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The ideal solution for professional photographers, shutterbugs and graphic designers.
A complete solution for 35 mm negative films and slides.
Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai is a powerful scanner with 7200 dpi resolution. Its sharp optical system produces excellent detail in shadow areas and has a remarkable tonal range. The built-in infrared channel helps users remove dust and scratches on the original negatives and slides without additional post-processing. With the included IT 8 calibration slide, this powerful scanner consistently delivers accurate color and detail.
The well-designed hardware features of the OpticFilm 8200i Ai combine perfectly with the professional scanner software, SilverFast Ai Studio *(1). SilverFast Multi-Exposure increases dynamic range, reduces noise, and increases picture details. SilverFastiSRD can save images from dust and scratches while optimizing images. SilverFast Auto IT8 Calibration color calibrates the scanner device in just 2 minutes.
The Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai gets professional quality results from any photographic original. It is used by professional photographers, amateur photographers, graphic designers, image enthusiasts, and those who highly demand image quality on photo enlargements.
*(1)What's the different between OF8200i SE and OF8200i Ai
OF8200i SE - Bundle SilverFast SE Plus (MSRP 119 USD)
OF8200i Ai - Bundle SilverFast Ai Studio (MSRP 299 USD) + IT8 Calibration Target (MSRP 59 USD)
The precise color and detail creates extraordinary enlargements from films and Slides
Superb Scanning Resolution
This dedicated 35mm film scanner features true 7200 dpi optical resolution that ensures sharp and vivid images. Output files up to 68.9 megapixels are similar to those created by a full frame digital-SLR camera.
You can create high-quality enlargement prints up to 36” x 24”.
3.91 Dmax for smooth gradations and fine shadow detail
Dynamic range is the range of recordable light from darkest to lightest on the exposed film that a scanner can read.
With a dynamic range of up to 3.91 D, you will rediscover how beautiful and natural the highlights and shadows are in analog photography.
Built-in ICC profile
Color management is very important for input, output, and display devices in the digital imaging world. Color management ensures your scanned images look exactly the same when printed and displayed.
The PlustekOpticFilm 8200i has built-in ICC profiles for different slide films including Kodachrome slides. Your scanned images will look just as good when they are printed as they did on your display when they were scanned.
Flagship image software included
Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai bundles the top-professional software version: SilverFast Ai Studio.
There are more expert features controlling the bit data and optimizing the images for the fine art digital printing and professional usage purpose.
- SilverFast HDRi - The HDRi captures RAW data from the analog originals, including infrared channel into 64-bit color HDRi file or a 32-bit grey scan HDRi file. This function helps protect precious pictures against destruction and loss. Starting with 16-bit depth digital files gives the best chance of making the finest prints from the analog photography film.
- 16-bit Histogram - 16-bit Histogram is a graphic representation of statistical visuals that distributes the brightness value of a digital image and makes it as smooth as the original file without gaps as an 8-bit file.
- Expert Mode -Expert Mode gives more enhanced functionality and control tools for professional users when the image requires extra fine-tuning. More settings or protecting layers could be applied after enabling the Expert Mode.
All in all, with the top-version SilverFast software, it helps make a difference to the scanning results and ensures to archive the film in an optimal way.
Remark: The Expert Mode could be enabled by clicking on the small icon which is a doctor's hat as the button on each of the software features.
Powerful Color Management System
Using the IT8 calibration target insures that what you scan and what you see on-screen along with what you print are all the same
Accurate color is the basis for those who want to make sure the colors are exactly as they want because one image might look different when it is viewed in a light booth, viewed on different monitors, or even printed on different printers. The color difference leads to confusion and feelings. Therefore, color management is an important topic for those who are very serious about their photography and artworks. Color management is the process of controlling the way colors are represented across various devices.
OpticFilm 8200i Ai gives the best solution for calibrating the color and easy workflow. With the 35mm IT8 target and the auto IT8 calibration tool of SilverFast Ai Studio, color calibrates the film scanner in just two mouse click and 2 minutes. It can analyze the scanned file to characterize the specific color reading capabilities and compares the measuring table, which is built per under the ISO-Norm 12641, to a reference file associated with your color target. The difference between the two is mapped into and generates its unique color profile. The calibration and characterization of image devices help ensure that during the production process, an image is reproduced as accurately as possible.
iSRD - a highly reliable and comprehensive solution for infrared-based dust and scratch removal.
Use iSRD to auto-detect and remove dust and scratches from the image.
Slides and negatives always have small dust particles and tiny scratches on them, even when handled very carefully. Removing them one-by-one takes a tremendous amount of time, since often hundreds or thousands of small defects (dust grains or lint) are found on the original image, which only becomes visible after digitization. PlustekOpticFilm has a reliable solution to this problem.
