USB scanner for 8mm film "ScanSuper8" is now available! Actual sales: 216,000 yen

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Samples of "ScanSuper8," a film scanner for 8mm film, have arrived at Toei Wireless and are now available for order.

The "ScanSuper8" can save 8mm film images as AVI files (resolution: 1,920 x 1080 dots/1,280 x 720 dots ) by connecting it to a PC with the included scanning software "CyberView S8" installed via USB.

The main specifications are as follows: the connection interface is USB 2.0, and the reading speed is 2 images/5 seconds. Output size is 1,920 x 1080 dots/1,280 x 720 dots. Other features include: sensor: CMOS, light source: white LED, image type: 24-bit, focus: fixed. Windows 7/8/10 (32bit/64bit), MacOS X 10.5-10.10. Included are a USB cable, power adapter, scanning software CD "CyberView X8" (Win/Mac), and English user manual (Japanese version in preparation). English user manual (Japanese version is in preparation) is included.

It may seem a little (a lot?) expensive, but it is a great value for the money. It may seem a little (a lot?) expensive, but if you are interested in converting your 8mm films that have been sitting in closets or closets into digital data for use, you should definitely check it out.

The price is 216,000 yen (tax included).