The OpticFilm 7300 is relatively fast for scanning clean negs and slides using the basic scanning driver. Among other features SilverFast SEPlus offers Multi-Exposure (designed to enhance the dynamic range of scans), AutoFrame (automatic frame detection), NegaFix (used to remove residual color casts from negative film), Selective Color Correction, Auto Adjust, UnSharp Mask (USM) for edge correction, and SilverFast-Basic (which is the normal scanning driver and ideal for beginners and for quick scans any time). Scanning with it is as easy as ever and with the slide viewer embedded in the top of the unit, it is truly a pleasure to work with.Īlso included is LaserSoft Imaging’s latest SilverFast SEPlus 6.5 ME image editing software, which provides high quality results from more advanced and carefully configured scans. The OpticFilm 7300 is easy to install and use. I was however pleased to find that the value and quality offered at this price point doesn't seem to be an issue. On that basis I expected the scanner to be a bit of a let down. and Canada, it's competitively priced in the UK, and has an even lower price point than its predecessor. The Plustek OpticFilm 7300 is widely available at or below suggested list prices in the U.S. So how good is the 7300, and how does it live up to the requirements of converting your slides and negatives into digital equivalents? That's quite a mouthful and quite a claim. It's a dedicated 7200 dpi film scanner, faster and more robust than its predecessors with new features such as Multi-Exposure for negative film and Multi-Sampling functions which are supposed to bring out the best quality on negative and slide scans, all at a competitive price. The Plustek OpticFilm 7300 is aimed squarely at the amateur and and enthusiast. So when I was offered the newer OpticFilm 7300, I was intrigued to find out what the updated model would be able to offer. It has been more than a year since I reviewed the Plustek OpticFilm 7200i.

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