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35mm & slide scanner

Nov 27, 2004 4:37AM PST

I have A LOT of slides and 35mm negatives I'd like to preserve digitally. Any recommendations and or comments on the PrimeFilm 3650U scanner?

Thanks!!

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Re: 35mm & slide scanner
Nov 27, 2004 9:34AM PST

This appears to be a fairly new product.

I could find no reviews.

I did find one comment, "it will not work with black and white film".

I was able to find the parent website:

http://www.scanace.com/en/

There I found a downloadable owners manual.
The manual was written by someone whose native language is not english.

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I didn't find much in the way of reviews.
Nov 27, 2004 9:37AM PST

The specs look OK, but one review raised a red flag. It said tech support is not available from the manufacturer. I would want an independent review and a better idea what its driver's capabilities are. The price looks a bit low for a film scanner. Does it have any film feed capability or batch processing functions?

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Re: I didn't find much in the way of reviews.
Nov 27, 2004 11:28AM PST

Here are the specs. My concerns are it's speed and single pass scan method. But for about $300, I haven't found too much else..

dhj

Includes: Adobe

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Forget specs! Get a review.
Nov 27, 2004 11:36AM PST

Specifications are usually a marketing decision so you should only get this unit if you have a return option if it's a dud.

And here's the killer question: "Can I have the phone number of the repair center for this product?"

And in some states you can ask: "Please supply me a copy of the warranty."

Bob

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Re: 35mm & slide scanner
Nov 28, 2004 2:46PM PST

Go on line in Google, enter the name of this scanner, start reading. Go to Pacific Image site. Read. I've been in the photo industry for YEARS. Pacific Image has a very good reputation. Have you looked at others? Compare to the Minolta dImage Scan Dual III. What about Nikon CoolScans? I prefer the Pacific Image units. Check out the Pacific Image Power Slide 3600! Oh, put on a drool bib first! Research on line! Compare specs. Frankly, I am usually so comfortable with a purchase after lotsa research, that the tech support equation winds up at the bottom of the list. Buy good stuff, don't fret about tech support.