Exclusive core technologies Nikon has developed is what differentiates Nikon Coolscan film scanners from other film scanners with similar specifications. These highly advanced core technologies such as LED Light Source, Scanner Nikkor ED Glass Lens, Direct Film Loading, Multi-sample Scanning, and more combine to serve as the foundation for superior quality scanning, making the Coolscan scanner the best in its class.

Nikon's Super Coolscan 5000 ED film scanner offers 4,000 dpi true optical resolution and A/D conversion at 16 bits, for superior-quality digital images. Furthermore, the Super Coolscan 5000 ED features industry-leading scanning speeds and scans a 35mm image in an astounding 20 seconds.

Additionally, Nikon's Coolscan Scanner features a host of cutting-edge image restoration functions. These progressive image correction tools give scanner users more freedom in image manipulation, and help ensure super high-fidelity reproduction and highly efficient operation.

• 4000 dpi True Optical Resolution

High resolution combined with a 16-bit A/D converter provides scans that capture all the detail and color of your original negative or slide

• Fast Scanning

Nikon's Coolscan film scanners feature industry-leading scanning speeds. The Super Coolscan 5000 ED scans a 35mm image in 20 seconds. The scanner also provides Quick AF and Quick Preview

• Scanner Nikkor ED Glass Lens

This Precision lens system greatly reduces chromatic aberration and image distortion, and delivers sharp images.

• LED Light Source

This unique Light Source generates little heat, eliminating the risk of damage to films. It also requires no maintenance.

• Nikon Color Management System

Provides consistently accurate reproduction of image data on monitors and in printouts. It is also compatible with ICC version 4 standards.

• Digital ICE-4 Advanced

Comprises four cutting-edge image-correction components which help ensure superior image quality and operational efficiency.

• Digital ICE - Image Correction & Enhancement.
  Digital ICE removes defects or scratches on the surface of the film with out losing any details or any other elements of the original image*
• Digital ROC - Restoration Of Color
  Digital ROC brings faded color of old films or slides back to life. Enjoy vibrant, faithfully rendered images.
• Digital GEM - Grain Equalization & Management
  Digital GEM reduces the effects of film grain. The resulting images are sharp, clear and devoid of grain clumping or graininess.
• Digital DEE - Dynamic Exposure Extender
  Digital DEE helps reveal details hidden in shadows and highlights. It compensates for both underexposure and overexposure

  *Not compatible with non-chromogenic black & white film

• Scan Image Enhancer

Provides one-touch image correction. Automatic brightness and color saturation adjustments with no complicated control settings, make it easy to produce images with optimal contrast.

• Multi-sample Scanning

Removes virtually all the noise that can appear after only one scan and helps produce rich, noise-free images. By making as many as 16 passes, it ensures faithful reproduction with smoother gradation.

• Direct Film Loading

No film holders are necessary for 35mm film (2-6 frame strip) or mounted slides