Nikon announces COOLSCAN V ED scanner

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

its new film scanner - the COOLSCAN V ED.

 

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An economical, friendly, high-performance film scanner, the COOLSCAN V

ED is designed to be easy to operate, even for first-time scanner

users. A true optical resolution of 4,000 dpi and 14-bit A/D input

conversion allow the scanner to produce scans at a level of quality

previously only available with higher-priced models. Scan speed is

also surprisingly fast -- the COOLSCAN V ED can scan an image in only

38 seconds (including image transfer and display).

 

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Users who wish to print out images of films of scanned images or

attach them to email, and also those who are involved in, or wish to

begin, archiving of old and new films in digital image form -- as well

as personal or business web-page designers -- will find the COOLSCAN V

ED both simple to operate and long on quality. Flatbed scanners don�t

measure up when it comes to image quality. Further enhancing the value

of the COOLSCAN V ED is a lineup of accessories that makes possible

the scanning of various film types, including 35mm strips, slide

mounts and IX-240 cartridges.

 

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High-resolution scanning at 4,000 dpi enables the production of

strikingly detailed images. The 14-bit A/D input conversion and

8-/16-bit outputs deliver true, vibrant color. To ensure excellent

overall image quality, the COOLSCAN V ED incorporates a high-quality

CCD sensor.

 

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Nikon�s exclusive core technologies figure largely in the surprisingly

high overall performance of the entry-level COOLSCAN V ED. The most

important component in high-quality scanning is the lens, and the

Scanner Nikkor ED glass elements employed in the lens effectively

reduce chromatic aberration and image distortion. This results in

superior sharpness and contrast. Nikon�s own LED illumination

technology means no maintenance, no warmup time, and no risk of

heat-related damage to films. The Nikon Color Management System offers

consistent color representation on monitors and prints.

 

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The COOLSCAN V ED also features high-grade image enhancement

technology. Digital ICE4 Advanced�, the new and improved digital image

correction function, 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). And Scan Image Enhancer makes brightness

and color adjustment one-touch simple.

 

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Add a plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface to facilitate image transfer and

you�ve got an affordable film scanner which offers the operational

ease you�d expect, and the quality your images deserve.

 

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<a

href="http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/news_release/2003/ls50ed.htm">press

release</a>

 

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<a

href="http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/Film_Scanners/ls50ed.htm">Product

page</a>

[francis_lee1]

It is listed for 759 Euros @ GrosBill Micro (www.GrosBill.com) as of 11/15/2003. So I assume it will be $800 - $900 in US. Anyone with firm US prices?

[saibun_wong1]

the local price in Hong Kong is HK$4,880 which is about US$625