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Nikon Super Coolscan 9000-ED Multi-Format Film Scanner

Engineered to meet the exacting standards of imaging professionals, the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED is designed to handle a broad range of film formats such as 35mm, 120/220, 16mm, 6 x 7, 6 x 9 film, electron microscope and more. True 4,000 dpi optical resolution, 16-bit A/D conversion of the input signal and a 16-bit output combine to deliver brilliant, color-true images.

Users in fields such as advertising and studio photography who regularly work with 120/220 format films will value the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED's versatility and superior scan quality. Photo enthusiasts who own medium-format cameras will also appreciate this high-performance, high-quality scanner.

A true optical resolution of 4,000 dpi and 16-bit A/D conversion allow the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED to produce images of incredible overall quality, and a broader dynamic range helps reveal the details concealed within the darker portions of a scene. Multi-sample scan capability of as many as 16 passes ensures faithful reproduction with smoother gradation. Newly developed high-quality 3-line CCD sensors contribute to high image quality, as well as fast scanning (35mm: 40 seconds; 6 x 9: 185 seconds).

Driving the unmatched performance of the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED are Nikon's exclusive core technologies. Scanner Nikkor ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lens elements offer superior edge-to-edge sharpness, definition and contrast, and superb color fidelity. The scanner also employs Nikon's proprietary rod dispersion LED illumination no maintenance, no warmup time, and no risk of heat-related damage to films.

For consistently accurate representation of color on monitors and prints, the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED features the Nikon Color Management System (Nikon CMS). The ability to manipulate color data in multiple RGB color spaces results in extremely high precision. These technologies form the backbone of a premier optical system that produces images of amazing quality.

The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED also features unparalleled image restoration capabilities. 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 a newly added component, Digital DEE (Dynamic Exposure Extender).

The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED's exclusive Digital ICE Professional is now also compatible with Kodachrome film. For brightness and color saturation adjustment that's one-touch simple, Scan Image Enhancer is also on board.

All of these highly advanced features and capabilities, complemented by an IEEE 1394 interface for high-speed image transfer, come together to form the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED -- the new king of the desktop film scanning realm.

 
Features
Multiple film format (120/220, 35mm, etc.) scanning capability
4,000-dpi true optical-resolution scanning, 16-bit A/D converter featuring 16-/8-bit output for crisp, color-true images
Exclusive Scanner Nikkor ED high-performance lens elements for reduced color aberration and minimized image distortion
Improved rod dispersion LED technology ensures consistently accurate color reproduction and offers smoother overall image tone
Fast scanning (35mm: approx. 40 seconds., 6 x 9: approx. 185 seconds including image transfer to display) at 4,000 dpi
Newly developed high-quality 3-line CCD sensor
Improved image processing algorithm for significant boost in scan quality of color negative film
Multi-sample scanning capability of up to 16 passes for faithful reproduction and smoother gradation
Quick AF & Quick Preview enhance operability and convenience
High-speed IEEE 1394 interface for high-speed image transfer
Enhanced Color Management System for higher precision, in compliance with ICC (International Color Consortium) version 4 standards
Digital ICE4 Advanced automatic correction function:
1. Digital ICE (Image Correction & Enhancement) removes dust, scratches and fingerprints from scanned images. The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED's Digital ICE Professional is compatible with Kodachrome film
2. Digital ROC (Reconstruction Of Color) recreates and restores faded color va lues for vivid, faithfully rendered images
3. Digital GEM (Grain Equalization & Management) equalizes image grain for sharp, clear images with no clumping or graininess
4. Digital DEE (Dynamic Exposure Extender) helps reveal details lost in shadows and highlights
New Scan Image Enhancer for one-touch image correction
Driver software Nikon Scan 4 features an intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) that enables easy, comprehensive scanner control
Easy Scanning Guide CD-ROM helps users setup and operate the scanner
Nikon View Software for simplified viewing and archiving of scanned images

