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Magnasonic All-in-One 24MP Film Scanner with Large 5" Display & HDMI, Converts 35mm/126/110/Super 8 Film & 135/126/110 Slides into Digital Photos, Built-in Memory (FS71)
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Media Type | Negatives |
Scanner Type | Film, Photo |
Brand | Magnasonic |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Product Dimensions | 4.44"D x 5.43"W x 4.91"H |
Resolution | 300 |
Item Weight | 13.44 ounces |
Standard Sheet Capacity | 8 |
Light Source Type | LED |
Optical Sensor Technology | CCD |
About this item
- PRESERVE OLD MEMORIES - Quickly and easily converts 35mm/110/126/Super 8 film negatives & 135/126/110 slides into high resolution 24MP digital JPEG files
- MULTIPLE WAYS TO VIEW - Using the stunning 5'' LCD screen, view your film, slides & scanned images directly on the scanner or use an HDMI cable (not included) to view on your TV or monitor
- BUILT-IN MEMORY & SD CARD SLOT - With a convenient 128MB internal memory and an SD card slot for up to 128GB of expandable memory you'll be able to scan and save a lifetime of photos
- NO COMPUTER NEEDED - No complicated or expensive photo-editing software or driver installation required, you can adjust brightness, RGB color correction, flip and mirror directly on the scanner
- FAST & EASY SCANNING - Simple setup for frustration-free operation to effortlessly scan your photos in less than 5 seconds each with the included fast-loading film trays
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Picture quality | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Colour balance | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Sold By | ShopTronics | ShopTronics | ShopTronics | Jerbiaby Official Store | PremierReward | PremierReward |
scanner type | Photo, Film | Film | Photo | Film | 35mm, 126, 110 Negative & Slides | 35mm, 126, 110 Negative & Slides |
connectivity tech | USB, HDMI | — | USB, HDMI | USB, HDMI | No computer needed. No software needed. Works Stand Alone. | No computer needed. No software needed. Works Stand Alone. |
optical sensor tech | CCD | CCD | — | CCD | CCD | — |
media type | Negatives | Slide, Photo, Negatives | Slide, Photo, Negatives | USB | 35mm, 126, 110 Negative & Slides, SD Card Included | 35mm, 126, 110 Negative & Slides, SD Card Included |
resolution | 300 | 300 | 240 | 2400 dpi | 22MP | 22MP |
min system requirement | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
weight | 0.84 pounds | 1.04 pounds | 0.84 pounds | 330 grams | 1 pounds | 1 pounds |
Product Description
Change your slides and negatives into digital, shareable files with the Magnasonic Digital Film Converter. This all-in-one film scanner creates high quality 24-megapixel JPEG images and takes just seconds to scan. View your film and slides on the extra-large 5” LCD display.
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Scan a Large Variety of Film & SlidesTurn your valuable negatives and slides into high resolution 24-Megapixel jpeg images. With just the touch of a button, you can quickly scan and convert 35mm/110/126/Super 8 film & 135/126/110 slides. Super quick 5 second scanning lets you get through that pile of film and slides in no time. |
Multiple Ways to ViewWatch as you scan directly onto the scanner using the extra-large 5-inch LCD screen. With its HDMI output you can view your scanned images directly on an HDMI-compatible TV or monitor. Gather friends and family together and re-live old memories in slideshow mode. |
All-In-One Scanning, Converting, Editing & Viewing DeviceThere’s no need for a computer because you can adjust brightness and color (red/green/blue) or mirror and flip your images directly on the full color LCD screen. Choose one of the 7 film format options for precise scanning and eliminate the need for time consuming and expensive editing software. |
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Scan & Save Up to 20,000 Images with an SD Card (Not Included)Boasting 128MB of built-in memory, easily store up to 50 images on the scanner until you’re ready to download to your PC/MAC via USB cable. Expand up to 20,000 images with the SD card slot (Compatible with SD cards up to 128GB). SD card not included. |
Share Your Favorite Memories with Anyone, AnywhereOnce you’ve scanned and transferred your digital photos to your computer, share your images on social media such as Facebook and Instagram, email them to friends and family, save them to your phone/tablet or even print them and place into photo albums or picture frames. |
