KONICA MINOLTA DiMAGE SCAN ELITE 5400 II FILM SCANNER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS 2005 HONOR
Mahwah, NJ (August 19, 2005) Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. announces that the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II 35mm film scanner has received the prestigious European Scanner of the Year 2005-2006 award from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). This award is especially significant because it recognizes Konica Minoltas commitment to offer advanced technology and reliability for consumers and professionals alike, said Paul Zakrzewski, Director of Product Management for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. We are honored that EISA has selected the innovative yet affordable new DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II as a superior imaging product throughout Europe. The European Scanner of the year 2005-2006 award was presented to the DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II based on high ratings for high-speed scanning, as well as sophisticated image correction that virtually eliminates the effects of scratches, dust, fading, graininess, and shadow and highlights using Digital ICE4, and improved dynamic range and a noteworthy reduction in noise when using the Multi-sample Scanning feature. In April, the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II also received an award for Best Film Scanner in Europe 2005 from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II Major Features Delivers 42.2 megapixels thanks to a high performance 5400 dpi 3-line color CCD. Film Expert Algorithm for improving color reproduction of negative film Quick Scan System for a faster workflow High speed scanning at 25 seconds* per frame even at 5400 dpi resolution Auto Loading Index that automatically starts index scanning when a film holder is loaded High Speed Preview to instantly display enlarged preview images High speed auto focus 16-bit A/D conversion (dynamic range of 4.8) Multi-sample scanning for reducing random noise Digital ICE4 to greatly increase work efficiency (Digital ICE for Dust & Scratch Removal, Digital ROC for Color Restoration, Digital GEM for Film Grain Management, and Digital SHO for Shadow & Highlight Optimization) Pixel Polish for various automatic image correction Quick Scan button that continuously scans 6 frames with a single press Manual Focus dial for adjusting focus as one desires 3 driver software programs to choose from Easy Scan Utility for easy 3-step scanning Batch Scan Utility for large volume scanning with less work

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II Wins 2005-2006 EISA Awards (contd)
DiMAGE Scan Utility for detailed image correction Master Setup that allows users to save and load all settings such as image correction, Digital ICE4 and others Edge-to-edge full frame scanning thanks to a new film holder that enables a 100% field of view. Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface
*Based on Konica Minoltas standard test method under Windows environments. Scan time under Macintosh environments is approximately 30 seconds per frame.
About The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) consists of nearly 50 prominent magazines from 20 European countries in fields such as photography, video, audio and home theater. The EISA awards are presented annually to the best photographic equipment and chosen by the Photo Panel of EISA representing editor-in-chief and technical editors from these professional magazines. 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.kmpi.konicaminolta.us. All brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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DiMAGE SCAN ELITE 5400 II
New scanner delivers 42.2 megapixels and features a new Film Expert Algorithm for improved color reproduction of negative film, and Digital ICE4 and Pixel Polish for automatic image corrections
Orlando, FL (February 19, 2005) Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Canada, Inc. introduces the new DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II film scanner designed for photo enthusiasts and professionals alike. As the successor to the DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 which became popular because of its powerful 5400 dpi resolution, the new Konica Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II further improves color reproduction of negative film with a new Film Expert Algorithm and delivers high speed scanning at a rate of 25 seconds* per frame. In addition, this new film scanner features 16-bit A/D conversion, Digital ICE4 and Konica Minoltas Pixel Polish for automatic high quality image corrections, and Easy Scan and Batch Scan Utilities.
The DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II not only offers 42.2 megapixel resolution by adopting a high performance 5400 dpi 3-line color CCD, but it improves color reproduction of negative film with a new Film Expert Algorithm developed with photofinishing technology. Without the hassle of manually adjusting, it can faithfully reproduce colors in images of different exposure characteristics and color balance of various types of negative film.
With a 16-bit A/D conversion and a wide dynamic range of 4.8, the new DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II faithfully reproduces the rich variations in tone from light to dark of the original film image. In addition, Multi-sample Scanning improves the scan data by reducing random noise.
The DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II incorporates a Quick Scan System that greatly increases work efficiency over earlier models. Because of an improved drive mechanism, optimized internal processing and proprietary optics, the time required for setup, scanning and auto-focusing has been greatly reduced. These improvements increase the speed of earlier models two-fold to enable scanning at a rate of 25 seconds* per frame. The DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II also features an Auto Loading Index that automatically begins index scanning the moment a film holder has been loaded. It also offers a High Speed Preview that allows users to instantly display enlarged preview images without preview scanning. These features shorten the total workflow by speeding up image selection and comparison.
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II enables users to easily and accurately correct images, and thereby greatly improve work efficiency, by incorporating Digital ICE4 (pronounced ICE-Quad) featuring Digital ICE, Digital ROC, Digital GEM and Digital SHO, which offers detailed correction support, and Konica Minoltas Pixel Polish, which allows users to correct images according to characteristics of the scene.
Digital ICE Digital ICE automatically detects and corrects dust, scratches, fingerprints, mildew and other blemishes found on film. With speedy careful processing, it reproduces the original quality at the time the picture was taken.
Digital ROC Digital ROC uses advanced dye signature analysis to identify and restore faded colors on older film and slide images.
Digital GEM Digital GEM analyzes film emulsion patterns and reduces graininess while preserving image quality, color and sharpness.
Digital SHO Digital SHO optimizes contrast and exposure to reveal additional image detail in areas of deep shadow or extreme highlight.

