The Plustek OpticFilm 7500i SE, 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 7500i SE 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 7500i SE.

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

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

Features

Enhanced with Multi-Exposure functions on negative Film Built-in Multi-Sampling function for quality image. USB High Speed 2.0 connection, up to 4 times faster than standard USB1.1 transfer speed. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: 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. - Complete image-tuning functions. - Easy to manage and preview image files. - Monitor Gamma adjustment. - TWAIN interface support for automatic fine-tuning during scanning. - 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. 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. Powerful document management software for OCR, PDF creation, or format conversion to Microsoft Word or Excel. Instant PDF creation or conversion to Word (maintaining color and images) Network support to share files over a network Stack associated files together so they can be opened together Scan to application for further image editing and OCR Browse image conveniently by the Slideshow applet 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.