Best Diascanner

Scan speed: It varies greatly from model to model. To make it even more complicated, it also depends on the settings of the software. Not unimportant: How many slides can be inserted at once? Batch scans can save a lot of time, not necessarily because it’s fast, but because you can do other work while being scanned. Size and workmanship: It is essential to check beforehand whether it fits where it will be installed later! And: if the model has a film holder, then one can indeed scan several slides one after the other without having to put on another hand. What seems practical at first glance, however, usually turns out to be susceptible to wear and tear. But if you can insert the slides directly into the device, you have to stand next to it, but the model is simply more robust.

Features: Connections play an important role here, but also internal memory or included software. What is important here is what the software can do. Dust and scratch removal are common. But not only the image improvement, also the quality of the scan itself can be decisively influenced by a good software.

Reflecta DigitDia 6000 Slide ScannerIncluding easy to use software. Saving in lossless TIFF possible. Effective resolution: 3,300 dpi. It is especially worthwhile to digitize many slides in very good quality, as the price is in the upper segment. Plustek Filmscanner OpticFilm 8200iScansoftware SilverFast included. Affordable. Holder for up to four slides with a frame thickness of up to 3 mm. Effective resolution approx. 3250 dpi. The best image quality can be achieved with the included software – but depending on the setting it may be a bit slow.

Epson Perfection V600 Photo ScannerA typical flatbed scanner that is sufficient for occasional scans. Good quality, but often the long scanning time is criticized. No extra preview screen. Versatile: internal frames for 35mm as well as medium format films (up to 6 x 22 cm).