35mm Portable LED Negative and Slide Viewer LED Daylight
35mm Portable LED Negative and Slide Viewer LED Daylight Desktop Slide Viewer 3x Magnification for 35mm Slides(4*AA Batteries Included)
Specifications:
1. Super Bright: Fits 2X2″ mounted slides and 35mm film strips and negatives.
2.3x Magnified Glass Screen: Bright and Even Lighting, No Color Cast, Cool White LED Illumination.
3.Convenient: Desk Top Portable Viewer, Have Eject Button and Slide Tray.
4.Power Supply: optional DC 6V 500mA adapter Or 4*AA Batteries (Included).
5.Note: the slide need to insert on the back of the viewer.
| Weight: | 690 g |
| Dimensions: | 18.4 x 16.8 x 9.9 cm; 690 g |
| Brand: | SHOOCOO |
| Colour: | grey |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | SHOOCOO |
| Dimensions: | 18.4 x 16.8 x 9.9 cm; 690 g |
| Reference: | M203 |
This scanner is fantastic! It handled 135mm and 110mm negatives with ease, scanning 300 of them without a hitch. The included brush was a lifesaver for keeping dust off the scan surface. Switching modes to transfer pictures to my PC was straightforward. The build quality is solid with a great finish. Highly recommend this product!
I got this to have a look back at some old long lost photos from the negatives that I thought I still had.
I got this for that very reason only to find out that my mum had done a clear out several years ago and misplaced all of my old negatives that I had 🙁
So I cannot talk on the operation of the product, however having this physically in my hand, I can say that the build quality is decent, a little plastic y feeling but functional non the less.
I’m going to blunt here – you can’t give a scanner/ viewer at this low price a 1 star rating. It’s obviously NOT a high-end viewer & you’re never going to get great clear image views at this price. I do own a very expensive, professional grade photo & negative scanner & it’s awesome, but also SLOW as it takes time to view the slides at their best quality. This is a really nifty, time-saving ‘triage first’ solution.
It is well priced & great for quickly viewing & picking favourites out of slides.
Processing old family photos/ negatives is a time-consuming chore & the cost of getting all the family photos developed was just astronomical. (Especially considering there are rolls of old family cars & flowers & something interesting in the sky my mother obviously thought was interesting in 1973). 😉
So, if you are looking for something that’s a one-stop shop – well go forth and spend ALOT more money. But, if you’re looking for something to help you quite quickly ‘sort through/ triage’ the stacks of old films, to select the ones you actually truly want developed – then this is a good product. I hope this has been helpful!
On unpacking the 1st one it looked to have a damaged screen, I removed the protective film in case it was that but it was a damaged screen, looked like a manufacturing fault, the layers of screen not bonded properly.
Returned for refund, Amazon refunded in full same day.
The 2nd one all is good and ot gives excellent results on the old negatives scanning I needed it for. Also on old slides, very good quality pictures.
Bundled software is basic but functional, I used other software already on my MAC to edit and adjust the few that needed it.
Recommend for quality and good value for money.
I found a pile of old negatives in a box recently so I got this viewer to assist me view them to establish what I’d like to have processed.
It has the convenience of powering via a USB source or the 4 included AA batteries.
Negatives feed in via the side of the unit and can be viewed under magnification on the screen. It works pretty well for what it is, i.e. a viewer only, and certainly beats holding negatives up to the light.
If all you need is a viewer then this is a good value option.
I had old slides from 1996 when I went to Bosnia to help in a hospital. This scanner was cheap and did all that I needed. What astonished me most was the poor quality of pictures that I took back then. This picture is the old bridge in Mostar that was destroyed in the Balkans war. I was worried that this scanner (which of course does not scan, but takes photos) would not be up to the task, but it certainly was. I found the brightness adjustment was useful, but the RGB controls are not needed (better to edit after the scan). Others have noted that it is difficult to push thin slides through. I solved this problem by taking a piece of plywood, 2 mm thick, and cutting a pusher that was 50 mm x 130 mm. You can then push single thin slides very nicely and scan 100 or so in no time at all. Excellent value for money. I read a review saying that Kodak badged similar scanners (much more expensive) are no better. That may well be true. Certainly I would not need a better scanner for my pictures. It is good to be able to use it independent of a computer. The screen is pretty good. But at times I did connect it to my computer with the included HDMI cable.
