| Scanner type |
Film scanner / standalone film and slide scanner |
| Brand |
Kenro |
| Model |
KNSC201 |
| Product type |
Standalone film and slide scanner / USB MSDC device |
| Primary use |
Digitises film and slides into JPEG image files without requiring a dedicated flatbed scanner workflow |
| Optical sensor technology |
CMOS |
| Image sensor |
14.0 megapixel CMOS sensor, 4416 x 3312, 1/2.3" format |
| Output resolution |
14MP native or 22MP interpolated |
| Colour depth |
24-bit |
| Display |
2.31" colour TFT LCD preview screen |
| Preview / adjustment screen use |
Used for previewing images, choosing which pictures to scan, and making exposure and colour adjustments before saving |
| Exposure control |
Automatic or manual adjustment from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV |
| White balance |
Automatic, with on-device colour adjustment options before saving |
| Instant image adjustments |
Flip, mirror, and exposure adjustment controls are available directly on the scanner before saving |
| Image orientation controls |
Supports mirror and 180° rotate / flip during use |
| Saved file format |
JPEG |
| Picture modes / source types |
Slides, colour negatives, black and white negatives |
| Supported Film and Slide Formats |
| 35mm / 135 film |
Supported, 36 x 24mm |
| 35mm slides |
Supported, including mounted and unmounted slides |
| Mounted slide thickness |
Mounted slides supported up to maximum 1.3mm thickness |
| Unmounted slides |
Supported |
| 110 film |
Supported, 17 x 13mm, adapter / insert included |
| 126KPK film |
Supported, 27 x 27mm |
| Super 8 |
Supported via included Super 8 insert for digitising frames from old movie film |
| Colour negatives |
Supported |
| Black & white negatives |
Supported |
| Maximum supported film size |
35mm film / slides, plus 110, 126KPK and Super 8 formats via supplied holders / inserts |
| Fit note |
AGFA slides may vary, so fit should be checked before scanning |
| Storage, Saving and Playback |
| Internal memory |
128MB built-in memory |
| External card support |
SD card support up to 32GB |
| Card included? |
No, SD card is optional and not included |
| Standalone scanning |
Yes. The scanner can be used without a computer using either its internal memory or an SD card |
| Playback mode |
Captured images can be viewed on the scanner in slideshow mode or scrolled manually |
| Media formatting |
Scanner includes an in-device format function for storage media |
| Computer and Device Compatibility |
| Official Windows support |
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 |
| Official Mac support |
Mac OS 10.7.3 and above |
| Minimum system requirement noted |
Windows XP is listed as the minimum Windows operating system requirement |
| Mac / PC connection method |
Connects to a Windows or Mac computer via USB and uses USB mass-storage mode |
| Works without a computer? |
Yes |
| iPhone / iPad support |
Not officially supported / not listed for iOS use |
| Android phone / tablet support |
Not officially supported / not listed |
| TV compatibility |
TV-out supported with NTSC / PAL output via the included TV cable for big-screen preview |
| Ports, Power and Required Connections |
| Connectivity technology |
USB |
| Computer interface |
USB 2.0 |
| Power options |
DC 5V power adapter or USB power |
| Included cables |
USB cable and TV cable are included in the package |
| What you need for Windows / Mac use |
A compatible Windows or Mac computer and the included USB cable; if your computer only has USB-C ports, a suitable USB adapter or hub may be required |
| What you need for standalone use |
The included power source plus either the built-in 128MB memory or your own SD card up to 32GB |
| Optional accessories you may want |
SD card up to 32GB for larger storage, and potentially a USB adapter / hub depending on your computer’s ports |
| Operation and Workflow Details |
| Ease of use |
Load the film into the correct adapter, insert it into the scanner, preview on the LCD, make any needed adjustments, and capture frame by frame with a button press |
| Menu functions |
Film type, resolution, capture, playback, format, USB MSDC, and language selection |
| Resolution choices in menu |
Selectable 14M or 22M |
| Language options |
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
| Approximate scan / save time |
Manufacturer does not publish an exact per-frame time; operation is manual and typically takes several seconds per image rather than functioning like a batch-fed scanner |
| Batch scanning |
Designed for manual frame-by-frame capture rather than high-volume automatic batch scanning |
| Post-production suitability |
High-resolution 14MP capture with 22MP interpolated output is intended to provide good detail for further editing or post-production work |
| Cleaning note |
A cleaning brush is included for the backlight area and should be inserted from the correct side as described in the manual |
| Physical Specifications |
| Dimensions |
87 x 86.5 x 102.5mm |
| Weight |
250g |
| Portability |
Compact and portable design suitable for use with or without a computer |