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Pacific Image PrimeFilm 3650-U, 35mm Film Scanner with 3600dpi, USB Interface.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2.8 stars
(based on 8 reviews)
57% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Best Uses:
Photos and graphics(4)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(6)
Primary use:
Personal(6)
 
Didn't work out of the box
By PatrickVerified Purchaser from Palm Bay, FL on 12/16/2010
Pros:
None-didn't work
Cons:
Didn't work
Best Uses:
Don't know
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pacific Image Pacific Image PrimeFilm 3650-U, 35mm Film Scanner with 3600dpi, USB Interface.:

Didn't work out of the box. Scans were blurry, out of focus. The manufacturer said it was a fixed focus system and had to be sent back. The outside of the box said it was autofocus.

 
Great scans--amazing ICE software!
By The Photo ChopperVerified Purchaser from Los Angleles, CA on 4/22/2010
Pros:
Accurate Thumbnails, Good Bit Depth, Good Resolution
Cons:
Slow
Best Uses:
Digital Printing, Photos and Graphics
Describe Yourself:
Frequent User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pacific Image Pacific Image PrimeFilm 3650-U, 35mm Film Scanner with 3600dpi, USB Interface.:

I needed a compact 35mm film scanner since I found my HP Flatbed a hassle to load negatives and slides. The 3650u appealed to me for it's small size, decent resolution and advertised speed. Well, for the resolution quality I was interested in, the speed is not there ... BUT the amazing ICE software all but eliminated the need for dusting my negs and slides before scanning, and thus, left me with virtually no UFO's to touch up with Photoshop.

Only 2 criticisms: I occasionally get some scanner-generated image artifacts, but a rescan takes care of that (I now ALWAYS pre-scan and carefully inspect before my final scan.) The other issue is that the product was advertise to include PS Elements 6, but came with Elements 5, which was only a slight improvement over Elements 4, which I already own. It would have been nice to get what was advertised.

In sum: great scans and the ICE software is fantastic! I would highly recommend this product.

 
DISAPOINTED
By BIG EDVerified Reviewer from PENNSYLVANIA on 4/11/2010
Cons:
SHORT ON TECH REQUIRED
Best Uses:
UNKNOWN CAN'T USE IT
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal

Comments about Pacific Image Pacific Image PrimeFilm 3650-U, 35mm Film Scanner with 3600dpi, USB Interface.:

PRICE ADVERTISED CONCEPT, NOT INCLUDEING LATEST SOFTWARE,

DID NOT PROBIDE INFOR FOR WINDOWS "7"

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
usiing for other film as well (16mm)
By jerryVerified Purchaser from San Clemente ca on 9/2/2009
Pros:
Consistent
Best Uses:
Digital Printing
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pacific Image Pacific Image PrimeFilm 3650-U, 35mm Film Scanner with 3600dpi, USB Interface.:

I have found I can use the scanner to digitize my old 16mm film. This requires some extra work, but I have not found another scanner that will work. I have full fledged bulk 35mm scanners and flat beds, but this is the only one which will allow me to handle my old film I do need to develop a tool to hold in place, but this is great as I was about to abandon the film

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Pretty Good Value
By jerry kVerified Reviewer from Ridgefield, CT on 8/24/2008
Pros:
Consistent, Never seems to jam
Cons:
Colors not equal Nikon's, Slow
Best Uses:
Photos and Graphics
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pacific Image Pacific Image PrimeFilm 3650-U, 35mm Film Scanner with 3600dpi, USB Interface.:

Have run hundreds of slides with zero jams. Start it and forget it.
Colors not great, but can be fixed in Adobe. Quality not near Nikon 5000 (which I also own) but ~ zero jamming counts for a lot!
You want professional results ~ skip this and get a Nikon.
You want to push a zillion slides with zero effort, take this. Get the 100 slide holder also!

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Defective Right Out of the Box
By Unhappy from Orlando, FL on 5/16/2008
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pacific Image Pacific Image PrimeFilm 3650-U, 35mm Film Scanner with 3600dpi, USB Interface.:

Device jammed halfway through the very first pre-scan. I would not recommend this manufacturer to anyone.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Uggghh! Color calibration, PLEASE!
By Christopher from New Haven, CT on 2/15/2008
Pros:
Good Resolution
Cons:
Attracts Dust, No color calibration
Best Uses:
Photos and Graphics
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pacific Image Pacific Image PrimeFilm 3650-U, 35mm Film Scanner with 3600dpi, USB Interface.:

No color calibration for Fujichrome provia film? None of the otehr calubration scheme presets come close to accurate colors. I shouldn't have ot use photoshop to reproduce the colors on the slide.

[4 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great deal!
By jsolVerified Purchaser from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. on 5/8/2007
Pros:
Accurate Color, Easy Setup, Great resolution
Cons:
Only one picture a time
Best Uses:
Artwork, Home, Photos and Graphics
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pacific Image Pacific Image PrimeFilm 3650-U, 35mm Film Scanner with 3600dpi, USB Interface.:

Very good return on my investment.

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