High resolution film scanner has enhanced Multi-Exposure and Multi-Sampling for higher quality images...
The Plustek OpticFilm 7300, is a dedicated 7200 dpi film scanner with Multi-Exposure (for negative film) and Multi-Sampling (brings out the best quality on photos and images).
Improve Negative scans with Multi-Exposure
Plustek OpticFilm 7300 bundles LaserSoft Imaging’s SilverFast 6.5 SE Plus software. This software is enhanced with Multi-Exposure, Automatic Frame Detection, SilverFast-Basic,NegaFix, Selective Color Correction, Auto Adjust, USM plus many many more features. (compare SilverFast models).
What are benefits of Multi-Exposure?
A scanner rapidly reaches its limits with a SINGLE scan of negative film. The objective of Multi-Exposure is to enhance the Dynamic Range which adds detail in highlights negatives and reduces 'noise' of scans from film material. Scanning interior images and capturing subtle nuances in the highlights and shadows is now possible with Plustek OpticFilm 7300.
How does Multi-Exposure work?
Multi-Exposure works best with film material (negatives). Film material, whether black & white or negative color film or slides, provides a very high dynamic range, because film manufacturers added more layers of different sensitivity. A well exposed and developed negative can hold up to 12 fstops (contrast ratio: 4000:1). Multi-Exposure for negative films means that the Dynamic Range can increase from 3.3 up to 3.5 with OpticFilm. This is a big improvement (eg. a dynamic range of 3.0 scan gives a contrast ratio of 1000:1; a dynamic range of 4.0 gives a contrast ratio of 10,000:1 obtainable by drum scanners.). A regular positive film (slide film) holds a contrast range of up to 8 f-stops (256: 1 contrast ratio) so in theory slide film should not be improved by Multi-exposure. In practise small improvements of dynamic range can be achieve improved results with reflective (slides) scans (see below) - However the the most significant improvements are with negatives.
  
Multi Sampling
To minimize noise, the Plustek multiple sampling function makes 4 scans during scan time. Since the noise patterns changes each and every scan, the image is averaged together and noise is canceled out if inconsistencies are present. See the photo below of a normal scan and Plustek MULTI SAMPLING scans.
Full Picture
Normal Scan WITHOUT Multi Sampling

Scan WITH Plustek Multi Sampling

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Interface |
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USB 2.0 |
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Technology |
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Color CCD image sensor |
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Hardware Resolution |
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7200 x 7200 dpi |
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Dmax |
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3.5 |
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Max. scanning area |
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36.8 x 25.4 mm (1.45 "x 1") for Negative |
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Preview Speed |
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6.25 sec (positive film), 8.72 sec (negative film) without calibration |
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Scan Speed |
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Approx. 87 sec (3600 dpi), 226 sec (7200 dpi) for color slide |
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Hardware Multi-Exposure on negative film |
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Yes |
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Multi-Sampling |
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Yes |
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Color Depth |
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48 bit/pixel |
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Scan Mode |
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Single Pass |
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Lamp |
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Cold Cathode |
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Illuminated Slide Viewer Size |
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38x38mm |
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Dimensions (D x W x H) |
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272 x 120 x 119 mm / 4.73"x10.7"x4.7" (scanner only) |
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Net Weight |
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Approx. 1.5 kg / 3.1 lb (scanner only) |
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Film Holder |
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Mounted slides, up to 4 slides Filmstrip, up to 6 frames |
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Regulatory Certificates |
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CE, FCC, UL/cUL, TUV, BSMI |
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Accessories |
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Padded Carry Bag |
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Negative and Positive film holder |
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Plustek Setup/Application CD-ROM |
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SilverFast CD-ROM |
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Quickguide |
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USB cable – 150cm (59.05”) |
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Power Adaptor: Output 15V, 1.0A |
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System Requirements*** |
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IBM Compatible PC, with Pentium III or faster CPU |
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CD-ROM Drive |
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One available USB Port |
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512 MB RAM |
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500 MB free HDD space |
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High Color graphic card (VGA or higher) |
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Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista Compatible |
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**** Please note this is minimum requirement only. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to use a higher performance computer. |
Features
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Enhanced with Multi-Exposure functions on negative Film |
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Built-in Multi-Sampling function for quality image. |
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USB High Speed 2.0 connection, up to 4 times faster than standard USB1.1 transfer speed. | |

