Pacific Image Electronics Launches Value-Priced Film Scanner for Mini-Labs

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August 26, 2003...Pacific Image Electronics Inc. announces the PrimeFilm 1800LAB, the first value-priced film scanner designed to give mini-labs the ability to add affordable film digitizing to their services.

Until now, many mini-labs were unable to absorb the high cost of professional-l evel film scanners. However, with an MSRP of just $999.99, the PF1800LAB represents an affordable way for mini-labs to provide film digitizing services to their customers.

Features Found in Expensive Film Scanners Included at a Much Lower Price
The PF1800LAB includes features found in film scanners costing thousands of dollars. The IEEE 1394 interface permits rapid scanning of a 36-exposure roll of 35mm film within three minutes at 300 dpi. Auto film loading, auto focusing and batch scanning functions save valuable time in the busy mini-lab, while ensuring quality image scans.

The PF1800LAB comes bundled with Photo Indexing software, adding the ability to print out a photo index contact sheet from a 36-exposure roll of 35mm film.

With a 3.0 dynamic range and 30-bit color capability, the PF1800LAB displays over 10 million colors. The 1800 X 1800 dpi optical resolution produces a high quality scanned image of up to 8" x 10".

The unit, which is lightweight (4.85 pounds) and measures just 9.37 X 4.05 X 6.96 inches, connects via the IEEE 1394 port to any Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP system. The PF1800LAB is compatible with Adobe Photoshop and other popular TWAIN-compliant image editors. Set-up is a snap, with easy-to-install scanning software and drivers.

Pacific Image products are available at photographic specialty and major retailers throughout the United States and Canada, including Costco.com, BestBuy.com, RadioShack.com, CompUSA, Micro Center, Fry's, B&H Photo, Tiger Direct or VSTORE Technobrands and Cendant's Club.

For additional information, please contact Pacific Image Electronics Inc., 1830 West 208th Street, Torrance, CA 90501. Phone: 310/618-8100. Fax: 310/618-8200. Web site: www.scanace.com

SOURCE Pacific Image Electronics