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Plustek OpticFilm 8300i SE Film Scanner

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$306.18 $486 In stock

Category: Film & Film Processing Film Scanning

Plustek OpticFilm 8300i SE

The Plustek OpticFilm 8300i SE is a dedicated 35mm film and slide scanner designed to help you archive, restore and share your analogue images with confidence. With true 7200 dpi optical resolution, infrared dust and scratch removal, and professional software included, it’s a reliable way to digitise your negatives and slides without losing the character and detail that makes film so special.

Why We Like It

If you have boxes of old negatives or slides tucked away, this scanner gives you the chance to preserve them before time and storage conditions take their toll. Fading dyes, fungal damage, and scratches are common problems, but the OpticFilm 8300i SE tackles them head on. Its infrared channel automatically detects dust and blemishes, saving hours of manual retouching.

We particularly like the inclusion of SilverFast SE Plus 9, which offers excellent film profiles and controls, but without overwhelming beginners. QuickScan Plus provides a simple alternative if you just want quick results. Whether you’re a photographer digitising a lifetime of work or a student looking to combine analogue capture with digital editing, this scanner makes the process much more manageable.

Key Features

  • Dedicated 35mm negative and slide scanner
  • True 7200 dpi optical resolution for sharp enlargements up to 36” x 24”
  • Infrared dust and scratch removal with iSRD technology (colour film and slides only)
  • Dynamic range up to 3.91 Dmax, excellent for shadow detail and tonal accuracy
  • Includes SilverFast SE Plus 9 and Plustek QuickScan Plus software
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows systems
  • Up to 38% faster scanning compared with the OpticFilm 8200i

What's in the Box

  • Plustek OpticFilm 8300i SE scanner
  • SilverFast SE Plus 9 software
  • Plustek QuickScan Plus software
  • Film holder for 35mm strips
  • Slide holder
  • USB cable and power supply
  • User manual and quick start guide

Ideal For

  • Photographers digitising 35mm slides and negatives
  • Students and educators wanting an easy archive solution
  • Family collections where colour fading is a concern
  • Anyone needing high-resolution scans for enlargement or print
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Jacob Y. ★★★★★

The true 7200 dpi resolution pulls out details I never noticed in the negatives, and the dust removal saved me hours of cleanup in editing.

Ruby J. ★★★★★

I spent a whole weekend digitizing my parents' old slide collection and the 7200 dpi resolution pulled out details I couldn't even see with a magnifying glass. The dedicated 35mm tray made loading each frame quick, though I wish it held more than one strip at a time.

Charlotte W. ★★★★★

The multi-exposure feature on this scanner really pulls out shadow detail I missed for years, making faded slides look sharp again. It handles color negative film beautifully without me needing to tweak much in post.