Description
Scanning your film treasures have never been easier!
This film digitizer is perfect for people who have a shoebox full of negatives and slides since it does batch scanning and brilliant images with just a touch.
Plustek OpticFilm 135i Ai – Professional-Grade Film & Slide Scanner with Newly Designed Lens Module, Bundled with SilverFast Ai Studio 9 and Advanced IT8 Calibration Target (3 Slides)
- 【2025 New Launch】OpticFilm 135i Ai features exceptional image resolution, paired with flagship image editing software – SilverFast Ai Studio and the Advanced IT8 Calibration Target, delivering unparalleled scans with state-of-the-art technology.
- 【Newly Designed Lens Module】The OpticFilm 135i Ai features a newly designed 5-element lens system that effectively reduces light refraction, ensuring greater image stability at the edges of film scans.
- 【Infrared quality enhancer】 - Aspheric lens effectively minimizes IR image plane defocus issues, boosting MTF by up to 200% and delivering a groundbreaking improvement in iSRD performance.
- 【Supports Multiple 35mm Film Types】Not only regular 35mm photo image size but also specific picture sizes taking 35mm film roll in sizes such as panoramic frame (up to 226 mm in width) and half-frame.*Panoramic film holder is optional
- 【Greater Productivity】– Batch scan multiple slides and negatives with ease. The scanner comes with two sets of film holders, allowing you to scan four slides or six image frames from a single film strip at once time.
There are 2 models of Plustek 135i scanner.
There are:
- the Opticfilm 135i (the one we have, without the AI in the name, it does not come with Silverfast 9, but comes with Plustek's own ePhoto software)
- Opticfilm 135i AI (the one that comes with Silverfast 9 AI software, only recently launched; however we are unable to import as it is an e-commerce USA exclusive model)
The only difference is that 135i AI comes with Silverfast 9 & advanced calibration targets included.
Product Overview:
The Plustek OpticFilm 135i Ai is a professional-grade 35mm film and slide scanner bundled with SilverFast Ai Studio 9 software. Designed for serious photographers, archivists, and imaging professionals, it offers outstanding image quality, dynamic range, and color fidelity. The motorized film transport enables fast batch scanning of negatives and slides with precise alignment and minimal handling.
Key Features:
- High-resolution 3600 dpi optical scanning
- 35mm film and slide support with automatic feeding
- Bundled with SilverFast Ai Studio 9 for professional color correction, multi-exposure, and image enhancement tools
- Motorized film transport for efficient batch scanning
- Built-in infrared dust and scratch removal (iSRD)
- Compatible with Windows and macOS
Specifications:
- Optical Resolution: 3600 dpi
- Scan Speed: Approx. 2 minutes per frame at 3600 dpi
- Color Depth: 48-bit input / 24-bit output
- Dynamic Range: 3.4 Dmax
- Connectivity: USB 2.0
- Dimensions: 270 x 120 x 110 mm
- Weight: 1.6 kg
Applications:
Perfect for digitizing old film archives, professional photography studios, museums, artists, and enthusiasts wanting to preserve film collections in high-quality digital format.
Why Choose This Product:
- Professional-grade SilverFast Ai Studio 9 software included
- Efficient batch scanning with motorized film loader
- Excellent color accuracy and detail reproduction
- Infrared scratch and dust detection (iSRD)
- Trusted brand with strong support for photographers
Customer Reviews:
★★★★★ “The best scanner for 35mm film I’ve used – stunning results with SilverFast.”
★★★★★ “A true workhorse for digitizing my film archive with fantastic color control.”
| Image Sensor | CCD |
|---|---|
| Light Source | LED |
| Hardware Resolution | 7200 dpi |
| Scanning Speed | Approx. 52 seconds for maximum scanning area color at 600 dpi (IR enabled) Approx. 360 seconds for maximum scanning area color at 3600 dpi (IR enabled) Approx. 25 minutes for maximum scanning area at maximum resolution: 7200dpi (IR enabled) Remark: The above data is based on the QuickScan Plus scanning workflow. Scan times may vary when using different scanning software due to differences in scanning processes. |
| Scan Modes | Color: 48-bit input, 24/48-bit output Grayscale: 16-bit input, 8/16-bit output |
| Dynamic Range | 3.4 |
| Infrared | Built-in |
| Scanning Area (W x L) | 35 mm x 226 mm (1.37" x 8.9") Remark: 35 mm film strip and slide |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| IT8 Target | Included: Advanced 35mm 3-Target Set |
| Power Supply | 24 Vdc/ 0.75A |
| Net Weight | 1.56 Kgs | 3.49 Lbs |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 175 mm x 259.2 mm x 104.3 mm | 6.9" x 10.2" x 4.1" |
| Operating System | Windows 7 (64bit)/ 8 (64bit)/ 10 (64bit) / 11 Mac OS X 10.13.x/ 10.14.x/ 10.15.x/ 11.x/ 12.x/ 13.x/ 14.x/ 15.x |
| Hardware Requirements | Windows PC & Mac Intel i5 CPU or faster 4 GB RAM main memory (8 GB RAM recommended) 20 GB free space on hard disk drive Internet connection |
| Bundled Software | Plustek QuickScan Plus SilverFast Ai Studio 9 |