Awesome product, scanned 135mm and 110mm negatives, 300 of them, found the brush very useful as dust gets onto the scan surface. Really easy to switch modes to transfer pics to pc. Build quality is high and good quality finish. Fully recommend this produc
Some things to note. I was digitising old slides taken by a relative and have not used the film accessories. The slides do occasionally ride over each other and jam in the feeder. It is very simple to remove the feeder (which clicks very satisfactorily into position) and sort them out. The slides only feed in one way, landscape. If you have slides that have been taken portrait you have to scan them landscape and re-orientate with a photo editor. It is very simple.
It works very well, the screen is good enough to see easily what you are doing (I would not want to go smaller). I was able to work the machine without reference to the instructions, which when I did look at them were pretty good. I powered it off my battery block as it gave me more room to work than having it hitched up to my computer. A USB to USB_C cable is provided, as is a plug for the USB end, but unless you want to sit right by a socket to work a battery block is the way to go.
I used the brightness adjuster on quite a number of the photos and the colour saturation on only a couple. You can’t really go wrong. The worst that is going to happen is that you have to scan something again. Each scan is indexed 1 to x, so you can track what each scan is. Most of my slides were annotated, so this feature was useful for identifying who or what was the subject of each photo.
Once you have copied what you want switch the cable to the computer and download the photos and sort. It really is very easy.
Overall I would say you don’t really need any more than this.
I recently got my hands on this 35mm Slide Viewer, and I’m thrilled to share my experience with you. What caught my eye was its ability to bring back nostalgic memories of my childhood, when I used to cherish our family photo albums.
This viewer is designed for ease of use, allowing me to quickly flip through my old 35mm film negatives and enjoy the vibrant colors and crisp details. The 3x magnification feature provides an impressive view, making it perfect for examining intricate details or reliving fond memories.
The backlighting system is a standout feature – bright, white, and evenly lit, it showcases every photo on the magnifying lens with precision. I was impressed by how well it handled my old negatives from the 90s, bringing back a flood of memories as I browsed through them.
One aspect that stands out is the viewer’s portability – it’s light enough to take on-the-go, making it an excellent companion for family gatherings or reunions. The fact that it comes with both batteries and a DC cable ensures you can power it up whenever you want.
While there might be some initial hesitation about using this device, I found it incredibly easy to use, especially compared to scanning every single photo. It’s an excellent way to quickly get a sense of what you have in your collection before deciding which ones to scan or digitize.
I’m extremely satisfied with my experience using this 35mm Slide Viewer. If you’re like me and cherish your old photos, I highly recommend giving it a try.
There is some confusion in the description; when ‘Medium’ model is selected, it seems to indicate that this is a scanner and not a viewer where it says, “Model name”.
I knew this when ordering so won’t knock it down, just be aware of what you’re buying.
Illumination was bright and even for checking what’s on each slide. The lens is made of glass and the whole viewer feels quite heavy. Unfortunately, there was dust and a small hair on the inside of the lens which would entail taking the whole thing apart to clean.
When the device was lightly shaken, something could be heard clunking around inside. I haven’t found out what it is, it’s not the batteries or lens. This leads me to believe that quality control isn’t up to the level it should be.
Having said all that, it does still work and if you’re after a cheapish way to view slides, it’s not that bad.
We have countless negatives that have piled up and been stored over the years so I wanted to try a machine like this out so view them again and sort them out. So far I think it’s done its job well.
It takes 4 AA batteries which are included (and very much appreciated) but it can also be powered via USB, however it has a not-so common barrel connector and the cable is very short, so we tend to just rely on using the batteries.
