Pacific Image PrimeFilm 1800AFL

Pacific Image PrimeFilm 1800AFL
alaScore 60

13 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 13 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 46/100. The average review date is Jul 9, 2003. We have compared these reviews to 55163 reviews from other Scanners. The alaScore™ for this product is 60/100 = Good. Last update: May 24, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 13 reviews)

User Reviews  

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Consumer review by:

Waste of Money, does not perform

 

There are none that I can think of.

It just does not work as it should.

Consumer review by:

Adequate and useful scanner

 

Easy to use, handles negative strips easily, good value.

Not professional quality, but that's not what you paid for, is it?

Consumer review by:

Not worth the money

 

It hasn't damaged any film or slides yet.

Bad tonal range, dark scans (especially B&W film), drivers frequently hang forcing a reboot.

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It'll damage your negatives!

 

Automatic loading of films (when it works)

Scratch negatives, software set to auto-balancing produces horrible pictures.

Consumer review by:

Don't buy this.

 

I was hoping to convert many slides to digital images to share old memories with family and friends. I installed the software without problems: In fact, I installed it about 20 time during the month and one-half I tried to use it. I would have to...

When working scanned slides fairly well.

Did not work most of the time.

Consumer review by:

Lemon

 

I've spent a week, three hours a day installing and removing and reinstalling the TWO softwares. Occasionally the unit scanned slides, but never negatives. I had to cut my negatives and mount them as slides. The colours never matched the slides.

Autofocus

Usually doesn't work.

Consumer review by:

Shutterbugs have a new toy they can afford to play with.

 

Software

Very cost effective & comes with Photoshop!

Slower than Molasses at the north pole

Consumer review by:

Shutterbugs have a new toy they can afford to play with.

 

Very cost effective & comes with Photoshop!

Slower than Molasses at the north pole

Consumer review by:

Good for the price

 

I paid about $250 for mine, had it 3 weeks, then returned it and will be receiving my 3600 PRO shortly. One thing that surprised me a little bit is that even though this scanner is one of the faster ones out there, scanning slides and film is a very...

Decent scans, easy to use, trouble-free installation

Autofocus not always perfect, soft images

Consumer review by:

Good for the price

 

Decent scans, easy to use, trouble-free installation

Autofocus not always perfect, soft images

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Product Specifications

PrimeFilm 1800AFL film scanner features something that no other consumer-level film scanner has - batch scanning and automatic film loading capabilities that save you time and frustration. You can even scan a whole roll of film unattended! High-quality 35mm film and slide scanning has never before been so accessible to a wide range of users. Now everyone can enjoy the benefits of high-performance film scanning. From installation to operation, using the PrimeFilm 1800AFL is hassle-free. The USB interface provides fast data transfer and convenient connection, while features such as auto-film loading and auto-focus ensure that film scanning is a simple and fun experience. With a 3.2 dynamic range this scanner is built for producing sharp, high-quality scans with amazingly natural and accurate color reproduction. True optical 1, 800 dpi give you enough resolution to enlarge images up to 8" x 10" and still look great when printed! The PrimeFilm 1800AFL takes the guesswork out of all your scanning projects! Auto-focus makes it even easier to get the best possible images from your film by automatically optimizing each scan.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:9.4in
Height:7in
Weight:4.9lbs
Width:4.1in

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC
Manufacturer:Pacific Image Electronics
Model:1800AFL
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Pacific Image PrimeFilm

Scanner

Color Depth:42-bit color
Document Feeder Type:Autoload
Form Factor:Desktop
Grayscale Depth:14-bit gray
Input Type:Color
Interface Type:USB
Max H-Optical Resolution:1800dpi
Max Supported Document Size:film 135 (35mm)
Max Supported Media Size:film 135 (35mm)
Max V-Optical Resolution:1800dpi
Media Feeder Type:Autoload
Supported Document Type:Slides / Film
Supported Media Type:Film / Slides
Type:Film scanner (35 mm)

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS 8.6 or later / Microsoft Windows 98 or later
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