I’m not crazy about the work flo of having to feed it every image - but for the price that seems like a great scanner. Would certainly be an upgrade over my flat bed.
For low volume shooters like me, this isn't so bad, though it does become a difficult decision between just getting a professional scan or grabbing one of these. Probably the key factor will be the cost of my local developer and or shipping to the nearest decent scan/development service which I'm still figuring out
Have used this a lot a few years ago on old slides and negatives and it did a great job. Has there been any updates on the Silverfast Software (after 2019?) and do you need to purchase separately?
To the best of my knowledge it is impossible for the camera advocates to automatically remove dust from colour negatives/slide film Silverfast with Ai will do an amazing job with this sort of scanner.
Where do i get these colour calibration slides when they aren't coming with the scanner? My 8200 didn't have these. Only the plastic frames for Slides and Negatives and the Driver and Silferfast Software discs.
It seems like the IT8 Calibration Slide are not sold spectrally. There are two packages, the Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai (as shown in the video) and the 8200i SE. The SE does not come with the IT8 Calibration Slides. If you like please reach out to sales@bhphoto.com if you have any other questions about this.
I’m trying to figure out if I can do a bulk color correction after quick scanning. I have a lot of scans to do and I’m going to take your advice about using quickscan with 2400 PPI for a bunch of family photos. But they are old and orange and need to be color corrected. Should I use intelliscan instead? (So time consuming, it looks like!)
So would this scanner be the solution to scanning those old disposable Fuji cameras, that Walmart used to sell for like $5, and it would allow for you to take 27 pictures?
If you have the negatives. Plustek QuickScan is a button utility software for scanning 35mm negative films and positive slides. It is ideal for digitizing snapshots with just one click. It is easy to operate and speedy to scan. >Mark
Thank you for your video on the Plustek 8200i Ai. Have you compared this scanner to the Epson V850? I am trying to decide between those two scanners. After you shot your 35mm film, what is involved to develop the film? Do you need chemicals and a dark room with ventilation?
The main differences between these two scanners are feature-based. While the Plustek 8200Ai has a higher output resolution, it can only scan 35mm film. With the Epson V850, you can scan not only 35mm film, but also medium format and large format films and prints. The right choice really comes down to the type of media to wish to scan. As for 35mm film development, specific chemistry is required for both black and white film as well as color film. The film would need to be loaded in complete darkness into the appropriate developing tank, but the darkroom itself is mainly for print work, where similar chemistry is used. We invite you to contact us by phone at 1-800-606-6969 or via Live Chat so we can go over those options in greater detail.
True DPI is closer to 3250 or 3400 depending on who you ask. Which is still extremely good and it holds up pretty well against coolscan 9000 and even frontier/noritsu scanners if you apply some unsharp mask/smart sharpen etc.
Note though that at least on the Plustek 8100, the supplied software (Quickscan) does not work on MacOS (don't know if the 8200 is any different) which means the front two buttons Quickscan and Intelliscan are useless on a Mac. The SilverFast software which comes with it however works on either Win or Mac and therefore Mac users would need to use it in standalone mode
@@WaynesStrangeBrain The optical resolution is 3250 ppi, when scanning at the 7200 ppi setting. It's smaller than the Coolscan 4000 ED, with 3900 ppi of optical resolution, at 4000 ppi.
I can not recommend this scanner!! I’ve had it and it’s fine but also so slow. And the quality is not worth the time. The images also just come out looking ok. Dynamic range is fine, color is fine, resolution is fine. It’s not worth it to shell out the money and take the time to scan like this. Now I’m scanning with my Canon M50, a used 60mm f2.8 macro lens, a table tripod and a light table. I’m converting the negatives with a Lightroom plugin called Negativ Lab Pro. This is not an expensive setup. It’s a bit faster than the Plustek scanner and I’m getting almost lab quality results. It’s still cumbersome, but not as much and the images look far far better.
I would recommend that anyone thinking of buying a scanner either just pay a lab or get a dedicated scanner you will always get better results. You also need a full frame camera if you choose to use a camera as a scanner because without it the image will be cropped or distorted. It will end up costing more in the long run.
@@pilsplease7561 That’s just flat out wrong. You don’t need a full frame camera because you don’t need a 1:1 translation. A good macro lens will not introduce a significant amount of distortion (especially not an amount that wouldn’t be corrected in most cameras anyway) and having to crop the image a bit to get the entail frame filled will also not cause a significant loss in resolution. Almost all dedicated scanners are old, slow, and do not yield comparable results to my quit basic scanning setup let alone a higher end camera and lens combo or a lab scanner. I’ve done all the tests. The only up to date models are the high end Epson flat-bed scanners which are a good option but also expensive and not ideal for 35mm film.