 
Specifications
Media Negatives and positives, in color and monochrome
35mm slides 1 - 5 slides with mounts 1.0 - 3.2mm thick, 49 - 50.8mm wide
35mm film strips 1 - 2 strips of 1 - 6 frames; up to 3 frames of 24 x 48mm or 24 x 65mm panorama film can be scanned with optional 120/220 FILM ROTATING HOLDER WITH GLASS FH-869GR
Medium-format film 4 frames (6 x 4.5), 1 - 3 frames (6 x 6), or 1 - 2 frames (6 x 7, 6 x 8, or 6 x 9)
Medium-format slides Slides with mounts 1.0 - 3.2mm thick can be scanned with optional 120/220 MOUNTED FILM HOLDER FH-869M
16mm film 1 - 3 strips of 1 - 20 frames can be scanned with optional 16mm FILM HOLDER FH-816
Preparates (slide glass for microscope) Preparates (slide glass for microscope) 1 - 3 prepared slides (26 x 76mm, 0.8 - 2mm thick) can be scanned with optional MEDICAL SLIDE HOLDER FH-8G1
Aperture /Scan range/Effective Aperture FH-835S 25.4 x 37.5mm / 4,000 x 5,904
FH-835M 37.5 x 25.6mm / 5,905 x 4,032
FH-869S, FH-869G 6 x 4.5: 56.9 x 42.5mm / 8,964 x 6,696
6 x 6: 56.9 x 56.9mm / 8,964 x 8,964
6 x 7: 56.9 x 70.0mm / 8,964 x 11,016
6 x 8: 56.9 x 77.5mm / 8,964 x 12,204
6 x 9: 56.9 x 83.7mm / 8,964 x 13,176
5.9 x 8.2: 56.9 x 83.7mm / 8,964 x 13,176
FH-816 15.0 x 21.48mm / 2,362 x 3,384
FH-8G1 46.02 x 24.0mm / 7,248x 3,780
Scanning system Fixed optical, movable media, parallel single-pass scanning system
Light source R, G, B and Infrared (IR) LEDs; light source with rod disperser and light output slot
Image sensor 10,000-pixel, three-line monochrome linear CCD image sensor
Color separation Performed by RGB LEDs
Optical resolution Up to 4,000 pixels per inch
A/D conversion 16 bits per color
Density range 4.8
Output Full color or greyscale at 8 or 16 bits per channel
Focus Auto and manual; autofocusing point selectable
Interface IEEE 1394
Power requirements 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Operating environment Temperature 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F)
Relative humidity 20 - 60%
Dimensions 249 x 498.5 x 202 mm (9.8 x 19.6 x 8.0 in.) (W x H x D)
Weight (approx.) 9kg (19.8 lbs)
Orientation Horizontal or vertical (with SF-210: horizontal only; with SA-30: vertical only)
Scanning time (time to complete preview or scan when no options selected)
35mm slide (with FH-835M) Preview: 13 seconds Scan*: 40 seconds
120/220 slide (with FH-869S) Preview: 38 seconds Scan*: 185 seconds *Includes time required to display the scanned image
Other Nikon Scan 4 System Requirements Windows CPU Pentium® 300MHz or faster OS Windows® 98SE, Windows® Me,Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional pre-installed model RAM* 128MB or more(512MB or more recommended) Hard disk** 40MB required for installation (200MB recommended), with an additional 200MB of free disk space available while Nikon Scan is running Display 800 x 600 with 16-bit colors (full color recommended) Interface USB Built-in USUSB 1.1 ports,USB 2.0
Note IEEE 1394: OHCI-compliant IEEE 1394 interface required. Others CD-ROM drive required for installation: Macintosh CPU Power PC G3 or later (G4 or later recommended) OS Mac® OS 9 (9.1 or later),Mac® OS X (10.1.5 or later) RAM* Mac® OS 9: 64MB or more (256MB or more recommended) Mac® OS X: 128MB or more (512MB or more recommended) Hard disk** 70MB required for installation(200MB recommended), with an additional 200MB (Mac® OS 9) or 550MB (Mac® OS X)of free disk space available while Scan is running