Nikon Press Release 28/10/03

Super Coolscan 5000 ED
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 colour reproduction and representation of detail are made possible by the 16-bit A/D converter and 16-bit output channel.

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.

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.

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 colour 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 warm-up time. And for consistently accurate representation of colour on displays and prints, the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED features the Nikon Colour Management System (Nikon CMS). Colour data can be manipulated in multiple RGB colour spaces, for unprecedented accuracy. These core technologies are what set Nikon COOLSCAN series scanners apart from the rest.

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.

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 Colour), 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 colour saturation adjustment.

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.

Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED Feature Highlights

Ultra-fast scanning
The SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED features a newly-developed, low-noise 2-line CCD sensor for an amazing scanning speed of 20 seconds at 4,000 dpi - ideal for imaging professionals and other users who value high productivity. Autofocusing speed has been reduced to a mere 4 seconds. The scanner also offers the plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface, which dramatically increases data transfer speed.

Tremendous image quality
The SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED?s 4,000-dpi true optical resolution and 16-bit A/D converter enable the reproduction of stunning images in vibrant colour and astonishing detail - even in darker portions of scenes. Nikon?s exclusive Scanner Nikkor ED lens elements are superior in edge-to-edge sharpness, definition and contrast, as well as colour registration, saturation and accuracy. The low-heat, highly accurate LED light source further ensures stability in colour characteristics and faithful overall reproduction.

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? uses exposure compensation to help reveal details that may be hidden in shadowy or highlighted portions of scenes.

Quality accessories enhance scanning versatility and efficiency
Nikon offers a variety of optional holders and adapters to augment productivity. Attaching the SLIDE FEEDER SF-210, for example, lets you batch-scan as many as 50 mounted slides based on settings made prior to scanning. The ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30 enables the batch scanning of an uncut film roll of up to 40 frames.

Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED Major Features
4,000-dpi true optical-resolution scanning, 16-bit A/D converter featuring 16-/8-bit output for crisp, colour-true images

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

Proprietary LED illumination technology ensures consistently accurate colour reproduction

Amazingly fast scanning (approx. 20 seconds including image transfer to display) at 4,000 dpi

Newly-developed, high-quality 2-line CCD sensor

Improved image processing algorithm for significant boost in scan quality of colour 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
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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 ? see separate sheet

Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 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; optional SLIDE FEEDER SF-210 can be used to scan up to 50 slides with mounts 1.5mm thick
35mm film strips 2 ? 6 frames (2 ? 40 frames with optional ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30); 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 ? 1.5 mm thick) can be scanned with optional MEDICAL SLIDE HOLDER FH-G1

Aperture/Scan range/Effective aperture
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MA-21, SF-210 25.1 x 36.8mm/3,946 x 5,782 pixels/Same as slide mount
SA-21, SA-30 25.1 x 38.0mm/3,946 x 5,959 pixels/23.4 x 36.0mm
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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, two-line linear CCD image sensor
Colour separation Performed by RGB LEDs
Optical resolution Up to 4,000 pixels per inch
A/D conversion 16 bits per colour
Density range 4.8
Output Full colour or grayscale at 8 or 16 bits per channel
Focus Auto and manual; autofocusing point selectable
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 (with SF-210: horizontal only; with SA-30: vertical only)
Scanning time Preview: 11 seconds
Scan*: 20 seconds
(time to complete preview or scan when no options selected)?
*Includes time required to display the scanned image
Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED Accessories

STRIP FILM ADAPTER SA-21 (supplied)
For 35mm (135) strip film with 2 to 6 frames

SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER MA-21 (supplied)
For slide-mounted 35mm (135) film

IX240 FILM ADAPTER IA-20(S) (optional)
For IX240 (Advanced Photo System?) film cartridge

SLIDE FEEDER SF-210 (optional)
For slide-mounted 35mm (135) film ? up to 50 slides

ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30 (optional)
For 35mm (135) strip and roll film with 2 to 40 frames

MEDICAL SLIDE HOLDER FH-G1 (optional)
For 26 x 76mm preparates (slide glass)

STRIP FILM HOLDER FH-3 (optional)
For scanning film strips (one to six frames) with the MA-21