TELFORD, 24th November, 2009 - Plustek Technology Inc., a manufacturer of consumer, prosumer and office imaging devices (including portable scanners, sheetfed/flatbed scanners, wide-format scanners and IP surveillance equipment), has the perfect stocking fillers for traditional film photographers this Christmas.
Digital cameras have changed the game forever―instant pictures, instant review, instant delete―the entire rigmarole of snapping memories has been enveloped by technology. But the old technology has not disappeared. Just about every one of us has a bunch of slides or photographs somewhere. If not you, a family member or friend holds a snapshot of a unique moment on film or paper.
Plustek’s OpticFilm film scanners are dedicated compact devices for scanning 35mm slides and negatives. Designed for shutterbugs looking to digitise their cherished photographs, the scanners are ideal for producing high quality images on a computer for archiving, printing, enlarging, and sharing with friends and family.
There are a number of different scanners you can buy for scanning photographs, including flatbed and sheetfed models. But these types of scanners are typically time-consuming and complicated to use, and take up a lot of desk space. A specialised photo scanner from Plustek has built-in hardware to help you sort out your images and make them look amazing―quickly! At the touch of a button Plustek’s OpticFilm scanners turn analogue pictures into digital files.
Preserving memories
Photographs do not just fade, they get dirty and damaged, so getting them into the digital domain normally takes a bit of effort. And let us not forget that dust is our enemy. Plustek’s OpticFilm series are amongst the highest resolution dedicated 35mm scanners currently available. And yet they are the most affordable. They are also incredibly easy to use. Run the installation CD and then connect the scanner using the supplied USB cable. Windows automatically detects the scanner and you are then ready to scan.
Plustek’s unique light source gives images more vivid effect and precise colour rendering, and the bundled software makes light work of removing dust from films and slides―scanning couldn’t be easier. Users also benefit from SilverFast’s intelligent automatic functions, which helps to make the process of various adjustments much easier. In addition, with AACO (Auto Adaptive Contrast Optimization), the quality of images is higher.
Pricing and availability
The OpticFilm 7400 is available for £199, the OpticFilm 7600i SE for £269, and the OpticFilm 7600i AI for £379. All models are available from Jessops.
