A 35mm film scanner is a device that scans 35mm film negatives and slides and converts them into a digital or JPEG image that can be transferred to your computer’s hard drive or stored on a CD.  Many people have boxes and boxes worth of old family photos on slides and negatives that they would like to preserve and have in digital form.  That is where a film scanner comes into play.

The way these machines work is you plug them into either an AC outlet or USB port, place your negative or slide into a holder on the machine, and then push a button.  The machine then scans the negative or slide and converts it into a digital image.  Film scanners also come with imaging software which you can use to adjust the images as well as re-size and crop them.

There are a wide variety of 35mm film scanners available today in the marketplace.  They range from very inexpensive models costing anywhere from $100-$150, all the way up to high end machines designed for professional photographers and those serious about the image quality of the scans.  These can cost over $1000.

When it comes to choosing the best 35mm film scanner for you, there are several factors you will need to take into account.  One of them is your budget.  Obviously there is only so much money you can afford to spend on one item, and that includes a scanner.  If you are very particular about the image quality of the scans, you will need to be willing to invest in a more expensive scanner like the Nikon Super CoolScan 5000 ED which retails at $1199.  If you are more budget conscious and willing to make adjustments to your photos with software such as Photoshop, there are models such as the Wolverine F2D and VuPoint FS-C1-VP, which are more in the $100-$150 range.

Another thing to consider is the type of computer and operating system you have.  Some film scanners are only compatible with the Windows operating systems XP and Vista, while other scanners can be used with a Mac as well.  You will also want to look at the various options and features and compare several film scanners to find out which one suits your needs the best.

A 35mm film scanner can transform your old negatives and slides into beautiful digital images that are easy to store, edit and share with other family members and friends.  It’s a great way to preserve all of those wonderful memories and can be done fairly easily and economically as well.

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 USB port acts as the power source. You just plug your USB 35mm scanner into the USB port, place your slide or film negative into the holder or the scanner, and the image will appear on your computer screen via the software that comes with the machine. Next your just hit the scan button and the machine converts the slide or negative into a digital image that you can either view on the scanner or transfer to your computer’s hard drive where you can print it, email it to family members and friends, post to social networking sites such as Flickr, or store on CDs for later viewing.

A USB 35mm negative film slide digital converter scanner come from a wide variety of manufacturers and can cost anywhere from $99 to over $1000. The wide difference in price is mainly determined by the quality of the digital image that you get. For example, the Wolverine F2D 35mm film scanner scans at a quality of 1,800 dpi , whereas the Nikon Super CoolScan 5000 ED, retailing at $1199, scans at 4,000 dpi. So there is a wide range of prices and quality to choose from.

Before investing in a USB 35mm scanner you will need to decide on your budget and what quality of image you are willing to pay for. You also need to take into account what film scanners are compatible with your computer and operating system. Some only work with Windows XP and Vista, while others are also compatible with Mac computers and software.

A film scanner is a great way to preserve and digitize all of those old family photos and travel slides you may have accumulating in your closet or attic. A USB 35mm scanner is convenient to use. You just need a USB port on your computer and the software that comes with the particular scanner you decide to buy. Place your slide or negative into the machine, push a button, and within a few seconds you will have a brand new digital image of that old slide or negative.