The new Konica Minolta DiMAGE Scan Dual IV film scanner
Osaka, Japan, January 7th, 2004: Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. introduces the DiMAGE Scan Dual IV film scanner as a successor model of their already worldwide-popular DiMAGE Scan Dual III. The new DiMAGE Scan Dual IV incorporates a number of features found only on high-end scanners, which make operation easy and faithfully reproduce film images into digital in less work time. Moreover, it uses a new 3200 dpi CCD to deliver higher image quality and yet it is still affordably priced for a 35 mm/Advanced Photo System film scanner. The DiMAGE Scan Dual IV delivers high image quality that will satisfy photo enthusiasts by not only adopting a new high performance 3-line color 3200 dpi CCD, but also by incorporating an advanced optical system specifically designed for film scanning consisting of a film scanner lens that condenses the technology of Konica Minolta, and an auto focusing system that is not available in flatbed scanners. With a 16-bit A/D conversion and a wide dynamic range of 4.8, the DiMAGE Scan Dual IV faithfully reproduces the rich variations in tone from light to dark of the original film image. Moreover, Multi-sample Scanning improves the scan data by reducing random noise. The DiMAGE Scan Dual IV features advanced image correction technology. Auto Dust Brush Auto Dust Brush automatically detects dust on the film surface that blowers cannot remove, and corrects the image. Moreover, a Photoshop Plug-in has been added so that images can be corrected in real-time using the bundled software Photoshop Elements 2.0. Users can also select areas for correction, and adjust the processing level. Pixel Polish Pixel Polish brings various corrective features for matching the overall image to specific elements in the picture such as person, night scene, trees and sky, in addition to allowing the user to restore faded colors, or correcting backlit and under/over exposure. Digital Grain Dissolver Digital Grain Dissolver reduces the affect of grain in color film without sacrificing original image detail.
Thanks to improved sequences in the scanning process and the USB2.0 interface, high speed operation including image transfer and display is possible only 21 seconds per image even at the highest resolution of 3200 dpi. The DiMAGE Scan Dual IVs high-speed auto focus with an upgraded algorithm and improved motor drive control allows the scanner to be focused quickly onto the center or a selected point within the image. The DiMAGE Scan Dual IV makes operation easier and shortens work time by incorporating the Batch Scan and the Quick Scan function. Batch Scan Utility enables continuous scanning under user-set optical input resolution, exposure and Image correction, so scan work is more efficient. And, because pressing the Quick Scan button allows the user to scan 6 continuous frames, users can shorten the amount time needed to complete scan work.
DiMAGE Scan Dual IV Major Features High image quality by an optical system designed specifically for film scanning New high performance 3200 dpi, 3-line color CCD High speed scanning only 21 seconds per frame even at maximum 3200 dpi resolution 16-bit A/D conversion (dynamic range of 4.8) Multi-sample scanning for reducing random noise Auto Dust Brush for dust removal, Photoshop Plug-in enables to be processed within selected area in the image after the scan. Pixel Polish for various automatic image correction Digital Grain Dissolver reduces the affect of film grain. Quick Scan function allows users to scan 6 frames continuously by simply pressing the Quick Scan button. Simple operation that completes scanning in 4 easy steps by using Easy Scan Utility High performance, high speed auto focus Can scan film images from corner to corner thanks to a new film holder that enables a 100% field of view. Supports 35 mm/APS film.

DiMAGE Scan Dual IV

Technical Specifications
* with optional APS Adapter AD-10
Film formats: Film types: Optical input resolution: Scan sizes:
35mm film: Advanced Photo System film:*
35mm, Advanced Photo System Negative and positive, color and black and white
3200dpi 24.76 x 37.14 mm 17.33 x 30.09 mm 3,120 x 4,680 2,184 x 3,792 Moving-film, fixed-sensor, single-pass scan 3-line color CCD (5,340 pixels / line) RGB filter 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, Off

Input pixels:

Scan method: Sensor type: Filter: Multi-sample scanning: Continuous scan: A/D conversion: Output data: Dynamic range: Scan times:

35mm-film holder: 6 frames (max.) Slide mount holder: 4 frames (max.)

