200i. Full iSRD infrared dust removal.
Scan Time
3-4 minutes per frame with IR
Buying Guide
Latest model if you want new with warranty. Modest improvement over 8200i - consider used 8200i for value. SE vs Ai version difference is software bundle. Test before committing - film scanning may not suit your workflow.
Pricing
New~£500
Used (typical)£300 - £400
Prices as of 2025-01. UK market, may vary.
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