Nikon announces SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED scanner

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TOKYO -- Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of

its new film scanner - the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED.

 

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Designed for use by imaging professionals, the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED

offers 135/IX240 film scanning at an amazing 20 seconds per image

(including image transfer to display) -- at 4,000 dpi true optical

resolution. Highly accurate color reproduction and representation of

detail are made possible by the 16-bit A/D converter and 16-bit output

channel.

 

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The SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED targets primarily business users such as

professional photographers and photo finishers, who require superb

image quality and high-speed scanning capability. Private users of

135/IX240 format cameras -- advanced amateur SLR photographers, for

example -- will welcome the scanner�s speed and image quality. Users

who deal with numerous slide mounts and uncut film rolls will

appreciate the increased ease of use and productivity afforded by

optional accessories like the SLIDE FEEDER SF-210 and ROLL FILM

ADAPTER SA-30. The SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED offers the performance and

efficiency to make it the ideal digital archiving solution.

 

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The scanner�s 16-bit A/D input conversion enables a significantly

broader dynamic range. It also works with the 16-bit output and the

Multi-sample scanning feature to reveal details hidden in shadowy and

highlighted portions of a scene, while virtually eliminating noise.

Super-fast 20-second scanning and enhanced image quality are supported

by newly developed high-quality 2-line CCD sensors.

 

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At the heart of the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED�s excellent performance are

Nikon�s exclusive core technologies. The scanner incorporates Scanner

Nikkor ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lens elements for superior

edge-to-edge sharpness, definition and contrast, as well as

outstanding color fidelity. The employment of LED illumination enables

the stable, precise provision of light with no risk of heat-related

damage to films.

Furthermore, the LED requires neither maintenance nor warmup time. And

for consistently accurate representation of color on displays and

prints, the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED features the Nikon Color Management

System (Nikon CMS). Color data can be manipulated in multiple RGB

color spaces, for unprecedented accuracy. These core technologies are

what set Nikon COOLSCAN series scanners apart from the rest.

 

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By simply attaching the optional ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30 to the SUPER

COOLSCAN 5000 ED, batch-scanning of uncut film rolls comprising up to

40 frames becomes possible. The optional SLIDE FEEDER SF-210 lets you

scan up to 50 mounted slides, giving you time-efficient, high-quality

scanning capability.

 

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The SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED also features unparalleled image

restoration functions. Digital ICE4 Advanced�, the newly upgraded

digital image correction technology, consists of Digital ICE� (Image

Correction & Enhancement), Digital ROC� (Reconstruction Of Color),

Digital GEM� (Grain Equalization & Management), and the brand-new

Digital DEE� (Dynamic Exposure Extender). There�s also Scan Image

Enhancer, which offers one-touch brightness and color saturation

adjustment.

 

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With fast, easy image transfer thanks to the USB 2.0 interface, the

SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED is an extremely powerful, extremely fast,

extremely efficient desktop film scanner that will augment your

productivity and give you scanned images that will take your breath away.

 

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<a

href="http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/news_release/2003/ls5000ed.htm">Press

release</a>

 

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<a

href="http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/Film_Scanners/ls5000ed.htm">Product

page</a>

[mark_holdefehr]

Anyone see any independent reviews on this scanner?

 

Mark

[mark_holdefehr]

Oh, by the way, it's not mentioned above but I heard will be coming out mid November at least in France and the UK. Imagine would be a similar story in other European countries as well as Asia (Nothing heard about US)

 

Mark

[carl_pearson1]

I bought a 5000 today. $1299 + $60 for shipping and insurance. It is available in the US now if you know where to look ;)

[mark_holdefehr]

Picked up mine in France on December 4 as well.

 

Paid 1400 euros.

 

Works great.

 

Mark

[suchismit1]

Why the *@#^&* does Nikon USA play these games ?? Why are the scanners available almost all over the world but not even mentioned on Nikon USA's website ? Are they waiting for the dollar to rise a little..or are they just creating a buzz and hysteria as they did with the LS 4000 2 years ago. If you remember, the LS4000 was deliberately delayed by several months after the LS 40 went on sale to heighten eagerness (and anxiety) among potential customers.

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F@%$ Nikon USA. I just ordered mine from Vistek, Canada.