The Microtek ArtixScan M1 Dual Media Flatbed Scanner is a combined flatbed and film scanner for 35mm, 6cm (medium format), and 4 x 5" (large format) film formats that also offers additional functionality to scan reflective art or prints as large as 8.5 x 14". Equipped with Microtek's patented Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.), 4800-dpi optical resolution, 16-bit digital output per channel, advanced auto focus technology, and film holders with tension technology, the Microtek ArtixScan M1 offers extraordinary value to photographers, photo enthusiasts, and graphic designers in need of high-quality scans.
High-performance Scanning Capabilities
With 4800-dpi optical resolution and 48 bits per pixel, a scan of 35mm film on the Microtek ArtixScan M1 will produce an image file that is equivalent to an image file from a 34-megapixel digital SLR camera. The resulting detail in the scan of 35mm film will enable prints up to 16 x 24" while still holding 300 pixels per inch at that print size.
Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.)
E.D.I.T. is a unique technology exclusive to Microtek that allows the optical system to scan the film emulsion without looking through the glass plate that supports reflective materials on the flatbed scanner. With E.D.I.T., the film is supported in a tray inside the scanner below the glass plate. The glassless scanning enables clearer scans of the film because it avoids the optical distortions, aberrations, and dirt that can appear in a scan that passes through the glass plate of a typical flatbed scanner.
Scan Multiple Film Formats
The ArtixScan M1 includes a set of film holders with tension technology for scanning 35mm mounted slildes, 35mm filmstrips, 2-1/4" (6cm) and 4 x 5" film. A glass plate allows for scanning 8 x 10" or odd-sized transparencies.
Advanced Auto Focus Technology
The auto focus technology incorporated in the ArtixScan M1 provides wide depth of field and high accuracy for optimum image sharpness.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Interface
The fast USB 2.0 interface of the ArtixScan M1 ensures that scanning and image transfer to the PC is quick and efficient, Plus the USB interface is easy to set up, so you'll be up and running in no time.
SilverFast Software and Color Management
The Microtek ArtixScan M1 includes the popular SilverFast SE software offering an intuitive user interface and professional controls over the scanning parameters.