Inserting and keepin the slides in place can be a bit tricky, but it does actually do a good job at magnifying them and translating them to a bright, somewhat colourful and clear image.
The picture quality is quite good, perhaps slightly blurry around the edges and blown out due to how the magnification and backlighting works, but in general I was surprised in a good way at how simple the process was and the quality it produced. There isn’t really much else it can do other than just view slides, but it makes for a suitable device to sort all of these negatives out and to decide what we wanted to do with them too.
Just to be clear at the outset, the item I am reviewing is a slide/negative viewer. It is not, nor does the item page imply, that it is a film scanner allowing you to save images in a digital format as some reviews suggest. You will need a different and more expensive device to scan old film (or use one of the mobile phone apps designed to copy film/slides).
It was serendipitous to come across this just at a time when I had inherited a pile of old 35mm film negatives. It’s easy to use and brought to life old memories. The images are bright & clear. It is also going to be helpful when selecting old images to save digitally albeit this device doesn’t scan images.
I like that the viewer came with batteries but also a USB cable so t can be run off the mains or a power bank/laptop as needed.
35mm Slide Viewer, 3X Magnification and Desk Top LED Lighted Illuminated Viewing and Battery Operation-for 35mm Slides & Positive Film Negatives 4AA Batteries Included – 19.99
I inherited a lot of old photos and amongst them a lot of negatives as well. I have been scanning all the photos in so I could then just keep hard copies of the better ones. However I have been left with a pile of negatives that I can’t quite make out and am reluctant to dispose of or pay to develop without a closer look. This is a great tool to help me go through them and work out which ones may be worth getting developed. Its a decent size for the job and doesn’t take up too much space to store it away.
This 35mm Slide Viewer by Schoocoo offers a convenient way to revisit old slides and positive film strips. While the build quality is a bit basic, it delivers on its core functionalities.
Things I Liked
– Easy to Use: Loading slides and film strips is straightforward.
– Portable Design: Battery operation and a decent-sized screen make it easy to enjoy your slides anywhere.
– Even Backlight: The LED backlight provides consistent illumination for clear viewing.
– Push-Button Eject: This feature makes removing slides very easy compared to manual extraction.
– Battery Power: Batteries are included, as is a USB power cable.
The So-So’s
– Basic Build Quality: The plastic construction, including the plastic lens, feels on the budget side of things.
– Limited Brightness: The LED backlight could be a touch brighter for optimal viewing, and I would have liked to be able to adjust this manually.
Things I Didn’t Like
– Batteries: The supplied batteries are not rechargeable.
Advertisement Claims Examined
The advertised features are all accurate, with one exception: The viewer functions as described, with easy loading of the stated slide and film formats. It is portable with included batteries, has uniform brightness across the slide from the LED backlight, plus a convenient slide eject button. However, I would not describe this viewer as “sturdy and durable”, more budget-friendly.
Overall Sentiment
This 35mm Slide Viewer is a decent option for anyone looking for a user-friendly way to relive old memories. The easy operation, USB power option, battery portability, and clear viewing make it a worth a peek. However, if you want top-notch build quality or adjustable brightness, you might want to explore higher-end options.
Pretty good magnifier for slides and negatives.
Nothing high tech, basic plastic but luckily not too bad.
Everything about it is simple, like it was all those years ago.
The light is strong, magnifying works ok.
Comes with batteries but can be connected – via USB (A type) to power supply.
I don’t have any slides but have quite a few negatives which was great to see what’s on them.
Slides, because they’re framed usually, will be easy to put in.
One thing I didn’t like is putting film. I miss a runner which would allow the film to be put on, and then into the magnifier.
Films, if kept in rolls like mine, are difficult to run through as they curl up. I needed to attach wire to pull it through to the exit side. Not ideal.
Other than that it does what it’s built for.
I bought this as I have lots of slides both 35mm and even more from an old 126 camera.
It works well without a computer using the SD card slot.
I was hoping that the slides could be fed right to left one after another, but with the thinner cardboard and plastic slides they ride up over each other. It works with the thicker plastic slides.