The OpticFilm 8200i scanner has an infrared channel that finds all the the dust and scratches on the film surface. The infrared light has a very wide wave-length, which allows it to pass through film emulsion of negatives and slides without resistance, as opposed to scratches and dust particles that reflect it.
iSRD utilizes this behavior as follows (Automatic)
- Step 1 : Use white light for regular RGB scan.
- Step 2 : Use infrared scan that captures defects like dust and scratches only.
- Step 3 : Maker the dust and scratch on image.
- Step 4 : Calculative dust and scratch removal takes effect, only where the infrared channel has detected any defects without losing any important details.
In conclusion, OpticFilm 8200i Series can automatically remove the dust and scratches from the scanned image.
Dust and scratches are removed during the scanning process, eliminating the need for post-process removal.
(PS: The scanner's infrared rays cannot permeate through the silver halide layer, so it not works for B/W negatives scanning.)
How to install Silverfast Software
1. There is a silverfast 9 paper card with the serial number of the scanner on the front and the location of the Silverfast account activation website on the back attached in the box. Please use it to activate your silverfast 9.
2. Please go to the SilverFast’s account activation website to select your scanner model name and apply the unlocked serial number by typing the OpticFilm 8200i hardware serial number.
3. If you already have a MySilverFast account, please click “Login in here” inside red box to login with your silverfast account and password. Then please check your email box to receive the activation link.
4. If you don’t have a MySilverFast account, please fill out the form inside blue box to set up a MySilverFast account. Then click the “Register” button at the bottom of the webpage to activate your account. Then please check your email box to receive the activation link.
Mario
Reviewed in Spain on March 30, 2024
El producto se ha entregado en muy buenas condiciones y el vendedor ha cumplido las expectativas. El servicio de atención al cliente por parte del vendedor es excepcional.
Klaus B.
Reviewed in Germany on November 17, 2023
Kleiner solider Scanner der brav seine Arbeit tut, aber wie der Titel schon verrät, man muss Silverfast nehmen. VueScan läuft auf diesem Scanner nicht. Ich habe wirklich alles ausprobiert, an zwei iMacs und Vuescan arbeitet auf beiden nicht wirklich. Der Support von VueScan ist eigentlich ganz gut, kann aber nicht helfen und schrieb: "I suspect they (Plustek) have a deal with Silverfast that requires them to only distribute their drive with Silverfast and to modify the plugin library to make VueScan not work. There isn’t much I can do about this, other than discouraging people from doing business with such a scummy company like Plustek." (Übersetzt "Ich vermute, dass sie einen Vertrag mit Silverfast haben, der sie verpflichtet, ihr Laufwerk nur mit Silverfast zu vertreiben und die Plugin-Bibliothek so zu verändern, dass VueScan nicht funktioniert. Es gibt nicht viel, was ich dagegen tun kann, außer den Leuten davon abzuraten, mit einer so schäbigen Firma wie Plustek Geschäfte zu machen.") Ob das wirklich so ist, lässt sich von mir nicht überprüfen, dafür reichen meine Kenntnisse leider nicht aus.Silverfast 9 ist ziemlich unübersichtlich, viele Funktionen (teilweise auch überfrachtete Anzeigen) die ich in einer Scannersoftware nicht brauche. Sie funktioniert aber.Noch ein Tipp: Unbedingt das mitgelieferte USB-Kabel benutzen, mein altes Druckerkabel funktioniert überhaupt nicht und die Software stürzt ständig ab. Außerdem wurde der Scanner laut und gab pfeifende Geräusche von sich.Fazit: Guter sehr preiswerter Scanner für zu Hause oder selbständige Fotografen.Ein nicht zu verstehender Zwang die Silverfast Software zu benutzen.Wer VueScan benutzen will, für den ist der Scanner nicht geeignet.Ich werde den Scanner weiter nutzen, weil ich mit Silverfast leidlich zurechtkomme, aber ich würde ihn mit dem Wissen von heute nicht noch einmal kaufen.Wahrscheinlich bleibt der nicht mehr hergestellte Nikon coolscan 9000 noch über Jahre die beste Wahl.
