Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 1800AFL Film Scanner

by Pacific Image Electronics

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006JKYH
• Item model number: PF1800AFL
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #37 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Printers & Scanners > Slide & Film Scanners
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 10, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

At last, a professional quality batch scanner designed exclusively for the home user. Pacific Image Electronics' 1800AFL Scanner can handle 35mm slides, filmstrips, or roll film in just seconds per frame. 1,800 x 1,800 dpi optical resolution and a 3.2 dynamic range provide your scans with incredible detail and impeccably accurate color reproduction, while features like auto-focus and auto-load will guide even beginners smoothly through the process.

Compatible with either PC or Macintosh systems, the USB interface keeps cord-clutter to a minimum while insuring speedy, glitch-free data transfer. The manufacturer includes a one-year warranty covering parts and service.

Product Description

This Pacific Image 35mm auto film scanner takes the guesswork out of scanning with auto-focus and a 3.2 dynamic range for sharp, high-quality scans with natural and accurate color reproduction. The optical 1800 dpi provides enough resolution to enlarge images up to 8x10". USB interface provides fast data transfer and convenient connection. Features batch scanning and automatic film loading. Accommodates 35mm slides, filmstrips or roll film. Includes linear array color CCD, cold cathode fluorescent lamp, 1800x1800 dpi, 24.3mmx36.5mm maximum scanning area. Requires 12V CD/1.25A output; AC 100-110V 60Hz or AC 220-240V 50Hz input. PC or compatibles: Pentium II or higher with a minimum of 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); Windows 98 or later. Macintosh: iMac, iBook, G3 or G4 with USB interface running system 8.6 or later.

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Customer Reviews

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36 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE OF THIS BRAND, November 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 1800AFL Film Scanner (Office Product)

I'VE TRIED THIS UNIT WITH FAIR/POOR RESULTS. ALL OF PACIFIC IMAGE SCANERS I'VE TRIED TEND TO OVER EXPOSE OR REQUIRE A PHOTO EDITING PROGRAM TO "CORRECT COLOR". I CURRENTLY HAVE THEIR 1800U MODEL. IT'S GOING BACK! (P.S. I SEE LARGE QUANTITYS OF THEIR SCANNERS BEING RETURNED DAILY.) ALL SCANS COME OUT ROSE OR BLUE HUED AND/OR THE COLORS ARE BLOWN OUT. I.E. NO BLUE SKIES OR WHITE WALLS. I DO ALOT OF MILITARY SHOWS AND EXPECT RICH COLORS NOT A PINK & BABY BLUE FLAG. THE 1800U CANNOT HANDLE DEEP SHADOWS IN B&W FILM. THEY TEND TO SCAN A MURKY GRAY COLOR. IT SEEMS LIKE THE LIGHT IS NOT OF QUALITY OR CALIBRATED PROPERLY. I SPENT A WEEK TWEAKING THE GAMMA, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS ETC. BUT STILL DO NOT GET CONSISTENT SCANS. YOU HAVE TO ADJUST FOR EVERY SCAN MADE. I'VE TRIED TO CONTACT THEM BUT THEY'RE NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I THOUGHT SINCE I WORK IN THE BLDG. NEXT TO THEM I COULD EXCHANGE MY UNIT BUT I CAN'T "WALK IN" TO DO IT. EVEN THOUGH I "WALKED IN" TO PURCHASE IT. WHEN YOU CALL FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ALL YOU GET IS A ANSWERING MACHINE.

44 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent piece of equipment, October 28, 2002

By 

AGupta (Sayreville, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 1800AFL Film Scanner (Office Product)

The scanner is just the size of a book only a bit thicker. Very simple USB connection. The software install was a breeze. Will certify that it works perfectly on a Windows XP machine with a lot of other devices and software.
Scanning results were very good at 1800 x 1800. created a 25 MB file. Scanning is very fast. In 5 minutes of unpacking I had it working. only issue I had was that I had to push the film into the autoloader a bit firmly. The auto loader works just as good, the best part is no guides to load a film onto.
Would like to indicate that I did shop a lot, after evaluation found that It is probably easier to connect USB than a SCSI type Scanner (open a computer, put a card,then the SCSI issues! Believe me it is not all that cool! I service and maintain computers as a profession, I know).
Also would like to recommend the 1800 resolution over 2800 resolution . Higher resolution is fine for professionals but for home users like us, who need to scan and digitize all the film at home and have CD or DVD picture albums, 1800 is more than enough. Infact an 1800 scanner is equivalent to a 4 Mega Pixel picture taken by a digital camera, So you can even print 4" prints from your photo printer or from Ofoto or any other online service.
Finally but not the least it has an asthetic look. In all a very good buy.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars beginner, December 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 1800AFL Film Scanner (Office Product)

It could have been blind faith, however I was disappointed that I couldn't get past the software. Did every thing as instructed
and my PC was minimum plus. Still could not get things working.Tech support not too helpfull.Ended up returning both the 1800u and the 1800AFL. A disappointing experience.
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