What's IncludedFS71 Film Scanner, Slide Adapter, Negative Film Adapter, 110 Slide Insert, 110 Film Insert, Super 8 Insert, Mini USB-to-USB Cable (40.5”), Cleaning Brush, Instruction Manual, Lifetime Customer Support |
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Display: 5” TFT LCD Focus Range: Fixed Exposure Control: Automatic/Manual (-2.0EV ~ + 2.0EV) Resolution: 16 Megapixels/24 Megapixels (interpolation) Scan Quality: 3280 Dpi & 4920 dpi (interpolation) Picture Aspect Ratio: 3:2 Scan Method: Single pass |
Film Types: 35mm/126/110/Super 8 film & 135/126/110 slides Light Source: LED Backlight File Format: JPEG Image Playback: Single TV Out Type: NTSC/PAL Built-in Memory: 128 MB External Memory Card: SD card up to 128 GB |
Scan Speed: 3-5 Seconds Power Input: DC 5V/1A Image Sensor: 16 MP (4490*3412) 1/2.33” CMOS sensor Lens: F/NO. 3.6, f = 4.83mm, field angle = 72° Language: English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Japanese/Traditional Chinese/Simplified Chinese |
Unit Dimensions: 4.9 x 5.4 x 4.4 inches / 124.5 x 137.2 x 111.8 mm (HxWxD) Unit Weight: 0.83 lbs Unit Color: Black UPC: 061783270400 |
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DISPLAY | 2.4” Color LCD | 2.36” Color TFT | 5” Color TFT Display | 5” TFT LCD | 2.31” Color LCD |
EXPOSURE CONTROL | Automatic / Manual | Automatic/Manual | Automatic / Manual | Automatic / Manual | Automatic/Manual |
RESOLUTION | 16 Megapixels / 24 Megapixels (interpolation) | 22 Megapixels | 13 Megapixels/25 Megapixels (interpolation) | 16 Megapixels/24 Megapixels (interpolation) | 1080p (1440 x 1080) |
SCAN QUALITY | 3280 dpi & 4920 dpi (interpolation) | 4100 DPI | 3000dpi/4300dpi | 3280 dpi & 4920 dpi (interpolation) | 3.5 Megapixels |
PICTURE ASPECT RATIO | 135 Film & Slide (3:2), 110 Film (4:3), 126 Films (1:1) | 35mm Film (3:2), 135 Slides (3:2), 110 Film (4:3), 126 Film (1:1) | 3:2 | 3:2 | 16:9 |
FILM TYPES | 35mm film (36x24 mm), 135 slide (2x2”), 110 film (13x17 mm), 110 slide (2x2” and 1x1”), 126 film (28x28 mm), Super 8 film (8x4 mm) | 35mm film (36x24 mm), 110 film (13x17 mm), 126 film (28x28 mm), Super 8 film (8x4 mm), 135 slide (2x2"), 110 slide (2x2" & 1x1"), 126 slide (2x2") | 35mm/126/110/Super 8/8mm film & 135/126/110 slides | 35mm/126/110/Super 8 film & 135/126/110 slides | 3”, 5”, and 7” Super 8/8mm reels |
FILE FORMAT | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG | MP4 |
IMAGE OUT | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL | NTSC |
BUILT-IN MEMORY | 128MB | 64MB | 64MB | 128 MB | None |
EXTERNAL MEMORY CARD | Up To 32GB SD Card | Up To 128GB SD Card | Up To 128GB SD Card | Up To 128GB SD Card | Up To 32GB SD Card |
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Product Dimensions | 5.43 x 4.44 x 4.91 inches |
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Item Weight | 13.4 ounces |
ASIN | B086DX4253 |
Item model number | FS71 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #19,700 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #8 in Slide & Negative Scanners |
Date First Available | March 26, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Magnasonic |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the scanner. For example, they mention it does an incredible job with its finished product, connects to computer to transfer photos easily, and works well for the price. Customers also appreciate speed, and slide. That said, some disagree on color, and lighting.
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Customers are impressed with the results of the scanner. They say it does an incredible job with its finished product, and it works quite well. Some customers also love the larger/higher quality viewer on this model. Overall, they say it's an awesome little gadget with reasonable picture quality.
"...Easy to use, good results. The unit does not come with a carrier specifically for filmstrips, but the one for slides worked...." Read more
"...On the whole, this is a really awesome little gadget. It does all the basics, very efficiently, and with a very minimal learning curve...." Read more
"...scanner was easy to set up, easy to use, and most importantly produces digital pics that are as good, and sometimes even better..." Read more
"...They’re definitely not perfect, but they enabled us to look through a large amount of negatives relatively quickly and determine which ones we’d..." Read more
Customers find the scanner easy to use. They say it's simple and straightforward, with minimal learning curve. They also say the instructions help, and the scanner is convenient for converting negatives. Customers also mention that the on-screen controls allow them to make adjustments to the picture.