Steven Lawrence
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2021
Hi All,I decided to write this review as many of us are looking to scan 35mm film and there is either a lack of reviews for newer scanners; or older scanners are too cost prohibitive.I'll surmise my experience of the Plustek 8200i/SE/AI in this review. ** A quick side note: The differences for each version of the Plustek 8200i is software/Silverfast and Infrared(for SE/AI). For most users the 8200i/SE is more than suitable. I decided to spend a bit more and get the AI version for the IT8 Calibration Target( from SIlverfast this cost roughly ~$100USD)First, what I require from a film scanner:- Fine image quality( for a range of film types: E6, C41 & B&W)- Small footprint, lightweight( it is going on a desk)- Relatively Fast for scanning single frames(I don't need Batch Scanning/Roll Scanning)- Modern connections like USB 2.0/3.0Second, what i want to avoid in a film scanner:- Cost( think Pakon 135/235; Nikon Coolscan 5000/9000)- Manufacture no longer supports the scanner/discontinued( for more than 5 years)- Software Requiring Older Operating System & outdated ports( Like Windows XP & Firewire)Now for my experience:In the past I had a Pakon 135+(a scanner that scans whole rolls of 35mm film and outputs to 6MP). In the week since my purchase of the Plustek 8200i, I've rescaned a few negatives to compare.The Plustek 8200i does a fine job at scanning 35mm Film with the included SIlverfast 8( which can be upgraded to Silverfast 9 for free. Copy & paste this link here: https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx2C26L6RMP8HAJ/ref=ask_dp_lsw_al_hza?asin=B009724JZY )Image Sharpness/focus is spot on, Color is faithful & true, USB 2.0 allows scanning speeds to be quick( ~1min for a Prescan & 2.5mins for a Final scan @ 225 DPI w/ MutiSample and Dust & Scratch Removal enabled) It meets all my needs & needs of most users. And it definitely rivals/outperforms the Pakon 135.Though i can see where some might not like the Plustek 8200; for instance:-The Plustek 8200i can only scan 1 frame of 35mm film at a time. It is not automated; you must manually advance the included film holder to scan the next frame. I normally do not scan a whole roll of film; i pick and choose the frames I want to edit/share/print. For some, that is a bit too hands on.****-Some people have commented that Silverfast can be a bit complicated. I agree it can be; but there are video tutorials in the program to help teach you about the tools SIlverfast offers. If you take it slow; have a notpad near by to take notes/reminders and be patience with yourself; it is doable. Otherwise, Vuescan would be the next best option. I personally opted for SIlverfast; as the interface just 'flows' better for me; and the colors from Vuescan are not to my liking. I am thoroughly impressed with this scanner. I was very hesitate with going with a modern scanner; as most of the photographers I follow/look up to use a Pakon 135 or a Nikon Coolscan 5000/9000. Those scanners are great and they set a standard for scanning film but raising costs & costly repair are not what I need right now. The Plustek does the job and it does it well.Here are some tips that I have after reading the manual for the scanner :#1- Label the top of the scanner(see pictures). You can slide the scanner in from either the left or right. I decided to only one side "Enter" & the other side "Exit". This is to help with consistency and for TiP #2#2 Label the Film Holder(see pictures). The manual suggests that you lay the film with the Emulsion(dull) side down, with the top of the frame point towards the back of the scanner & the Film Info read from left to right. Plustek explains this on Page 4 of the Quick Guide manual shipped with the printer.These tips have helped speed up my "scanning" workflow and helps with problem solving.****For those who want a scanner a bit more hands free, I recommend : https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Image-PrimeFilm-Automatic-Scanner/dp/B07K2GCRRY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=7YS3LDA1V2RH&dchild=1&keywords=pacific+image+prime+film+xas+super+edition+film+scanner&qid=1630528170&sprefix=xa+film+scanner%2Caps%2C250&sr=8-3
Rob Ingram
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2021
Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai S/N 5A2FAA000693I purchased this unit from Amazon in April 2021. The unit was delivered in seven days, a fantastic delivery time considering that I live in Johannesburg, South Africa. The unit was well-packed and undamaged upon arrival. It was easy to set up and install the unit, and I could start scanning immediately. I bought this unit to archive my extensive 35mm slides and negative film collection. For this purpose, I intended only to scan slides and negatives at a relatively low resolution and archive these on a hard drive. The scanner is easy to use and reasonably fast, and I could quickly scan approximately 60 slides an hour. Scanning at 1200 or 2400 DPI and 24-bit colour was adequate. I experimented with higher DPI ratings but did not find any benefit. I experimented with the included SilverFast software but found it more manageable, in my case, to further process images using Photoshop when this was required.Over several months, I could scan and archive approximately 8500 images, both slides and negatives. Having completed this campaign, I moved on to other work. I restarted the unit to scan the remaining thousand or so slides in mid-December this year. I immediately discovered that the unit had developed a fault: every other slide failed to scan, the unit jamming and emitting a shrill buzzing sound. This could be stopped by pressing the exit button, but the problem would return when scanning the next slide.To assess this problem, the unit's cover was removed (it was already out of warranty), and operated itwithout the