Blackmagic Design
Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ 8/16
Blackmagic Design
Cintel Audio and KeyKode Reader
Blackmagic Design
Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+
Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ 8 16 - product picture

Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ 8/16

Technical Specifications

Description

Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ 8/16 is an advanced film scanner designed for 8mm in HD and 16mm in Ultra HD, with precision optics built for higher-resolution capture of smaller film formats. Its capstan-based transport system gently handles delicate archival film, while a new high-intensity light source enables faster real-time HDR scanning. With DaVinci Resolve, you gain access to powerful film restoration tools, color grading, and editing — all connected via Thunderbolt for seamless operation on Mac and Windows computers. Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ 8/16 — bringing archive film to life in stunning detail.

Price

35,255.00 USD

Additional information

scanner-features-film-stocks

Print, Negative, Interpositive, Internegative. Mono and Color.

scanner-features-film-gauges

16mm, Super 16mm; 8mm, Super 8mm

scanner-features-native-resolution

4096 x 3072

scanner-features-effective-resolutions

2966 x 1781 – Super 16; 2464 x 1798 – Standard 16; 1390 x 994 – Super 8; 1172 x 884 – Standard 8

hdmi-formats

3840 x 2160 Ultra HD; 1920 x 1080 HD (auto selected)

dynamic-range

Normal Scans: 12 stops; HDR Scans: up to 3.5 additional stops

audio

Extraction from scanned image.

transport-type

Rubber Capstan.

dirt-and-scratch-reduction

Diffuse light source. Cleaning rollers.

mounting-options

Desk Mount. Wall Mount.

transport-features-continuous-motion

Run speed: 1 – 30 fps

transport-features-shuttle

1 – 150 fps (16mm); 1 – 200 fps (8mm)

transport-features-acceleration

10 – 60 fps/s

film-shrinkage-tolerance

Up to 2% guaranteed, more may be possible with user care

capacity

2000 ft

connections-hdmi-video-output

1 x HDMI 1.4 10-bit 4:2:2 (preview only)

connections-computer-interface

Thunderbolt™ 3 (capture, updates, USB‑C 15W@5V); PCI Express 4 lane gen 2

connections-bi-phase-timecode-output

XLR3 Bi-phase: 4.5V DC; Timecode: 1.5V DC (24/25/30 fps)

connections-analog-audio-inputs

2x balanced analog via XLR with SRC (10dBV)

connections-aes-ebu-audio-input

1x with SRC on XLR

connections-options-interface

XLR6

operating-systems

Requires Desktop Video; control via DaVinci Resolve or Cintel SDK. Mac 13 Ventura / 14 Sequoia or later; Windows 10/11 64-bit; Linux

accessories

Cintel Scanner 16mm Gate HDR; Cintel Scanner 8mm Gate HDR; Cintel Audio & KeyKode Reader; Cintel Cleaning Roller Kit; Blackmagic PCIe Cable Kit (*Capstan models: C-Drive, G3, G3 HDR+)

power-requirements-voltage-range

100 – 240V AC

power-requirements-power

200W

ideal-film-conditions-operating-temperature

18 to 28°C (64.4º to 82.4º F)

ideal-film-conditions-relative-humidity

Maximum 65% non-condensing

whats-included

Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ 8/16; Desk Stand; 8 x 1mm Reel Spacers + 16mm Packer kit; Cintel Scanner 16mm HDR Gate; Cintel Scanner 8mm HDR Gate; DaVinci Resolve Studio Dongle; Welcome wallet with QR code