PLUSTEK Photo Scanner 0271 - 20MP CMOS, 14MP Optical, Scans 35mm/110/126 Negatives, Slides, 8mm/Super 8 Film, 2.4 inch LCD, SD/SDHC, USB

A 20-megapixel CMOS sensor with 14-megapixel optical resolution (4320 x 2880) captures every grain of detail from your film archives. This standalone scanner handles 35mm negatives and slides, 110 and 126 negatives, plus 8mm and Super 8 movie film—no computer required, thanks to the built-in 2.4-inch colour LCD and SD/SDHC card slot.

Overview

The PLUSTEK 0271 is a standalone film scanner that converts your old negatives and slides into high-resolution digital images. Simply insert the appropriate film holder, view the frame on the LCD, and press scan—the image is saved directly to an SD card (up to 32GB). The LED backlight ensures consistent illumination, while automatic or manual exposure and colour balance give you full control. Connect to a TV via NTSC/PAL output for group viewing, or transfer files to your computer over USB 2.0.

What stands out

• 20MP CMOS sensor with 14MP optical resolution (4320 x 2880) for sharp, detailed scans
• Supports 35mm negatives/slides, 110 and 126 negatives, and 8mm/Super 8 film
• 2.4-inch colour LCD for instant preview and standalone operation
• SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB) for storing scans without a computer
• USB 2.0 and TV-out (NTSC/PAL) for flexible connectivity
• Automatic and manual exposure control (-2.0 EV to +2.0 EV) and colour balance
• Fast scanning: approximately 3 seconds per frame

Technical details

• Image sensor: 20 Megapixel CMOS
• Optical resolution: 14 Megapixel (4320 x 2880)
• Interpolated resolution: 20 Megapixel (5760 x 3840)
• Light source: LED backlight
• Display: 2.4-inch colour LCD
• Connectivity: USB 2.0
• Storage media: SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB)
• Output file format: JPEG
• Power source: USB power adapter (5V/1A) or USB port
• Scan speed: approximately 3 seconds per frame
• Colour depth: 24-bit
• Operating system compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above
• Internal memory: 128MB
• TV out: NTSC/PAL
• Exposure control: Automatic / Manual (-2.0 EV to +2.0 EV)
• Colour balance: Automatic / Manual

Our verdict

The PLUSTEK 0271 is a versatile and user-friendly film scanner that delivers high-resolution digital conversions of your precious memories. Its standalone operation and broad film format support make it an excellent choice for archivists and hobbyists alike.