Digital film scanners can be incredibly valuable tools if you are looking to convert images such as film, negatives or slides into digital files. Instead of a manual process, you can use a 35mm film scanner to automatically process your images into image files and then copy them over to a disc or micro SD memory cards.  Think about the hours you can save by taking this simple step when you are looking at transferring over hundreds if not thousands of old family pictures and slides.

But it’s important to understand what the different features are of a film scanner before you make a purchase. What might make negative film scanners right for you but wrong for someone else? There are a few basic points of information that you should think about when making a purchasing decision.

Type: Some scanners just work with certain types of media, such as 35mm film scanners or slide scanners. Meanwhile, other scanners work with a wide range of items.

Bit depth: This means the number of bits captured per pixel. A higher bit depth also means that you have the possibilities of more (and stronger) colors in your image, so it’s always a good idea to go for a scanner with  as high of a bit depth as possible.

Our film scanner doesn’t measure by bit depth.  But instead, it uses a 5MP CMOS sensor that produces 5MP quality digital images.

Ease of use: When you are scanning a lot of images, you want something that you can quickly start using and that works fast.

Fortunately, Silicon Valley Peripheral scanners meet these requirements. They are flexible, high-quality and easy to use. Check them out and see why so many people are turning to them.