Plustek Technology Inc. announced an extension to its OpticFilm line of scanners with the launch of the OpticFilm 7600i SE and the OpticFilm 7600i Ai. These scanners are designed to take 35mm film and slides and convert them (at up to 7200 dpi resolution) into high-quality digital images.  

The new OpticFilm 7600i series uses a new LED based illumination system instead of the previous cold cathode system. This LED system provides more consistent illumination and uses up to 30% less power. In addition, the OpticFilm 7600i models take image quality a step further by incorporating Infrared (IR) dust and scratch removal and Multiple Exposure (ME) to increase effective dynamic range of the image.  

The OpticFilm 7600i SE ships with LaserSoft SilverFast SE Plus, iSRD + ME scanning software.  The OpticFilm 7600i SE allows novice users the ability to quickly and easily produce high quality images.   

The OpticFilm 7600i Ai ships with LaserSoft SilverFast Ai Studio. The OpticFilm 7600i Ai is geared toward advanced amateurs, prosumers, and professional photographers looking for the ultimate in control over the film and slide imaging process. An IT8 calibration slide is included, which allows users to generate color profiles to ensure accurate color reproduction.

These OpticFilm scanners feature a USB 2.0 interface and are among the highest resolution film scanners on the market (7200x7200 dpi). They can be used with both Windows and Macintosh computers.

The OpticFilm 7600i SE and OpticFilm 7600i Ai are priced at $369 and $589, respectively.