VuPoint 35mm Film Scanner
The VuPoint FS-C1-VP, retailing at $99, is an inexpensive 35mm film scanner that can scan your old 35mm negatives and slides and convert them into a 5.0 mega pixel images in just 5 seconds. The VuPoint 35mm Film Scanner also features automatic exposure control and color balance to help to correct images that have degraded with time.
VuPoint FS-C1-VP Features
* Scan images to a quality of 5.0 mega pixel
* Automatic exposure control and color balance
* 10 bit color channels
* Built-in back light
* Scans 35mm slides as well as color or black and white negatives
* 2.0 USB cable to connect to your personal computer
* Mounting trays for slides and negatives
* Photo editing software- Photo Impression 6
* Cleaning brush
This VuPoint 35mm film scanner is a Windows only product and requires Windows XP or Vista. It is not compatible with 64-bit versions of Vista.
At $99, the FS-C1-VP, is an economical choice when it comes to a 35mm film scanner. Just insert your negatives or slides into the tray, push a button on the scanner or click an icon on your computer screen, and the image is converted to a 5.0 mega pixel JPEG in just seconds. This is perfect for people who have tons of old negatives or slides that they want to convert, without paying for expensive photography equipment. This scanner is also well built and is very sturdy and light weight.
However, some users have had difficulty with this scanner. The most common complaint is the image quality. Some customers find that the images are too grainy and blurry and that some detail may be lost. Others say they are satisfied, particularly for the price they paid for the scanner. Images can be cleaned up using Photoshop or another photo editor software program. However, if high quality images is what you are after, you may need to invest in a higher quality machine.
Some people have reported having problems installing the drivers and software, while others have found it easy to set up and use. Others do not like the auto adjustment features and want to be able to set their own parameters.
Overall, this VuPoint 35mm film scanner is a good value at $99. If you are looking for high quality images, you may need to invest in a more expensive scanner, but if you have stacks and stacks of 35mm slides or negatives that you want to convert to digital inexpensive and easily, the VuPoint FS-C1-VP is a 35mm film scanner that you will want to consider.
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