Plustek OpticFilm 120

eddie1960 · 06-06-2012, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by tuco

I'm a little confused. If this new scanner has true a optical resolution equal to or greater than the 9000ED (as their design goal apparently), why would you need a dedicated 135 format scanner? The smaller the negative the greater the true optical resolution needs to be for better results and I don't see how you're going to get that from a $280 scanner.

Aristophenes is confused, he thought this was 120 only, it's not it does 35 as well

klaus123 · 06-12-2012, 08:51 PM

I am just waiting for a (good) price.........

**nanthor** · 08-05-2012, 08:29 PM

As for me, $1500 is the cut off price. My dedicated 35mm scanner and flatbed do a great job scanning 35mm and medium format, respectively. As an amateur, I just need scanners that result in great looking a4's and a3's. Would love to have a dedicated medium format, but not if it's sky high expensive.

adelorenzo · 08-16-2012, 08:23 AM

Anyone have any new info on this? I've tried contacting the company about price and ETA but no response so far.

klaus123 · 08-16-2012, 01:31 PM

I guess there will be no News befor the Photokina end of September

adelorenzo · 08-16-2012, 04:24 PM

Heard back from them today.

Our Optic Film 120 won't be available for purchase in the U.S until Sep 20th or around that time , and I believe it will be $2000.00.

LesDMess · 08-16-2012, 07:52 PM

Price seems reasonable and would be curious when it is finally available for reliable review.

adelorenzo · 09-15-2012, 07:45 AM

It's available at B&H for pre-order now. $1999 with a shipping date of September 30. Really looking forward to a review somewhere.

Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner 783064365642 B&H Photo Video

stevebrot · 09-15-2012, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by adelorenzo

It's available at B&H for pre-order now. $1999 with a shipping date of September 30. Really looking forward to a review somewhere.

Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner 783064365642 B&H Photo Video

I too am looking forward to a review, particularly as a head-to-head against a Nikon 9000 ED. I know the Nikon is no longer available, but it was the standard for enthusiast-level medium format scanners.

Steve

adelorenzo · 09-19-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I too am looking forward to a review, particularly as a head-to-head against a Nikon 9000 ED. I know the Nikon is no longer available, but it was the standard for enthusiast-level medium format scanners.

When you consider that Coolscan 9000s, and for that matter Minolta Dimage Multi Pros, are still selling for $2-3K then the price doesn't seem that bad. I'm hopeful that this unit can at least equal those 10+ year old scanners.

klaus123 · 09-19-2012, 10:49 PM

On the Photokina a friend tried to scan a 645 negative - but the software was not ready yet

architorture · 10-07-2012, 03:52 PM

who's gonna be first?!

just now available for pre-order in the US: Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner 783064365642 B&H Photo Video

$1,999.99

I hope one of the photo blogs will get a loaner copy to do a review for the rest of us!

adelorenzo · 10-07-2012, 09:28 PM

If you want some entertainment there is a 30+ page thread over on the Rangefinder Forum... Guys are losing their shit...

Any news on the new Plustek 120 scanner? - Rangefinderforum.com

stevebrot · 10-08-2012, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by adelorenzo

If you want some entertainment there is a 30+ page thread over on the Rangefinder Forum... Guys are losing their shit...

Any news on the new Plustek 120 scanner? - Rangefinderforum.com

Thread started on 1/2/2012. Apparently it takes a long time for momentum to build...

Steve

**fs999** · 10-08-2012, 05:52 AM

lol

Is it really 10 times better than a V500, as the price is ?

10-07-2012, 03:52 PM	#27
architorture Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 152	who's gonna be first?! just now available for pre-order in the US: Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner 783064365642 B&H Photo Video $1,999.99 I hope one of the photo blogs will get a loaner copy to do a review for the rest of us! Last edited by architorture; 10-07-2012 at 03:52 PM. Reason: typo

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06-06-2012, 10:34 AM	#16
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by tuco I'm a little confused. If this new scanner has true a optical resolution equal to or greater than the 9000ED (as their design goal apparently), why would you need a dedicated 135 format scanner? The smaller the negative the greater the true optical resolution needs to be for better results and I don't see how you're going to get that from a $280 scanner. Aristophenes is confused, he thought this was 120 only, it's not it does 35 as well

06-12-2012, 08:51 PM	#17
klaus123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 238	I am just waiting for a (good) price.........

08-05-2012, 08:29 PM	#18
nanthor Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 55	As for me, $1500 is the cut off price. My dedicated 35mm scanner and flatbed do a great job scanning 35mm and medium format, respectively. As an amateur, I just need scanners that result in great looking a4's and a3's. Would love to have a dedicated medium format, but not if it's sky high expensive.

08-16-2012, 08:23 AM	#19
adelorenzo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 171	Anyone have any new info on this? I've tried contacting the company about price and ETA but no response so far.

08-16-2012, 01:31 PM	#20
klaus123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 238	I guess there will be no News befor the Photokina end of September

08-16-2012, 04:24 PM	#21
adelorenzo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 171	Heard back from them today. Our Optic Film 120 won't be available for purchase in the U.S until Sep 20th or around that time , and I believe it will be $2000.00.

08-16-2012, 07:52 PM	#22
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Price seems reasonable and would be curious when it is finally available for reliable review.

09-15-2012, 07:45 AM	#23
adelorenzo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 171	It's available at B&H for pre-order now. $1999 with a shipping date of September 30. Really looking forward to a review somewhere. Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner 783064365642 B&H Photo Video

09-15-2012, 08:45 AM	#24
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by adelorenzo It's available at B&H for pre-order now. $1999 with a shipping date of September 30. Really looking forward to a review somewhere. Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner 783064365642 B&H Photo Video I too am looking forward to a review, particularly as a head-to-head against a Nikon 9000 ED. I know the Nikon is no longer available, but it was the standard for enthusiast-level medium format scanners. Steve

09-19-2012, 04:25 PM	#25
adelorenzo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 171	Originally posted by stevebrot I too am looking forward to a review, particularly as a head-to-head against a Nikon 9000 ED. I know the Nikon is no longer available, but it was the standard for enthusiast-level medium format scanners. When you consider that Coolscan 9000s, and for that matter Minolta Dimage Multi Pros, are still selling for $2-3K then the price doesn't seem that bad. I'm hopeful that this unit can at least equal those 10+ year old scanners.

09-19-2012, 10:49 PM	#26
klaus123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 238	On the Photokina a friend tried to scan a 645 negative - but the software was not ready yet

10-07-2012, 09:28 PM	#28
adelorenzo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 171	If you want some entertainment there is a 30+ page thread over on the Rangefinder Forum... Guys are losing their shit... Any news on the new Plustek 120 scanner? - Rangefinderforum.com

10-08-2012, 03:53 AM	#29
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by adelorenzo If you want some entertainment there is a 30+ page thread over on the Rangefinder Forum... Guys are losing their shit... Any news on the new Plustek 120 scanner? - Rangefinderforum.com Thread started on 1/2/2012. Apparently it takes a long time for momentum to build... Steve

10-08-2012, 05:52 AM	#30
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,645	lol Is it really 10 times better than a V500, as the price is ?