@@VariTimo sure you may get passable results with your setup but its not ideal and a inferior method of digitizing or scanning. Ill just leave it at that because arguing with amateurs on the internet isnt worth my time.
@@pilsplease7561 Sure whatever. Just for the record, for anyone who’s thinking the old man might have a point: Look up Negativ Lab Pro and compare the results from that to those from an Optifilm, any of the non 800 Epson flatbeds, or those from a lab. Best thing is always to do your own testing instead of believing some unfounded crap from old men on the internet.
I am very sorry to hear this Mayland. If purchased from B&H please cntact us: B&H Customer Service Team: Call: 800.221.5743 or 212.239.7765 Email: cs@bhphotovideo.com >Mark
Do you shoot 35mm photography?
Not often but I do. I like film photography. Amazing review!!!
Yup. I am trying to find a more cost effective way to get digital scans. Does the silverfast 8 come as a digital download or a cd?
B&H, can you do a quick review on the Primefilm XAs Super Edition film scanner ?
Just started this year. Loving it so far and lots of my film photography friends recommend this scanner
Yup… with a Canon AE-1 !
I’m not crazy about the work flo of having to feed it every image - but for the price that seems like a great scanner. Would certainly be an upgrade over my flat bed.
For low volume shooters like me, this isn't so bad, though it does become a difficult decision between just getting a professional scan or grabbing one of these.
Probably the key factor will be the cost of my local developer and or shipping to the nearest decent scan/development service which I'm still figuring out
Very well explained, as always with B&H. Thank you!
I bought scanner and find that it works better than what I expect.
Is there a mask that enables you to scan the edges of the film?
Have used this a lot a few years ago on old slides and negatives and it did a great job. Has there been any updates on the Silverfast Software (after 2019?)
and do you need to purchase separately?
Silverfast 9 is the most current version available, which can be purchased directly on their site.
Well done video! Simple, elegant and informative.
Perfect video, going too purchase one now!
Thanks for your sharing ! This was very instructive for me :) have a good day
To the best of my knowledge it is impossible for the camera advocates to automatically remove dust from colour negatives/slide film Silverfast with Ai will do an amazing job with this sort of scanner.
What if I already have Silverfast Ai Studio 8? Do I go for the basic version instead?
SilverFast is scanner specific. If you want to use the 8200i with Silverfast Ai Studio 8. You should get the Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai Film Scanner.
Where do i get these colour calibration slides when they aren't coming with the scanner? My 8200 didn't have these. Only the plastic frames for Slides and Negatives and the Driver and Silferfast Software discs.
It seems like the IT8 Calibration Slide are not sold spectrally. There are two packages, the Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai (as shown in the video) and the 8200i SE. The SE does not come with the IT8 Calibration Slides. If you like please reach out to sales@bhphoto.com if you have any other questions about this.
@@BandH Thanks a lot for this super quick response. Yeah i was wondering.... seems i have the SE version then.
I’m trying to figure out if I can do a bulk color correction after quick scanning. I have a lot of scans to do and I’m going to take your advice about using quickscan with 2400 PPI for a bunch of family photos. But they are old and orange and need to be color corrected. Should I use intelliscan instead? (So time consuming, it looks like!)
The color correction settings from your first scan can be maintained for the rest of youur remaining scans. >Mark
Do you recommend epson 850 pro or plustek 8200i ai ?
Great video, very informative! Thank you
Thanks ! Great video with very good and clear sound !!!
So would this scanner be the solution to scanning those old disposable Fuji cameras, that Walmart used to sell for like $5, and it would allow for you to take 27 pictures?
If you have the negatives. Plustek QuickScan is a button utility software for scanning 35mm negative films and positive slides. It is ideal for digitizing snapshots with just one click. It is easy to operate and speedy to scan. >Mark
@@BandH
Alright thanks
Thanks for that video, very much clarifying!
Thank you for your video on the Plustek 8200i Ai. Have you compared this scanner to the Epson V850? I am trying to decide between those two scanners.
After you shot your 35mm film, what is involved to develop the film? Do you need chemicals and a dark room with ventilation?
The main differences between these two scanners are feature-based. While the Plustek 8200Ai has a higher output resolution, it can only scan 35mm film. With the Epson V850, you can scan not only 35mm film, but also medium format and large format films and prints. The right choice really comes down to the type of media to wish to scan. As for 35mm film development, specific chemistry is required for both black and white film as well as color film. The film would need to be loaded in complete darkness into the appropriate developing tank, but the darkroom itself is mainly for print work, where similar chemistry is used. We invite you to contact us by phone at 1-800-606-6969 or via Live Chat so we can go over those options in greater detail.