"...Easy to use, good results. The unit does not come with a carrier specifically for filmstrips, but the one for slides worked...." Read more
"...It does all the basics, very efficiently, and with a very minimal learning curve...." Read more
"...This slide scanner was easy to set up, easy to use, and most importantly produces digital pics that are as good, and sometimes even better..." Read more
"The Magnasonic All-In-One film scanner is a convenient and easy to use scanner for converting your negatives or slides for storage and use on your..." Read more
Customers like the value of the scanner. They mention it's good for its price, and provides decent performance for the cost.
"...I would recommend this scanner if you want something reasonably priced and easy to use." Read more
"...It works quite well; easy to use, way cheaper than a mail-in photo scanning service, and good quality...." Read more
"...and quickly convert film and slides to digital images, at a very affordable price, but its internal firmware totally ruins the convenience of the..." Read more
"...Priceless !" Read more
Customers like the slide scanner. They say it's a nice viewer to copy old slides and delete slides not worth keeping. They also appreciate the large screen, which allows them to view the slide properly. The scanner works well and produces good images of your slides or negatives. It's easy to use and allows for some editing and capturing a digital image. Customers also mention that the gallery mode is a good way to review pictures and the quantity of photos is great.
"This is a lovely way to quickly scan slides...." Read more
"...Overall, the scanner works well and produces good images of your slides or negatives and is easy and straightforward to operate." Read more
"...Also you can only scan 2 slides at a time. They give you a frame to put the slides in, you scan them, take the frame out and scan 2 more slides...." Read more
"Scans quickly, good detail. No complaints." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the scanner. They mention that it works fast, producing digital images from slides and negatives, much faster than using a scanner. The process is fast, and the controls for color balance work well. The device is easy to use and scans slides and film negatives fast. It does all the basics very efficiently, and with a very minimal learning curve. It copies very fast at highest resolution and the results are incredible. It's useful for scanning 35 mm slides rapidly, creating a catalog, or for scanning photos.
"...It does all the basics, very efficiently, and with a very minimal learning curve...." Read more
"...Overall, the scanner works well and produces good images of your slides or negatives and is easy and straightforward to operate." Read more
"For the price, the scanner does pretty well. It is easy to use. However, the colors are not perfect...." Read more
"...NOPE." Ran flawlessly. Cleaned the scanner ever 500 to 1000 slides. Transfered Fast." Read more
Customers find the image transfer of the scanner to be easy. They mention that it connects to the computer to transfer photos easily, and the transfers are seamless. Some say that the storage is inadequate, but the downloads are excellent. They also mention that the scanner does a good job of transferring slides to the SD card with decent accuracy.
"...The quality is acceptable. Easy to use and easy to transfer to PC...." Read more
"...directly from a computer USB port, which makes it easier to stop and transfer pictures...." Read more
"Internal storage inadequate but transfer to PC OK and downloads excellent...." Read more
"Photo transfer, display, and usability are great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the scanner. Some mention that it does a great job with the color reproduction, is sharp, clear, and adjustable before scan. However, others say that the color is a bit off, and the images are too red or too green.
"...grain on scanned negatives if you zoom in, and I have no complaints about color accuracy, blurriness, or other image quality issues...." Read more
"...The default color may not be perfect, although who knows whether it's the machine's fault, or the deterioration of the colors on the negative strip..." Read more
"Much better design than most of the others..." Read more
"...The scans come out quite sharp and with nice colors. The only issue is if the original slide has high contrast...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the lighting of the scanner. Some mention that it provides basic adjustments for brightness and color tint, and is able to adjust the brightness on slides that were too light or dark. However, others say that it's fuzzy or cloudy, too dark or too bright, and has uneven brightness. The screen is not bright enough and seems to be off in color balance.
"...(thanks to its ability to brighten dark slides) than the original slides...." Read more
"...So many of my pictures are fuzzy or cloudy, too dark or too bright or a contrast of both...." Read more
"...for color balance, quick cycle time, adapters work well, functional screen, and it plays well with my computer running Windows 10...." Read more
"...Color balance didn't have much effect. Brightness worked most of the time. It took a little time to get adjusted to the menu options...." Read more
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However, the slide carrier design being a thin, hinged single row device can create a minor inconvenience. Slides being pushed into the scanning position by a follow-on slide may cause the carrier top to open and jam the slide moving into the scanning position. Over my bunch of slides this happened about a dozen times causing me to remove the tray, reposition the offending slide and continue the process. It's a very minor aggravation.