Pixel Polish Konica Minoltas Pixel Polish optimizes brightness and color to suit scene, color and contrast of each image. It can correct image characteristics such as people, nightscapes, trees and skies.
The DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II features three types of driver applications in order support a wide range of users. Users can select a driver according to objective and purpose. The Easy Scan Utility is a 3-step on-screen-instructed procedure that beginners can use effortlessly. The Batch Scan Utility makes scan work more efficient by enabling continuous scanning at a user-set resolution, exposure and correction. The standard DiMAGE Scan Utility is great for creating works as it gives users the chance to set and correct images in detail.
The DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II has a Quick Scan button and Manual Focus dial on the front panel to make scan work easier and faster. Simply pressing the Quick Scan button starts up the DiMAGE Scan Launcher where the user can easily select the driver applications for the job at hand. In addition, workflow is shortened when settings have been changed because users need only press a button to continuously scan six frames. The Manual Focus dial allows users to focus images as desired.
DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II Major Features Delivers 42.2 megapixels thanks to a high performance 5400 dpi 3-line color CCD. Film Expert Algorithm for improving colour reproduction of negative film Quick Scan System for a faster workflow High speed scanning at 25 seconds* per frame even at 5400 dpi resolution Auto Loading Index that automatically starts index scanning when a film holder is loaded High Speed Preview to instantly display enlarged preview images High speed auto focus 16-bit A/D conversion (dynamic range of 4.8) Multi-sample scanning for reducing random noise Digital ICE4 to greatly increase work efficiency (Digital ICE for Dust & Scratch Removal, Digital ROC for Color Restoration, Digital GEM for Film Grain Management, and Digital SHO for Shadow & Highlight Optimization) Pixel Polish for various automatic image correction Quick Scan button that continuously scans 6 frames with a single press Manual Focus dial for adjusting focus as one desires 3 driver software programs to choose from Easy Scan Utility for easy 3-step scanning Batch Scan Utility for large volume scanning with less work DiMAGE Scan Utility for detailed image correction Master Setup that allows users to save and load all settings such as image correction, Digital ICE4 and others Edge-to-edge full frame scanning thanks to a new film holder that enables a 100% field of view. Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface

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 Canada, 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. It is a complete imaging company, from input through output. For more information about Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Canada Inc., its products and services, visit www.konicaminolta.ca

Contact:

Phone: E-mail:
Michelle Laforge Marketing Manager Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Canada, Inc. 1329 Meyerside Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 1C9 905-565-7636 michellel@ph.konicaminolta.ca
Technical Specifications Type Film type Optical resolution Scan sizes 35mm film scanner 35mm film (color/black & white, negative/positive) 5400 dpi 25.06 x 37.25mm 35mm Film Holder scan area: 24 x 36mm Maximum input pixels: 5328x7920 pixels Moving film, fixed sensor, single-pass scan 3-line color CCD with 5340 pixels per line Primary color filter 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x, Off 35mm film holder: Maximum 6 frames Slide mount holder: Maximum 4 frames 16 bit per color channel 8 bit and 16 bit per color channel 4.8 (computed value) Windows Index scan Prescan Scan 12 seconds 8 seconds 25 seconds Macintosh 16 seconds 9 seconds 30 seconds
Scanning method Image sensor Filter Multi-sample scanning Continuous scan A/D conversion Output data Dynamic range Scan time
* Index scan with the six-frame 35mm slide holder. * With positive film. * Approximate time with maximum optical resolution(5400dpi), 8-bit color depth, No auto focus, No multi-sample scanning, No cropping, No image corrections, No auto exposure, No color matching, No Digital ICE4 or Pixel Polish processing. * Scan time varies with the system environment, film images, scanner preferences and functions used. * Scan time is longer for negative film than positive film. * Scan time is longer when Digital ICE4 or color matching function is on. Scan time Test Conditions: Windows: CPU: Pentium 4 3.2 GHz, OS: Windows XP Professional RAM: 1GB HDD free space: 69GB Interface: USB 2.0 port built-in Application: Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1, 80% of memory allocated to application. Macintosh: CPU: PowerPC G5 Dual 2GHz OS: Mac OS X v10.3.6 RAM: 1.5GB HDD free space: 61GB Interface: USB 2.0 port built-in Application: Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1, 80% of memory allocated to application.

