This Wolverine 35mm film scanner comes with the following features:

* Converts 35mm slides and film negatives (both color as well as black and white) into a 5 mega pixel digital (JPEG) image
* Operates as a stand-alone scanner, with no software or computer needed to operate
* Fast conversion. Only takes 5 seconds to convert your slides and negatives into a digital image
* Comes with a 1.5 inch color LCD built in screen for viewing and editing images
* Compact size- which takes up very little space to store, operate or transport
* Saves images directly on SD memory cards
* Optical Resolution 1800 dpi

Included is the F2D Wolverine 35mm film scanner, USB cable, AC power adapter, slides cartridge, negatives cartridge, cleaner and a 1 GB SD card that is capable of holding 1000 images. There is a limited time offer on the SD card. The scanner also comes with a limited 1 year warranty.

Most customers of the Wolverine F2D report that they are very satisfied with the scanner. They note that it is affordable, very easy to use and fast. Users have noted how easy it is to quickly convert large quantities of family photos because of how fast and easy the machine is to use.

The major complaints about the film scanner is the quality of the pictures. Some say that the pictures come out dark or grainy. A few have also reported that the LCD screen for viewing the pictures is too small.

The Wolverine F2D retails for between $100-$150 and overall is a great value for a 35mm film scanner. For those who want a higher quality image, a more expensive scanner will be necessary. But for those who want to get all of their old family photos preserved in digital format quickly and inexpensively, this Wolverine 35mm film scanner is a great choice.

The film scanners that are out on the market today can help you with even the oldest negative in being developed. Slide show films, too, can be turned into photographs so you don’t need the normal “view master” type of device to have a look. (Just make sure that you buy a scanner that can convert 35mm slides.)  As well, since many people are getting into creating “scrap books”, this handy kind of machine with special software hooks up to your computer via a USB port, and can more than handle creating the rest of your photographic memories, and can also save you time and money, if not ruined film, due to the fact that you can do this from the comfort of your own home.

Of course, one of the major factors that come into play, in order for this to happen, will be whether or not your current PC or laptop computer will be able to handle the software. Compatibility is the main issue, after all, so when you are looking for scanning software, please bear that in mind. For example, if you are running a PC with Windows XP Professional on it, then the scanning software must be able to work on Windows XP Professional, or you will not be able to use it.  Most scanning software types will be able to work on any version of Windows or Mac operating systems, for the most part. You can try to find the compatibility by merely going to the website of the company that makes the scanner/scanning software and clicking appropriate links that will show you what you need to know.

Some of these scanners cost very low-priced. You can get an inexpensive film scanner for just over $100.  There are also some really fancy ones that can be purchase for well over $1,000.  Bear in mind what you want to pay for one then take it from there.  You should be able to find one that you can afford, that will take also care of obtaining your images from the memories of yesteryear, so that you and your family can enjoy them.  You can start by looking online, or calling distributors of computer-related digital imaging products, more than likely found in your local telephone book, close by you.

Once you have your new imaging device, it’s fairly easy to hook them up, as all you need to do is find the power cord and attach it to an outlet, then hook up the USB cord to a similar one on your computer. You will probably need to install the software before you do this, so please read directions. Soon, you’ll have your memories transferred to a media you can appreciate for years to come.