16 bits

8 bits, 16 bits (per color channel)
4.8 Approximate time with color positive film, 3200 dpi input resolution, 8-bit color depth, No cropping, No autoexposure, No color matching, No Auto Dust Brush, No image corrections: Pre-scan 5s Final scan 21 s environment:
Windows: 35mm film: System test Windows XP Professional Pentium 4 3.2 GHz 1GB of RAM 86 GB of hard-disk space Application: Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1 Memory allocated to application: 80% USB 2.0 Pre-scan 35mm film: System 8s test Final scan 21 s environment:

Interface: Macintosh:

Mac OS 10.3.1 PowerPC G5 1.8GHz 512 MB of RAM 16 GB of hard-disk space Application: Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Memory allocated to application: 80% Interface: USB 2.0
PC interface: Focusing: Light source: Power requirements:
USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Autofocus (Point AF available), Manual focus 3-wave cold-cathode fluorescent tube 24V DC with specified AC adapter 100-120V AC for North America, Taiwan, and Japan 220-240V AC for Europe, Asia (except Taiwan and Japan), and Oceania

Power consumption:

30W (max.) * As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Konica Minolta has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Dimensions: Weight (Scanning unit only): Standard accessories:
145(W) x 100(H) x 325(D) mm / 5.7 (W) x 3.9 (H) x 12.8 (D) in. 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb. (approx.) 35mm-film Holder FH-U2
Slide Mount Holder SH-U1 USB Cable UC-2 AC Adapter AC-U22, U23, U24, or U25 CD-ROM for DiMAGE Scan Dual IV Photoshop Elements 2.0 Optional accessories: APS Adapter AD-10
Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Specification figures are based on Konica Minolta's standard test method.

System Requirements

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Computer:

Apple Macintosh computers
CPU: * PowerPC G3 or later *3 Operating system: Mac OS 8.6 9.2.2 , Mac OS X v10.1.3-10.1.5,
Mac OS X v10.2.1-10.2.8, 10.3-10.3.1

RAM: *

64MB or larger excluding memory used for application software and operating sytem *3 300MB or larger *3 interface USB port as standard interface boards: *2

HD free space: Recommended Monitor:
800 x 600 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels or larger is recommended.
Number of colors: 32,000 or more Others: CD-ROM drive Photoshop plug-in driver software has been fully tested for use with Adobe Photoshop ver. 6.0.1, 7.0.1, and Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0. *2 ColorSync profile is included on the CD-ROM for the DiMAGE Scan Dual IV.
*1 *2 *3 Necessary to meet the requirements recommended for use with the operating system. Operation must be guaranteed by the manufacturers when used with the operating system. Users are asked to contact the manufacturer for details. CPU, Memory, and hard-disc space requirements with 16-bit color depth and Auto Dust Brush are as follows: CPU: PowerPC G3 or later (Power PC G4 or later is recommended.) RAM: 128 MB free memory or larger. (256 MB or larger is recommended.) HD free space: 1.2GB or larger (2GB or larger is recommended.)

<Windows>

Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible computers 1 CPU: * Pentium 166 MHz or later *3 Operating system: Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000
Professional, Windows Me, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Home Edition

RAM: * HD free space:

64MB or larger actual memory capacity *3 300MB or larger *3

Recommended

interface USB port as standard interface
USB 2.0 cards: Adaptec: Belkin:

boards:*2

USB2connect 3100, USB2connect 5100, DuoConnect Hi-speed USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Card, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 2-Port PCI Card
Monitor: Number of colors: Others:
800 x 600 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels or larger is recommended. A 16-bit or greater color monitor: High Color or medium color quality (Windows XP)
CD-ROM drive The TWAIN driver software has been fully tested for use with Adobe Photoshop ver. 6.0.1, 7.0.1, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, Paint Shop Pro 8.0, and Corel PHOTOPAINT 11.0. *2

*1 *2 *3

Necessary to meet the requirements recommended for use with the operating system. Operation must be guaranteed by the manufacturers when used with the operating system. Users are asked to contact the manufacturer for details. CPU, Memory, and hard-disc space requirements with 16-bit color depth and Auto Dust Brush are as follows: CPU: Pentium 166 MHz or later (Pentium III or later is recommended.) RAM: 128 MB actual memory or larger. (256 MB or more is recommended.) HD free space: 1.2GB or larger (2GB or larger is recommended.)