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Illuminated Slide Viewer
Located on top of the scanner, the illuminated slide viewer provides the user with an excellent way to examine the slide before scanning.
For negatives, simply hold the film holder above the Illuminate viewer to preview the frame to be scanned.
Not only suitable for examining slides before scanning, the illuminated viewer can be the perfect helper for further digital file retouching. |
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SilverFast for professionals
Advanced users will be delighted with the bundled world-class image editing software - SilverFast SEPlus 6.5 ME.
It comes with SRD (Smart Removal of Defects) and many other advanced features.
For detailed information, please refer to SilverFast website. |
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Carrying bag
This padded carrying bag is specially designed for the film scanner.
Its main compartment accommodates the scanner, film holders, power adaptor and USB cord.
The case comes with an easy-to-grip handle for hand carry, and features Velcro taped pocket to house film holders. |
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Two film holders are provided. One is for mounted slides, holding up to four mounted slides. The other is for filmstrips, holding a piece of filmstrip, up to 6 frames.
Using the film holder, the media are well protected. There will be no physical contact with the media during the scanning process. |
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Accessory : film holders
Extra film holders are available. The package comes with a box which containing a pair of film holders (filmstrip and mounted slide holder).
Please contact your distributor for availability. | | |
| Bundled software packages: |
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NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio 4.5
| ImageFolio is a comprehensive multimedia image-processing program. You can create new images by using the ImageFolio's powerful tools. This sophisticated set of image-editing tools enables you to quickly create new images or enhance pre-existing ones. |
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Complete image-tuning functions. |
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Easy to manage and preview image files. |
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Monitor Gamma adjustment. |
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TWAIN interface support for automatic fine-tuning during scanning. |
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Support TIF, PCX, BMP, TGA, JPG, PCD, WMF, and PNG file format. (PC) Image Manager functions as an image database and uses folders to manage and preview files. | |
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NewSoft Presto! PageManager 7.10 The Perfect Solution for Managing and Sharing Documents! It is easy to scan, share, and organize their images and documents, while also helping them not only convert piles of papers into organized, digitized files, but also view, edit, send, and back up files in many formats.
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Powerful document management software for OCR, PDF creation, or format conversion to Microsoft Word or Excel. |
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Instant PDF creation or conversion to Word (maintaining color and images) |
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Network support to share files over a network |
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Stack associated files together so they can be opened together |
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Scan to application for further image editing and OCR |
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Browse image conveniently by the Slideshow applet | |
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LaserSoft SilverFast SEPlus 6.5 ME
| SilverFast is a world class professional scan software, with Stand-Alone SilverFast Launcher and TWAIN Plug-in applications. It provides users and professionals with a powerful tool for scanning, editing, and color reproduction.
SilverFast SEPlus comes more powerful function featuring the Multi-Exposure, SilverFast Basic, AACO, SRD, Auto-Adjust, USM, SCC, NegaFix, and many other advance features.
For more details, please click here. | |
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Plustek Quick Scan One click utility software | |
OpticFilm Family Comparison Table
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Technology |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
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Resolution |
7200 x 7200 dpi |
7200 x 7200 dpi |
7200 x 7200 dpi |
7200 x 7200 dpi |
7200 x 7200 dpi |
7200 x 7200 dpi |
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Dynamic Range |
3.3 D |
3.3 D |
3.3 D |
3.5 D |
3.5 D |
3.5 D |
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Color Depth |
48 bit/pixel |
48 bit/pixel |
48 bit/pixel |
48 bit/pixel |
48 bit/pixel |
48 bit/pixel |
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Illuminated Slide Viewer |
38 x 38mm |
N/A |
N/A |
38 x 38mm |
N/A |
N/A |
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Hardware Multi Exposure |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes (in negative film) |
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Multi Sampling |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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IR Channel |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Utility |
Plustek Quickscan |
Plustek Quickscan |
Plustek Quickscan |
Plustek Quickscan |
Plustek Quickscan |
Plustek Quickscan |
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Bundled Software |
Main |
SilverFast SE
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SilverFast SE iSRD |
SilverFast Ai iSRD |
SilverFast SEPlus |
SilverFast SEPlus iSRD |
SIlverFast Ai Studio |
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Document Management |
NewSoft! PageManager |
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Image Editing |
NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio |
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Preview Speed (w/o Calibration time) |
on Negative Film |
Approx 5 sec |
Approx 5.6 sec |
Approx 5.6 sec |
Approx 8.7 sec |
Approx 11.38 sec |
Approx 11.38 sec |
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on Positive Film |
Approx 10 sec |
Approx 6.44 sec |
Approx 6.44 sec |
Approx 6.25 sec |
Approx. 11 sec |
Approx. 11 sec |
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Scan Speed (24Bit Negative) |
3600 dpi |
Approx 48 sec |
Approx 36 sec |
Approx 36 sec |
Approx 87 sec |
Approx. 73 sec |
Approx. 73 sec |
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7200 dpi |
Approx. 112 sec |
Approx. 68 sec |
Approx 68 sec |
Approx 226 sec |
Approx. 332 sec |
Approx. 332 sec |
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Scan Mode |
Single Pass |
Single Pass |
Single Pass |
Single Pass |
Single Pass |
Single Pass |
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Button Function |
Quickscan & Intelliscan
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Interface |
USB 2.0 |
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Net Weight |
1.35 kg / 2.97 lb |
1.4 kg / 3.1 lb |
1.4 kg / 3.1 lb |
1.5Kg / 3.3 lb |
1.6Kg / 3.5 lb |
1.6Kg / 3.5 lb |
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Accessories |
35mm IT8 Target |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Included |
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Filmholder |
One for mounted slides that holds up to 4 slides
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One for filmstrip that holds up to 6 frames
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USB Cable |
150cm |
150cm |
150cm |
150cm |
150cm |
150cm |
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Power Adapter |
15V / 1A |
15V / 1A |
15V / 1A |
15V / 1A |
15V / 1A |
15V / 1A |
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Quickguide |
included |
included |
included |
included |
included |
included |
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Setup Disc |
included |
included |
included |
included |
included |
included |
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Carry Bag |
included |
included |
included |
included |
included |
included |
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Operating System |
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Compatible |
Windows 2000/XP/Vista Compatible |
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SilverFast Basic User Dialogue |
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SilverFast Basic user dialogue provides a simplified user interface to give beginners an easy start in SilverFast. In basic mode, users become familiar with the essential features of the imaging software while being presented only with minimum editing tools. Once a comfortable level is attained, users can then switch to the standard user dialogue, where the full functionality and powerful features are then available for increased productivity.
Function of all SilverFastSE and SEPlus versions.
QuickTime Movies and Tutorials
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More Silverfast Plustek OpticFilm 7300 tutorials...
Driver
Note: You must uninstall your current driver to install an updated driver. Download drivers here.
Plustek OpticFilm 7300 Leaflet
2 page pdf download.
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