Received a Pacific Image PrimeFilm XE 10,000 dpi model film scanner yesterday and wanted to share an interesting experience. When I lifted it for the first time I actually thought I had been ripped off and the case is empty but it turns out its just a very light scanner! I shook the scanner and could hear small loose bits rattling around inside. The case looked to be intact and the tamper-proof tape was undamaged ( confirmed this with the seller). The film transport lead screw was broken off.
Incredible that out of all the scanners I’ve purchased in the past year, I've bought a few, the materials inside this scanner look out of place, like they belong in a child’s toy!
Will this scanner actually produce 2x the resolution of the Minolta Elite 5400? I’m a little skeptical for some reason but Ill post an update later.
For the record, out of all the scanners I’ve purchased in the past year; Nikon LS-3510AF, LS-10, LS-30, LS-1000, LS-2000, LS-4000ED, Fuji Lanovia Sprint C-550, Minolta AF-2840, Minolta AF-3200, Polaroid SprintScan 4000, Microtek ArtixScan 4000T, Linotype Topaz, and a Scitex Eversmart and the Pacific Image PrimeFilm XE 10,000 dpi film scanner was the only scanner I’ve seen with any mechanical breakage.
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