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 9000 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 9000 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.
*Not compatible with non-chromogenic black & white film
| Film Types | 35mm slides and film Medium-format slides and film Medical slides with optional adapter |
| Scan Quality | |
|---|---|
| Scan Sensor | 10,000-pixel, three-line monochrome linear CCD image sensor |
| Optical Resolution | 4000 dpi |
| Hardware Resolution | 4000 dpi |
| Interpolated Resolution | No |
| Color Depth |
48-Bit RGB (16-Bit A/D Converter) Output at 8 or 16 bits per channel (24-Bit or 48-Bit RGB) |
| Dynamic Range | 4.8 |
| Focus System | Contrast Detect Autofocus |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Preview Speed |
13 seconds for 35mm film 38 seconds for medium format film (120/220mm) |
| Scan Speed |
40 seconds for 35mm film 185 seconds for medium format film (120/220mm) |
| Batch Scanning | Up to 12 frames of 35mm film, Up to 5 mounted 35mm slides |
| Automation | Digital ICE4 Advanced |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | IEEE 1394 (FireWire) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Light Source | R, G, B and Infrared (IR) LEDs light source with rod disperser |
| Power Requirements | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 9.8 x 8.0 x 19.6" |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs |