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Nikon Coolscan V ED Film Scanner

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Nikon Coolscan V ED Film Scanner
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Nikon Coolscan V ED Overview

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, and more combine to serve as the foundation for superior quality scanning, making the Coolscan scanner the best in its class.

Nikon's Coolscan V ED film scanner offers 4,000 dpi true optical resolution and A/D conversion at 14 bits, for superior-quality digital images. Furthermore, the Coolscan V ED features industry-leading scanning speeds and scans a 35mm image in 38 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 14-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 Coolscan V ED scans a 35mm image in 38 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- 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.
Direct Film Loading
No film holders are necessary for 35mm film (2-6 frame strip) or mounted slides

Nikon Coolscan V ED Specs

Film Types
35mm slides and film
Advantix (IX240) film with optional adapter
Medical slides with optional adapter
Scan Quality
Scan Sensor
3964-pixel linear CCD image sensor
Optical Resolution
4000 dpi
Hardware Resolution
4000 x 4000 dpi
Interpolated Resolution
No
Color Depth
42-Bit RGB
Dynamic Range
4.2
Focus System
Contrast Detect Autofocus
Performance
Preview Speed
14 seconds
Scan Speed
38 seconds
Batch Scanning
2 to 6 frames of 35mm film (continuous strip)
Up to 40 frames of APS (IX240) film (with the optional IA-20 Film Adapter)
Automation
Digital ICE4 Advanced
Connectivity
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 (High-Speed)
System & Software Requirements
Windows System
  • Pentium 300MHz or faster Processor
  • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 Pro, XP
  • Built-In USB Port
  • 128MB RAM or more (512MB or more recommended)
  • 40MB hard disk space required for installation (200MB recommended), with an additional 200MB of free disk space available while Nikon Scan is running
  • 800 x 600 Display with 16-bit color (full color recommended)
  • CD-ROM drive required for installation

Macintosh System

  • Power PC G3 or later (G4 or later recommended)
  • Mac OS 9 (9.1 or later), Mac OS X (10.1.5 - 10.4.1)
  • Built-In USB Port
  • 128MB RAM or more (512MB or more recommended)
  • 70MB hard drive space required for installation (200MB recommended), with an additional 200MB (Mac OS 9) or 550MB (Mac OS X) of free disk space available while Nikon Scan is running
  • 800 x 600 Display with 16-bit color (full color recommended)
  • CD-ROM drive required for installation
Physical
Light Source
R, G, B and Infrared (IR) LEDs
Power Requirements
100-240V AC; 50-60Hz
Dimensions
3.8" x 6.8" x 12.4" (97 x 173 x 315mm)
Weight
6.6 lbs (3.0kg)

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