cover. The unit's working parts, that is, the part that carries out the scan, move over the transparency controlled by a worm drive actuated by a small electric motor and a pair of gear wheels. The working parts are an elegant piece of engineering and are very well made. But the Achilles heel lies where the gear wheel attached to the motor meets the gear wheel that rotates the worm drive. Observing the action of the scanning unit, I noticed that the pre-scan forward and back movement ran smoothly, but the scanning movement attempted to overrun its limit and was stopped by the buffer at the end of its travel. This caused the motor gear wheel to skip resulting in a high-pitched buzzing noise. This could be ended by clicking exit on the screen. A close examination of the mechanism did not identify any means of adjusting the length of travel of the scanning unit. I concluded that returning the unit to the manufacturers would be necessary to correct this problem. Unfortunately, I live in South Africa, and the shipping and other costs to do this would exceed the unit's value, so I don't believe this is an option. So, this unit will have to join my ever-growing collection of dysfunctional or dead and obsolete electronics that line the shelves of my office.My assessment of the 8200i Ai is that it is a fine piece of engineering and will produce satisfactory results for the home user. Still, buyers should know that its useful working life may not extend beyond seven or 8000 scans; anything beyond that is a bonus. It presents good value for money bearing in mind the above limitations.Updateed on January 2 2023Following interaction with the very prompt and helpful people at Plustek, I uninstalled the original version of the app and replace it with an updated version. This eliminated the problem with the movement of the scanning unit. However, a new problem emerged: the app froze after one scan. Plustek advised that this was due to issues with USB drivers and advised some s/ware adjustments. Acting on this advice did not resolve the problem, which may lie with a possible incompatibility with SilverFast or the new image-handling app that came with the upgrade. A workaround was found: a desktop or laptop with no prior Plustek/Silverfast apps installed was utilized. Only the Plustek Quick Scan app was installed - nothing more. The scanner now works perfectly. This is a possible solution for other scanner users who may encounter similar problems with the Plustek 8200i Ai. Best wishes for 2023 to you all.
JET
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2020
This scanner has all the features that I could want. At first the interface looked a bit daunting, but that is because it can do so much to perfect the end results. The only thing I find is that that the preset negative film types do not include some which I have used. Other adjustments make up for this. With high scan resolutions, very good quality picture files can be produced.
GianPaolo Prando
Reviewed in Italy on June 15, 2020
Arrivato un giorno prima , un pò complicato scaricare i programmi ma abbastanza chiari Risultati buoni .Stò imparando ad usarlo al meglioGianPaolo Prando
Dr. Tim Parker
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2015
First impressions after using this Plustek scanner for a couple of weeks are very positive, with a few caveats. I've used it to scan dozens of negatives and slides, and processed a few of those scans into large-format prints.Let's start with the negatives. The unit is light and unpacks simply enough, the weight of the unit initially leading me to assume it was flimsy in construction. It's not, by the way, but it does seem a lot lighter than my previous slide scanners. The actual scanning unit installs easily enough: plug it in, attach the power, attach the USB, and install the drives from the included CD. Of course, the drivers needed an update as soon as they were installed, so I suggest checking for the latest drivers at intervals. The second task is installing the SilverFast scanning software, which goes smoothly enough (with a long-winded serial number to be typed in). easy enough, thinks I, until I reboot the machine later that day and get dialogs telling me SilverFast is not installed. Yet I can launch it... And, by the way, there's an update on the SilverFast site! Two updates later, a couple of reboots, and everything seems to be OK. I get that the scanning software comes from another vendor, and the process isn't awkward for anyone computer literate, but I'd hate to be a neophyte struggling with the process!SilverFast. In some ways, it's way simpler than something like Photoshop (which I use on the scanned images anyway), but it did take a little while to get familiar with all the options and features. There's a wizard capability that isn't on by default that makes it easier to use, and slowly working through the options for a couple of hours will help most people get comfortable. The positive is that I am impressed with SilverFast. It integrates well with the scanner and once you get used to its layout and usage process, you can produce stunning images.The scanner is solid, too. Preview scans are very fast, and even the highest resolution scans take only a couple of minutes. One of my previous scanners would have taken a lot longer than that, so this was a nice surprise. Of course, you can only scan one image at a time, so there's no bulk scanning capabilities like with some of the more-expensive Epson scanners. However, the unit is easy to use, worked reliably so far, and has produced some outstanding scans of valued slides and negatives.Overall, then, a really solid performer and a good investment for my use. Couple the scanner with SilverFast and maybe Photoshop and you have a worthy digital image processing system. Nicely done; no complaints except the installation process.
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