Interface Focusing Light source Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Standard accessories
USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Autofocus and manual focus (motor drive / manual), Center / Spot focus area White LED 100-120 V AC, 50/60 Hz for North America with the supplied AC adapter. Maximum 20W ENERGY STAR compliant 72.8 x 6.5 x 13.6 in. (70 x 165 x 345mm) Approximately 3.3 lb. (1.5 kg) 35mm Film Holder FH-M20, Slide Mount Holder SH-M20, USB Cable UC-2 (USB2.0 compatible), AC Adapter AC-U26, CD-ROM For DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 II, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, Reset tool RT-M10
System Requirements Interface CPU (*2) Operating systems IBM PC/AT compatible computers(*1) USB 2.0 / 1.1 Pentium166MHz or later processor Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition 128 MB or more of RAM Macintosh(*1) USB 2.0 / 1.1 PowerPC G3 or later Mac OS 9.2.2 Mac OS X v10.1.3 to 10.1.5, v10.2.1 to 10.2.8, v10.3 to 10.3.6

RAM (*2)

Hard-disk space Monitor
600 MB or more on the startup disk. 800x600 monitor capable of displaying High Color (16-bit) is required. 1024x768 monitor is recommended. Adobe Photoshop 6.0.1, 7.0.1, CS(8.0.1), Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, Paint Shop Pro 8, and Corel PHOTO-PAINT 11. Adaptec, Inc.: USB2 Connect 3100, USB2 Connect 5100, Duo Connect Belkin: Hi-speed USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Card, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 3-Port Low Profile PCI Card Preinstalled USB port.
Tested applications (*3) Recommend ed interface (*3)
128 MB or more of RAM (free memory space excluding memory used for applications and OS) 600 MB or more on the startup disk. 800x600 monitor capable of displaying at least 32,000 colors is required. 1024x768 monitor is recommended. Adobe Photoshop 6.0.1, 7.0.1, CS (8.0.1), Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 Belkin: Hi-speed USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Card, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 3-Port Low Profile PCI Card Preinstalled USB port.
(*1) Not compatible with Fast User Switching (Windows XP and Mac OS X v.10.3). (*2) Necessary to meet the requirements recommended for use with the OS. (*3) Operation must be guaranteed by the manufacturers to work with the OS. For details, contact the respective manufacturer.

16-bit output with Digital ICE4 Windows: CPU: Pentium 166MHz or later, Pentium III or later recommended. / RAM: 256MB or more, 512MB or more recommended. / Hard Disk Space (Start up disk): 3GB or more, 6GB or more recommended. Macintosh: CPU: PowerPC G3 or higher, PowerPC G4 or higher recommended. / RAM: At least 320 MB of RAM. (512 MB or more recommended) / Hard Disk Space (Start up disk): 3GB or more, 6GB or more recommended. Pixel Polish Windows: CPU: Pentium 166MHz or later, Pentium III or later recommended. / RAM: 256MB or more, 512MB or more recommended. / Hard Disk Space (Start up disk): 1.2GB or more, 2GB or more recommended. Macintosh: CPU: PowerPC G3 or higher, PowerPC G4 or higher recommended. / RAM: At least 256 MB of RAM. (512 MB or more recommended) / Hard Disk Space (Start up disk): 1.2GB or more, 2GB or more recommended.
Specification figures are based on Konica Minolta's standard test method. Error-free operation is not guaranteed for any of the systems recommended.
Specifications, accessories and system requirements are subject to change without notice.
* Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE, DiMAGE Scan and Pixel Polish are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. * Windows and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. * Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. * Digital ICE4, Digital ICE, Digital ROC, Digital GEM and Digital SHO are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. * Other corporate and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.