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Welcome to the Film Scanners microsite (www.scanners.org.uk) at DataMind. Products and information have been incorporated into DataMind from our sister division MegaPixels.com. At DataMind you will now find one of the largest range of Film Scanners available to scan slides and negatives.

If you know which model of film scanner to buy, click a brand logo to Shop by Manufacturer.

		Plustek Opticfilm 35mm film scanner. 7200dpi	Artixscan / Scanmaker flatbeds	Doug Fisher Film Holders for Flatbeds
		CystalScan 35mm film scanners for Mac OSX	ScanhancerPlustek_OpticFilm_7200_homepage.htm	SlideScan

For further information click on 'Info' for reviews, manuals, manufacturers links etc.

If you want to compare differant film scanners use the Dynamic or Static Film Scanner tables.

Film Scanner Comparison Tables

With over 60 models to choose from selection of a film scanner can be difficult! DataMind have created online side by side comparison tables to help you narrow down your choice.

Download the comparison film scanner Excel table.

Online two Film Scanner table are available - one 'Dynamic table' which allows you to Compare, Sort, Filter & Select the other a 'Static table' which allows you to Compare & Select only. Both tables have links to more information, full specifications, reviews and online Buying.

The Excel, dynamic & static tables show key Film Scanner Specifications: Features, Ports, Film Sizes, max. Print sizes and File sizes.

Features include number bits (bit colour), DMax (shadow detail), type of film scanner (dedicated/flatbed), Optical Resolution (dpi) and Dust & Scratch Removal Software (ICE, FARE)
Ports include USB1, USB2, FireWire, SCSI
Film Sizes from APS to 12"x16"

How to use the Dynamic Film Scanner Table?

With the dynamic table you can Compare, Sort, Filter then Select the Film Scanner(s) of interest to check prices, further information (reviews, manuals etc) and to BUY. If you want to use the dynamic table now click here. But we do recommend you read this whole section FIRST to understand how to use it.



1) Sort the list, by clicking the A-Z or Z-A down arrow buttons and select the column to sort by. For example select the , 'Approximate Price inc. vat' or 'Manufacturer'	2) Filter the list by clicking on the Funnel button to narrow down the film scanners which dont meet your criteria. To unselect the filtered selection click on the Filter button again.

3) Filter Click one of the arrows for example the FireWire port.	4) Filter Now click the box(es) to select the criteria to filter by.

5) Filter for example, to scan 5" x 4" film click the arrow.	6) Filter click the box(es) to select the criteria to filter by. Now you will have a list of scanners that use FireWire and scan 5"x4".

7) Select Click on the 'Film Scanner' column for full information, reviews, specs & to Buy a particular scanner.	8) Select Click on the 'Manufacturers' column to view all products and accessories by manufacturer

The Dynamic table compares the full range of Film Scanners available - click the table below - it may may take a minute to load (240kb).

Note: To use the dynamic table, you must have Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later and Microsoft Office XP Web Components installed. Alternatively use the Excel or Film Scanners (Static) table.

How to use the Film Scanner (Static) Table?

If you cannot* use the Dynamic Film Scanners table select the Film Scanners (Static) table



Select Click the 'Film Scanner Model' column for full information, reviews, specs & to Buy a particular scanner.	Select Click the 'Manufacturers' column to view all products and accessories by manufacturer.

If you cannot use the Dynamic Film Scanners table, click the Film Scanners (Static) table below.

What size prints & file sizes?

What Optical Resolution Film Scanner should I buy? The higher the optical resolution the larger the prints to retain quality. For 35mm film, an 1800dpi film scanner gives high quality A5 maximum size (8.7" x 5.7") prints; a 5400dpi film scanner gives high quality A3 maximum size (25.9" x 17.1") prints. With higher resolution you can still crop the film and get a high quality print.

For 35mm film, an 1800dpi film scanner gives 13MB file size; a 5400dpi film scanner gives 234MB file size.

'What size Print?' gives the largest print from a scanner with various film sizes.

For example, Canoscan 5000F give 11.3" x 7.6" prints from 35mm film (printer output 300ppi).

'What File Size?' gives the file size (MB).

For example, Canoscan 5000F gives 46MB files from 35mm film.