ST Imaging ViewScan 5 Micofilm Scanner
Image One and ST Imaging would like to introduce the ViewScan 5 — the next evolution in microfilm scanning.
The ViewScan 5 from ST Imaging is the latest evolution in the company’s acclaimed line of digital microfilm scanners, engineered to bring high-resolution microfilm and microfiche viewing into the modern era with simplicity and power. Designed and assembled in the U.S., it pairs a 20 megapixel color image sensor with ST Imaging’s PerfectFocus and PerfectView software to deliver crisp, vibrant scans and an intuitive, user-friendly experience ideal for libraries, archives, government offices, and research institutions. With a sleek all-metal build, ergonomic design, plug-and-play connectivity, and flexible output options (email, cloud, USB, print), the ViewScan 5 makes navigating, capturing, and sharing microfilm content faster and more accessible than ever.
ViewScan 5 Microfilm Scanner
Scan Smarter. Research Deeper.
Say goodbye to the hassle of aging microfilm equipment. The ViewScan 5 from ST Imaging delivers a modern, efficient, and high-quality microfilm scanning experience. Built on the award-winning ViewScan series, the ViewScan 5 adds powerful new features while preserving the reliable functionality users depend on.
New Features
- 20MP color camera
- Camera moved to the base
- Bright LED light bar
- Two cables for plug-and-play easy installation
Retained Features
- Sturdy all-metal construction
- Physical film buttons
- Ergonomic handle
- Easy load film path
ViewScan 5 Microfilm Scanner Benefits
- High-Resolution Scanning
- Easy-to-Learn Functionality
- Easy-to-use software — Application-like
- Sleek Design
- Faster Research Times
- Optimum Crystal-Clear Images
- Advanced Technologies
When ST Imaging says the ViewScan 5 has a 20 megapixel camera that uses a 20 megapixel image sensor…
Scan Smarter. Some microfilm scanners use lower-resolution image sensors and use enhancement technology to create an image. The ViewScan 5 microfilm scanner produces crisp and clear HD images, even while browsing — all the time.
When ST Imaging says we have simple, easy-to-use software…
Research Deeper. Our PerfectView software feels more like an application and less like microfilm scanning software. No confusing menus. Nothing to select to enable the camera. Simply a user-friendly, clean, intuitive interface. Just high-quality images — all the time.
When ST Imaging says we have advanced technology that can make better images faster, and you can save time browsing, printing, saving and sharing images…
It’s clear, we do. Browsing microfilm can represent a large majority of research time. The last thing you want to do is spend time looking at low-resolution images. The ViewScan 5 allows you to search your film archive with an HD system that is always on, so you can Browse, Print, Save or Share beautiful 20-megapixel images — all the time.
ST Imaging PerfectView Microfilm Scanner Software
See microfilm like never before!
PerfectView – Microfilm Scanner Software for the ViewScan 5
PerfectView software delivers a fast, intuitive microfilm research experience by streamlining how users browse, scan, and save microfilm images. With PerfectFocus and a live 20-megapixel image sensor, researchers can instantly read headlines and view crisp details without waiting for refresh delays. Quickly crop specific articles or capture full-page scans, all of which are automatically stored in the Image Ribbon for easy access throughout the session.
The Image Ribbon allows users to review, resize, and enhance thumbnails at any time, offering powerful adjustment tools such as contrast, brightness, and sharpness. Once scanning is complete, images can be exported in multiple file formats and shared through email, Google Drive, Dropbox, USB, or printed directly to a network printer—making PerfectView a flexible and efficient solution for modern microfilm digitization workflows.
The driver of the new ViewScan 5 is the industry tested PerfectView sfotware. ST Imaging engineers have created the most intuitive user software experience for a microfilm scanner.
Additional Microfilm Scanner Features
Camera Options
The ViewScan 5 offers flexible camera configurations, including a 9-megapixel black-and-white sensor or a high-resolution 20-megapixel color sensor. Whether you’re browsing microfilm, saving scans, or sharing digital files, the system always delivers the full output and clarity of its advanced image sensor for consistent, high-quality results.
Perfect Focus
With PerfectFocus, the ViewScan 5 delivers sharp, crystal-clear images the first time, every time. Its precision motor system ensures continuous, accurate focusing across all microfilm formats—from 35mm roll film to small microfiche frames—so users consistently enjoy vibrant, easy-to-read scans without manual adjustments.
Onboard PC Option
The ViewScan 5 offers an optional onboard PC that mounts securely to the base of the scanner, creating a complete, plug-and-scan workstation. Simply connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and you’re ready to digitize. This turnkey setup is ideal for low-tech or public environments, eliminating setup complexity and making microfilm scanning effortless.
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Energy Saving Design
ST Imaging designed the ViewScan 5 with energy efficiency in mind. Built using environmentally responsible materials, the scanner meets or exceeds modern energy-saving standards and includes features like automatic Sleep Mode and power-down functions. The result is a powerful microfilm scanner that reduces energy consumption while supporting a greener workplace.