Nikon Press Release 28/10/03

Coolscan V ED
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).

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.

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 colour. To ensure excellent overall image quality, the COOLSCAN V ED incorporates a high-quality CCD sensor.

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 warm-up time, and no risk of heat-related damage to films. The Nikon Colour Management System offers consistent colour representation on monitors and prints.

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 Colour), Digital GEM? (Grain Equalization & Management), and the brand-new Digital DEE? (Dynamic Exposure Extender). And Scan Image Enhancer makes brightness and colour adjustment one-touch simple.

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.

Nikon COOLSCAN V ED Feature Highlights

High-quality film scanning
The COOLSCAN V ED?s 4,000-dpi true optical resolution and 14-bit A/D input converter with 16- and 8-bit output enable the reproduction of sharp, crisp images with vibrant colours. Nikon?s exclusive Scanner Nikkor ED lens also plays a key role in the delivery of high-quality images, reducing colour aberration and minimizing image distortion. Proprietary LED illumination technology ensures consistently accurate colour reproduction.

Quick, easy operation and high performance
The COOLSCAN V ED is designed to be easy for even first-time users to operate. Simply set the film, perform one-touch image preview and click the Scan button. In about 38 seconds, you?ll have a high-quality digital image at 4,000 dpi. Image data transfer is also a breeze, as the COOLSCAN V ED incorporates the high-speed USB 2.0 interface.

Unmatched image restoration functions
- Scan Image Enhancer
The Scan Image Enhancer function automatically adjusts brightness and colour saturation, producing images with optimal contrast.
- Digital ICE4 Advanced?
Digital ICE4 Advanced? is an impressive suite of four image correction technologies. Digital ICE? works with LED illumination to remove surface dust and scratches without altering image composition. Digital ROC? automatically rebuilds and restores deteriorated colour values for faithfully rendered images. Digital GEM? reduces the effects of film grain, producing sharp, clear images without clumping or graininess. The newly added Digital DEE? function uses exposure compensation to help reveal details that may be hidden in shadowy or highlighted portions of scenes.

Nikon COOLSCAN V ED Major Features

4,000-dpi true optical-resolution scanning, 14-bit A/D converter featuring 16-/8-bit output for clear, colourful images

Exclusive Scanner Nikkor ED high-performance lens for reduced colour aberration and minimized image distortion

Proprietary LED illumination technology ensures consistently accurate colour reproduction

Fast scanning (approx. 38 seconds including image transfer to display) at 4,000 dpi

High-quality CCD sensor

Direct film loading for enhanced ease of use

Improved image processing algorithm for significant boost in scan quality of colour negative film

Quick AF & Quick Preview for higher operability and convenience

High-speed USB 2.0 interface for fast, easy image transfer

Compatible with various film formats (35mm [135], IX240, etc.)

Enhanced Colour Management System for higher precision, in compliance with ICC (International Colour Consortium) version 4 standards

Digital ICE4 Advanced? automatic correction function
1. Digital ICE? (Image Correction & Enhancement) removes dust, scratches and fingerprints from scanned images
2. Digital ROC? (Reconstruction Of Colour) recreates and restores faded colour values 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

Layout-free design lets users position the scanner vertically or horizontally to best meet their individual requirements

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 set-up and operate the scanner

Nikon View Software for simplified viewing and archiving of scanned images

Digital ICE4 Advanced? is Digital ICE?, Digital ROC?, Digital GEM? and Digital DEE?.
Digital ICE4 Advanced? are technologies developed by Applied Science Fiction.

Nikon COOLSCAN V ED Specifications

Media Negatives and positives, in colour and monochrome
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35mm slides Slides with mounts 1.0 ? 3.2mm thick, 49 ? 50.8mm wide
35mm film strips 2 ? 6 frames; strips of 1 ? 6 frames can be scanned with optional STRIP FILM HOLDER FH-3
APS (IX240) film Cartridges of 15, 25, and 40 frames can be scanned with optional IX240 FILM ADAPTER IA-20(S)
Preparates (slide glass for microscope)
Prepared slides (26 x 76mm, 0.8 ? 1.5mm thick) can be scanned with optional MEDICAL SLIDE HOLDER FH-G1

Aperture/Scan range/Effective aperture
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MA-21 25.1 x 36.8mm/3,946 x 5,782 pixels/Same as slide mount
SA-21 25.1 x 38.0mm/3,946 x 5,959 pixels/23.4 x 36.0mm
IA-20 (S) 18.6 x 28.4mm/2,916 x 4,453 pixels/16.1 x 27.4mm

Scanning system Fixed film, movable plane single-pass optical scanning system
Light source R, G, B and Infrared (IR) LEDs
Image sensor 3,964-pixel linear CCD image sensor
Colour separation Performed by RGB LEDs
Optical resolution Up to 4,000 pixels per inch
A/D conversion 14 bits per colour
Density range 4.2
Output Full colour or grayscale at 8 or 16 bits per channel
Focus Auto and manual; autofocusing point selectable
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Interface USB 2.0
Power requirements AC 100?240V, 50/60Hz
Operating environment
Temperature 10 ? 35?C (50 ? 95?F)
Relative humidity 20 ? 60%
Dimensions 96 x 172 x 315mm (3.8 x 6.8 x 12.4 in.) (W x H x D)
Weight (approx.) 3kg (6.6 lbs)
Orientation Horizontal or vertical
Scanning time Preview: 14 seconds
Scan*: 38 seconds
(time to complete preview or scan when no options selected)?
*Includes time required to display the scanned image

COOLSCAN V ED Accessories

STRIP FILM ADAPTER SA-21 (supplied)
35mm film; direct and continuous loading from two- to six-frame; thumbnail display, continuous scanning and batch scanning are possible

SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER MA-21 (supplied)
Mounted 35mm slides; loads one slide at a time

IX240 FILM ADAPTER IA-20(S) (optional)
Advanced Photo System (IX240) film cartridge; thumbnail display, continuous scanning and batch scanning are possible

STRIP FILM HOLDER FH-3 (optional)
For scanning film strips (one to six frames) with the SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER MA-21
MEDICAL SLIDE HOLDER FH-G1 (optional)
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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 colours (full colour recommended)
Interface USB***: Built-in USB 1.1 ports, USB 2.0.
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 Nikon Scan is running
Display 800 x 600 with 16-bit colours (full colour recommended)
Interface USB***: Built-in USB 1.1 ports, USB 2.0
Firewire: Only built-in Firewire ports supported
Others CD-ROM drive required for installation

* More memory may be required depending on film type, scan size, resolution, bit depth, the number of scans performed in each session, the film holder or adapter used, and whether Digital ROC? or Digital GEM? are used. A system with more than the minimum amount of memory is recommended.

** More free disk space may be required depending on the film type and number of frames. Nikon recommends having as much free disk space as possible when running Nikon Scan.

*** Depending on the type of interface installed, USB will operate at high speed (USB 2.0 only; maximum transfer rate 480 Mbps) or full speed (USB 1.1/USB 2.0; maximum transfer rate 12 Mbps). Computers running Windows? XP and Windows? 2000 Professional with a USB 2.0 interface support high-speed USB. For more information, consult the manufacturer. Users of Windows? XP, Windows? 2000 Professional or Mac OS X whose computer is not equipped with USB 2.0 can install a RATOC PCIU3U USB 2.0 interface board (for more information, visit Ratoc Systems English-language web site at http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/index.html).