Error-free operation is not guaranteed for any of the systems recommended. System requirements are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
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KONICA MINOLTA INTRODUCES NEW CONSUMER FILM SCANNER
Affordable new DiMAGE Scan Dual IV film scanner allows first time users and advanced users alike to produce high-quality scans from 35mm and Advanced Photo System film
Las Vegas, NV (February 12, 2004) Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. introduces the new easy-to-use DiMAGE Scan Dual IV film scanner, a successor to the popular DiMAGE Scan Dual III. The new Konica Minolta DiMAGE Scan Dual IV incorporates a number of features found only on high-end scanners, allowing it to faithfully and accurately reproduce film images into digital files quickly and easily. In addition, it uses a new high performance 3-line color 3200 dpi CCD sensor and an advanced optical system specifically designed by Konica Minolta for film scanning. This enables this affordable 35mm and Advanced Photo System* film scanner to deliver high image quality. The economical new DiMAGE Scan Dual IV delivers high quality images sure to satisfy any photo enthusiasts imaging needs, said Jon Sienkiewicz, vice president of marketing, Konica Minoltas Camera Division. The easy to use DiMAGE Scan Dual IV produces digital image files that equal or surpass more expensive film scanners and offers quality not available in flatbed scanners. With an auto focusing system that is not available in flatbed scanners and a 16-bit A/D conversion and a wide dynamic range of 4.8, the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Scan Dual IV faithfully reproduces the rich variations in tone from light to dark of the original film image. Moreover, Multi-sample Scanning improves the scan data by reducing random noise. The DiMAGE Scan Dual IV features advanced image correction technology. These include: Auto Dust Brush - Auto Dust Brush automatically detects dust on the film surface that blowers cannot remove, and corrects the image. Moreover, a Photoshop Plug-in has been added so that images can be corrected in real-time using the bundled software Photoshop Elements 2.0. Users can also select areas for correction, and adjust the processing level. Pixel Polish - Pixel Polish software brings various corrective features for matching the overall image to specific elements in the picture such as person, night scene, trees and sky, in addition to allowing the user to restore faded colors, or correcting backlit and under/over exposure.

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Konica Minolta Introduces DiMAGE Scan Dual IV (contd)
Digital Grain Dissolver - Digital Grain Dissolver reduces the affect of grain in color film without sacrificing original image detail. Thanks to improved sequences in the scanning process and the USB2.0 interface, high-speed operation including image transfer and display is possible in only 21 seconds per image even at the highest resolution of 3200 dpi. The DiMAGE Scan Dual IVs high-speed auto focus with an upgraded algorithm and improved motor drive control allows the scanner to be focused quickly onto the center or a selected point within the image. The DiMAGE Scan Dual IV makes operation easier and shortens work time by incorporating the Batch Scan and the Quick Scan function. Batch Scan Utility enables continuous scanning under user-set optical input resolution, exposure and image correction, so scan work is more efficient. And, because pressing the Quick Scan button allows the user to scan 6 continuous frames, users can shorten the amount time needed to complete scan work. The film scanners Easy Scan Utility provides simple operation that completes scanning in 4 easy steps by using high performance, high-speed auto focus. In addition, this new film scanner can scan 35mm filmstrip images from corner to corner thanks to a new film holder that enables a 100% field of view.
(* with optional Advanced Photo System adapter)
About Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., headquartered in Mahwah, NJ, is the North American sales and marketing subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. (Tokyo, Japan). On August 5, 2003 Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. was formed to enhance both the competitive business capabilities and earning capacities of Konica Corporation and Minolta Co., Ltd. Consumers around the world have come to know and trust the Konica and Minolta brands for all their imaging needs. Since the earliest days of the photo industry, Minolta and Konica have applied their talents and resources to create products and services that are essential to the world of imaging. Today, these efforts concentrate on the most important aspects of imaging: the quality of the images, the tools and methods for creating images, and the creation of environments for the application of images. This focus on the essentials of imaging ties together the companys key business and consumer product lines. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of 35mm and Advanced Photo System film, single-use cameras, digital and 35mm film cameras, accessory lenses, binoculars, photographic and color measurement meters. In addition the company offers color print photo papers, Inkjet photo paper, digital minilabs, digital film scanners, optical instruments, software and advanced imaging and sensing technologies. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. also provides wholesale photofinishing services and Internet imaging services. It is a complete imaging company, from input through output. For more information about Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., its products and services, visit www.ph.konicaminolta.us. All brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Contact Information: Steve Rosenbaum/Leigh Grimm S.I.R. Marketing Communications, Inc. 631-757-5665 sir@sironline.com Steve Eliasof Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. 201-574-4282