A scanner that can only utilize transmission or transparent images, not reflective or opaque images.
a scanner that can take slides, film-strips, or negatives
a scanner used to digitize photographic negatives, slides, or film-strips
A type of desktop scanner that will only scan transmissive negative and slide film. These devices come in various sizes relating to their maximum original size: Some are capable to handle 35mm only while some can handle up to 4" x 5" originals. These devices have higher maximum resolutions than desktop flatbed scanners since their originals are smaller. Maximum resolutions of several thousand are not un-common.
A scanner that can utilize transmission or transparent images, as opposed to reflective or opaque images.
A scanner configured to accept 35 mm slides; usually capable of scanning only 35 mm transparent material.