Scanning Polaroid PolaChrome with Veho VFS-008

Veho VFS-008
Sensor Type: CMOS
Max effective resolution: ~5 megapixel (2544x1696 @ 72 ppi)
Lens Specification: f6.4
Focus Type: fixed
Scan software: N/A the device scans to a SD card
Manufacturer documentation:VFS-008 manual

Due to its fixed focus and strict slide holder, the adjustments recommended in Polaroid literature are not applicable.
The likely plastic lens has noticeable chromatic abberation which contributes to poor image quality.

Slide DetailsScan SettingsImage(click for original image)Notes
Polaroid mount
curved film
emulsion down
horizontal
Positive Film
Auto Exposure
Auto Focus
Dim. Fair.
Glass mount
curved film
emulsion down
horizontal
Positive Film
Auto Exposure
Auto Focus
Dim. Heavy color banding. Very poor.
Glass mount
curved film
emulsion down
vertical
Positive Film
Auto Exposure
Auto Focus
Dim. Heavy color banding. Very poor.

The heavy banding of the street scene is likely due to a combination of the film base RGB filter lines and chromatic abberation (of both film and lens).