SD card capture and transmission into my computer worked flawlessly although I preferred to just use a SD card reader on the computer rather than hooking up a USB cable to perform the transfer. Since most folks prefer to enhance their photos on the computer the ability to change brightness and perform color manipulation on the scanner was not of importance to me although I did perform some brightness changes when necessary.
I would recommend this scanner if you want something reasonably priced and easy to use.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
When you scan the photo, you also capture the noise. The photo of Ephesus above is scanned at the highest resolution. The second photo is a frame grab of the same image in opened Photoshop at 200 percent enlargement. You can see the pattern of the noise. I don't think this is the grain of the film. I also don't think this is artifact of over-compressing the image because scanner seems to save jpegs at the Photoshop level of 10 on a scale of 1 to 12.
If you're scanning photos to share on Facebook or Instagram, you probably won't notice it. But if you're scanning slides for the Ken Burns documentary on your life, you may want to try something different.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023
When you scan the photo, you also capture the noise. The photo of Ephesus above is scanned at the highest resolution. The second photo is a frame grab of the same image in opened Photoshop at 200 percent enlargement. You can see the pattern of the noise. I don't think this is the grain of the film. I also don't think this is artifact of over-compressing the image because scanner seems to save jpegs at the Photoshop level of 10 on a scale of 1 to 12.
If you're scanning photos to share on Facebook or Instagram, you probably won't notice it. But if you're scanning slides for the Ken Burns documentary on your life, you may want to try something different.
Also important to know that the slides should be placed on the slide holder with the slide number and date visible, otherwise the transfer will be upside down.
Would be great if there were a white "upside mark" on the slide holder so that when you're working in a dim lighted area or after working several hours and your eyes are tired, it is more readily apparent that you're inserting the slide tray correctly.
I converted my whole drawer of slides, over 2 thousand slides, to jpg files over a couple of weeks and it was certainly less expensive than taking them to a photo shop.
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Reviewed in Mexico on March 18, 2024
The scanner comes with a 5V, 1A USB wall adapter, but if your end goal is to upload images to a PC you can leave the scanner connected to your PC’s USB port. I typically capture a batch of images to the scanner’s memory, upload to the PC, delete the images stored in the scanner and start again. I installed a 32GB SD card since the scanner’s 128MB internal memory only holds about 50 images. Captured images are named “PICTxxxx.JPG” so if you want to keep images organized by event, date, etc. you’ll need to work in batches. I wish there was an option to capture directly to the PC, where captured images could be renamed or tagged on the fly.
The 35mm slide adapter makes easy work of continuously feeding and capturing slides. I found that the best way is to have three slides in the adapter – one infeed, one outfeed and the middle slide being scanned. Pushing on the infeed and outfeed slides allows you to shift the middle slide back and forth to ensure it is perfectly centered before hitting the “Capture” button.
If your goal is to scan negatives, watch out! I tried scanning some 35mm negatives, but the film catches on the adapter outfeed slot and does not feed through. The plastic adapter has a slight step at the outfeed slot that catches the film. This is likely a molding defect, but it completely kills this feature.
The images on the built-in 5in LCD screen look good, but to really see detail I suggest connecting a PC monitor via the HDMI port. The addition detail visible on an external monitor allows you to ensure the slide is centered and you’re not capturing the edge of the slide frame. Even so, be prepared to do a lot of digital cropping to get rid of the occasional edge artifact.
On an external monitor the image sensor gaussian noise is noticeable. I was disappointed to see this, but it is not really a problem, just an opportunity for improvement.
The resolution spec. is misleading. The sensor is a 16Mp sensor (4920x3280). The scanner is spec’d at 24Mp, but this is achieved with interpolation. Pixel interpolation does not necessarily mean better image quality, but it guarantees a larger file size. I’ll let the marketeers debate image quality, but I did not see any significant difference, so I set the resolution to 16Mp (about 3Mp per JPG image) and left it there.
Once I established how to orient the slides, I did not need to use the vertical or horizontal flip buttons. The most common adjustment I needed to make was the brightness, and this is easy to do with just a few button clicks. Brightness adjustment just ensures no part of the image is saturating. After that, any remaining adjustments (tint, contrast, etc.) require image editing software on a PC.
The cleaning tool works brilliantly. Thankfully my slides are relatively clean, but it was very easy to clean the occasional bit of dust that landed on the scanner’s illumination pane.
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Overall, this scanner is easy to use and works exactly as described. I am happy with this purchase.