The PrimeFilm XEs super edition scanner from PIE (Pacific Image Electronics) is the successor to the favorable PrimeFilm XE. Like its predecessor it is a pure film scanner for 35mm slides and filmstrips. A new color enhancement technology is intended to provide particularly colorful results.

Specifications:

• Film scanner (max. scan area 24,3mm x 36,5mm)
• Optical resolution: 10.000 x 10.000 dpi (manufacturer specification)
• Color depth: 48 Bit
• Sensor: linear color CCD
• Light source: white LEDs and infrared LEDs

PIE states a Dynamic Range of 3.9 for the PrimeFilm XEs. This is a very high value, which promises very good results. In practice however, such a density range can hardly be realized with a single scan. Using the double scan functionality of our patented SilverFast Multi-Exposure it is something completely different. Multi-Exposure (included with SilverFast SE Plus, Ai Studio and with the Archive Suite) significantly increases the actually achievable Dynamic Range of a scanner.

Slide and filmstrip holders are included in the package. The slide holder holds four framed 35mm slides (up to a frame thickness of 3mm) and the filmstrip holder holds a filmstrip with up to six individual images. Feeding the holders has to be done manually.

The XEs comes with SilverFast SE, which you can unlock for free on our website. To better utilize the full potential of your scanner, we recommend upgrading to SilverFast SE Plus, Ai Studio or the Archive Suite. You can purchase this upgrade at a discounted price.