A super product, easy to use🎉
Is the 7200 PPI scan done by interpolation, or is this an actual optical resolution?
The listed 7200 dpi resolution is the maximum hardware resolution of the Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai Film Scanner without any file interpolation.
True DPI is closer to 3250 or 3400 depending on who you ask. Which is still extremely good and it holds up pretty well against coolscan 9000 and even frontier/noritsu scanners if you apply some unsharp mask/smart sharpen etc.
Wait, so you have to cut your roll down into strips? That seems like a major downside compared to camera scanning.
Is Apple Big Sur OS supported with the scanners software?
Plustek does offer a software patch to download for Apple Big Sur to be used along with the SilverFast software included with the 8200 Ai.
@@BandH Where do I find this software patch. I am running Big Sur and I installed Plustek 8 software but it resulted in an error message.
Note though that at least on the Plustek 8100, the supplied software (Quickscan) does not work on MacOS (don't know if the 8200 is any different) which means the front two buttons Quickscan and Intelliscan are useless on a Mac. The SilverFast software which comes with it however works on either Win or Mac and therefore Mac users would need to use it in standalone mode
You keep calling it the 8200i but the picture shows the 8200Ai. There is a $100 difference along with accessories and software.
Is this compatible with latest iOS update?
Yes Fatma, the 8200i will work on the latest version ofApple iOS. >Mark
MUCHAS GRACIAS😀😀😀
I just bought one, I got no such calibration slides
please reach out to our customer service team with your order number. email cs@bhphoto.com or call 800.221.5743
How does this compare to the Nikon Coolscan 4000?
The main difference between the two scanners is their output resolution, with the OpticFilm 8200Ai having the higher resolution at 7200 Dpi.
@@BandH is this a true optical resolution? What is the size of the image sensor? Thank you.
@@WaynesStrangeBrain
The optical resolution is 3250 ppi, when scanning at the 7200 ppi setting.
It's smaller than the Coolscan 4000 ED, with 3900 ppi of optical resolution, at 4000 ppi.
my flat bed is a little lumpy
All that cost and it can't even do 110 film?
God
I can not recommend this scanner!! I’ve had it and it’s fine but also so slow. And the quality is not worth the time. The images also just come out looking ok. Dynamic range is fine, color is fine, resolution is fine. It’s not worth it to shell out the money and take the time to scan like this. Now I’m scanning with my Canon M50, a used 60mm f2.8 macro lens, a table tripod and a light table. I’m converting the negatives with a Lightroom plugin called Negativ Lab Pro. This is not an expensive setup. It’s a bit faster than the Plustek scanner and I’m getting almost lab quality results. It’s still cumbersome, but not as much and the images look far far better.
Could you send me a picture of your set up?
I would recommend that anyone thinking of buying a scanner either just pay a lab or get a dedicated scanner you will always get better results. You also need a full frame camera if you choose to use a camera as a scanner because without it the image will be cropped or distorted.
It will end up costing more in the long run.
@@pilsplease7561 That’s just flat out wrong. You don’t need a full frame camera because you don’t need a 1:1 translation. A good macro lens will not introduce a significant amount of distortion (especially not an amount that wouldn’t be corrected in most cameras anyway) and having to crop the image a bit to get the entail frame filled will also not cause a significant loss in resolution. Almost all dedicated scanners are old, slow, and do not yield comparable results to my quit basic scanning setup let alone a higher end camera and lens combo or a lab scanner. I’ve done all the tests. The only up to date models are the high end Epson flat-bed scanners which are a good option but also expensive and not ideal for 35mm film.
@@VariTimo sure you may get passable results with your setup but its not ideal and a inferior method of digitizing or scanning. Ill just leave it at that because arguing with amateurs on the internet isnt worth my time.
@@pilsplease7561 Sure whatever. Just for the record, for anyone who’s thinking the old man might have a point:
Look up Negativ Lab Pro and compare the results from that to those from an Optifilm, any of the non 800 Epson flatbeds, or those from a lab. Best thing is always to do your own testing instead of believing some unfounded crap from old men on the internet.
ever heard of lint-free cotton gloves?
As a owner of this scanner for 1 week, I would like to say this is a bad scanner.
I am very sorry to hear this Mayland. If purchased from B&H please cntact us:
B&H Customer Service Team:
Call: 800.221.5743 or 212.239.7765
Email: cs@bhphotovideo.com
>Mark
What makes it bad?