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10. May 2012


SilverFast 8 version 8.0.1r10 is online now.
We have managed to improve some features and a few bugs have been removed. In addition, SilverFast 8 is now ready for the following scanner modells:
  • reflecta Mittelformatscanner MF5000
  • Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 120




26. April 2012


SilverFast 8 version 8.0.1r9 is online now.
We have managed to improve some features and a few bugs have been removed. In addition, SilverFast 8 is now ready for the following scanner modells:
  • reflecta RPS 7200
  • Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 7250 Pro3




11. April 2012


In the current issue of German magazine „fine art printer“ editor Roberto Casavecchia elaborately deals with the issue of image scanning at the present time. The author recommends current scanners as well as proven and tested used equipment, he describes scanning software SilverFast 8 and gives practical advice in this 11-page article titled "News and tips about scanning". Several pages are reserved for a detailed review of SilverFast 8:

« SilverFast from German software company LaserSoft Imaging, Kiel has a leading position in this field for years and is the undisputed number one in terms of quality. The new "Ai Studio 8" version is designed for professionals, but equally intended for amateurs, who want to get out the maximum of their images. »

Besides the very expensive professional equipment from Hasselblad, Roberto Casavecchia is also very happy with some rather inexpensive scanners, such as the Plustek OpticFilm 8200i, as long as they are used with SilverFast:

« Every scanner, from beginner to professional high-end model, will benefit from this software‘s features and workflow. »

The complete (German) article can be found in the actual issue 02/2012 of fine art printer magazine.


(fine art printer issue 02/2012)

5. April 2012


Taz Tally, author of the official SilverFast 6 book, has created a comprehensive video tutorial for the new scanner software SilverFast 8.

The video tutorial with a total running time of over 5 hours is divided into many chapters that highlight different aspects of SilverFast 8 in detail. For a first look, some videos are available free of charge:

Scanning color photos
Scanning with SilverFast | by Taz Tally
You can find the entire course and more at the lynda.com Online Training Library®.


16. March 2012


PC Advisor as the world's number one technology magazine website for UK audience features an in-depth review of Plustek's new filmscanner - the OpticFilm 8100. The reviewer states decent quality and fairly modest scan times for the device, while the included scanning application Presto seems cheap and very basic. However, SilverFast SE Plus 8 is in the package and convinces with great scans and handling.

« … the Plusteks have shown again and again that they fare extremely well on quality. »

« Presto’s enhancement tools, however, are very limited, and those wishing to harness the true power of the Plustek will find the SilverFast SE Plus 8 software package to be their main port of call. »

SilverFast Multi-Exposure®, iSRD® and NegaFix® are just three of many unique features that distinguish SilverFast 8 from any other scanner software.

Read the complete review here.


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« Our expert verdict: […] SilverFast SE Plus 8 is a very effective piece of software. »

9. March 2012


SilverFast 8 version 8.0.1r6 is online now.
We have managed to improve some features and a few bugs have been removed. In addition, SilverFast 8 is now ready for the following scanner modells:
  • Epson Expression 1680
  • Epson GT-20000
  • Mediax SilverScan 7200 Pro
  • PIE PrimeFilm 7250u
  • Reflecta CrystalScan 7200
  • Reflecta ProScan 7200




6. March 2012


SilverFast 8 has been successfully adapted to the individual hardware specifications of both new Plustek film scanners. SilverFast 8 scanner software is now available for Plustek OpticFilm 8100 and 8200i devices on Windows XP, Vista, Win7 and Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.7.



20. February 2012


CeBIT 2012: As in 2011 our employees are back at the booth of our major partner Plustek for you. We would like to invite you to visit us. Learn about SilverFast 8 and the new Plustek film scanner.

The success of Plustek's OpticFilm range is supplemented by two additional models. The convincing OpticFilm 8100 and OpticFilm 8200i feature latest LED lighting technology and improved optics.
Read the press release from Plustek press release from Plustek (German) for more information.

OpticFilm scanners 8200i and 8100 come with SilverFast 8,
the latest version of our scanning software. The novel user interface and the unique WorkflowPilot assistant enable you to digitize slides
and negatives as comfortable and easy as never before.

Visit us at our host Plustek in Hall 3, Booth F29.
Find out more about exhibition program of more Plustek here. (German)

18. February 2012


CeBIT 2012: Our long-time partner EPSON introduces our High-End solution for the medical sector at CeBIT fair.

SilverFast X-Ray is able to yield maximum details as well as the abundance of tonal values out of medical and scientific X-rays. The easy use of the tools also enables users without special knowledge in image processing to obtain digital x-ray images. Have a look on it at the CeBIT in Hannover, Germany.

Visit EPSON in Hall 14, Booth H56, and you can convince yourself of the unique, yet inexpensive solution for digitizing radiographs.


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20. January 2012


The digit! as a respected magazine for digital image processing has tested our new scanner software SilverFast 8 for the current issue 5/6, 2011. The bottom line is:
More accurate Workflow

Convince yourself of the new generation of scanner software:
All about SilverFast 8

digit! : « The SilverFast 8 preview is ideal. All manipulations are shown almost in real-time depending on the computational complexity and hardware equipment. It is also possible to directly examine the result of some extensive features such as Unsharp Masking or the infrared dust and scratch removal tool iSRD. Using the 100% preview every little change is visible. »


You can read the complete article here (PDF in english).


16. January 2012


SilverFast 8 has been successfully adapted to the individual hardware specifications of further three scanner. SilverFast 8 scanner software is now available for the Epson Perfecton V10, V100 and V350 devices on Windows XP, Vista, Win7 and Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.7.