Quick Start Guide

Nikon Film Scanner

Part s of t he Scanner

After reading the license agreement, click Accept to accept the agreement and view the ReadMe le. Take a few moments to read this le, which may contain important information that could not be included in the product manuals. Click Continue to proceed to the next step.

AC connector

If you need help:
Visit http://www.nikontechusa.com/ or call 1-800-NikonUX (for users in the U.S.A.) Vist http://www.europe-nikon.com/support (for users in Europe and Africa) Visit http://www.nikon-asia.com/ (for users in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East)
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Status LED If the computer is not already equipped with an IEEE 1394 (Firewire) interface, install the supplied IEEE 1394 interface board. Before Nikon Scan can be installed, users of Windows 98 SE will need to update the IEEE 1394 drivers, install the interface board, and then install the IEEE 1394 interface drivers. For more information, see Installing the IEEE 1394 (Firewire) Interface Board on page 64 of the Users Manual.
Power switch Eject button
Click Install to begin installation. Nikon Scan 4 will be installed to the folder shown under Install Location. In Mac OS X, Nikon Scan 4 is installed to the Applications : Nikon Software folder on the start-up disk. The default install location for Mac OS 9 is the Applications (Mac OS 9) : Nikon Software folder on the OS 9 start-up disk.

Holder slot

IEEE 1394 (Firewire) connector
If Multiple Copies of Photoshop Are Installed (Mac OS 9 Only) If a copy of the Nikon Scan plug-in is installed in the plug-ins folders for supported versions of Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop can be used to acquire images directly from the scanner. If more than one copy of Photoshop is installed on the computer, a list of plug-ins folders will be displayed. Select the plug-ins folders for the copies of Photoshop that will be used to acquire images and click Continue to copy the Nikon Scan plug-in to the selected folders.

Windows

The opening dialog of the color space selection wizard will be displayed. Click Use Wizard.

Preparation

Check the package contents
Turn the computer on and wait for Windows to start up. Do not connect the scanner. Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP Professional / Windows 2000 Professional When installing or uninstalling Nikon Scan, log in as the Computer administrator (Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional) or Administrator (Windows 2000 Professional). Earlier Versions of Nikon Scan Before installing Nikon Scan 4, uninstall any earlier versions of Nikon Scan. See Uninstalling Nikon Scan on pages 7072 of the Users Manual.
The opening dialog of the color space selection wizard will be displayed. Click Use Wizard. Click Windows.

Click Macintosh.

Remove the scanner from the box and conrm that you have all the items listed below. SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED lm scanner Power cable IEEE 1394 (Firewire) cable FH-835S 35-mm strip-lm holder Masking sheets (2) FH-835M 35-mm slide-mount holder FH-869S medium-format strip lm holder IEEE 1394 (Firewire) interface board CD-ROM Nikon Scan CD (Yellow) Nikon Scan Reference Manual / Easy Scanning Guide CD Nikon View CD (Yellow) Nikon View Reference Manual CD Warranty Users Manual Quick Start Guide (this guide)

Important

A list of color-space proles will be displayed. Select sRGB (recommended) and click OK. For more information on color-space proles, see page 88 of the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).

A list of color-space proles will be displayed. Select Apple RGB (recommended) and click OK. For more information on color-space proles, see page 90 of the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).
Insert the Nikon Scan CD in the CD-ROM drive. After a brief pause, a language selection dialog will be displayed. Select a language and click Next. The Welcome dialog will be displayed. Click the Software tab and click Install.
Windows 98 SE If the computer displays a message stating that an IEEE 1394 update is required, click OK to continue with installation. Once installation is complete and the computer has restarted, update the IEEE 1394 drivers as described on page 65 of the Users Manual.
Click Yes to add Nikon Scan 4 to the Dock (Mac OS X) or create an alias of Nikon Scan 4 on the desktop (Mac OS 9).

Mac OS X Mac OS 9

Click Finish to exit the Nikon Scan installer.
Click Quit to exit the installer.
Click Restart to restart the computer.
The opening dialog of the Nikon Scan installer will be displayed. Click Next.
Click Yes to restart the computer.

See Other Side

Turn on the computer and wait for it to start up. Do not connect the scanner. Mac OS X Administrator privileges are required to install or uninstall Nikon Scan. Mac OS 9 CarbonLib 1.6 or later is required to install Nikon Scan 4. If the installer detects an earlier version, a message will be displayed. Click Install to upgrade to a new version of CarbonLib. Be sure to restart the computer before continuing the installation.

Macintosh

After reading the license agreement, click Yes to accept the agreement and proceed with installation.
Nikon Scan Reference Manual / Easy Scanning Guide CD
This CD contains the Nikon Scan Reference Manual, which provides complete information on Nikon Scan, and the Easy Scanning Guide, an animated guide introducing such basic scanning tasks as setting image size and resolution.

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The default install location for Nikon Scan (c: \Program Files\Nikon\Nkscan4) is displayed under Destination location. To choose a different location, click Browse and navigate to the desired folder. Click Next to begin installation. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes to create the destination folder for Nikon Scan.

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Easy Scanning Guide* Nikon Scan Reference Manual Windows Macintosh * Icons may differ. Extensions may not be displayed in some environments.

Warranty

User's Manual Manuel de I'utilisateur Manual del Usuario
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Install Nikon Scan

Before connecting the scanner, install Nikon Scan as described below. Supported operating systems Windows Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Mac OS X (version 10.1.5 or later) Mac OS 9 (version 9.1 or later)
Other system requirements are detailed on page 10 (Windows), 15 (Macintosh) of the Users Manual.
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When prompted to select the scanner drivers, conrm that LS- 4000/8000/9000 is selected and click Next.
Insert the Nikon Scan 4 CD in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Welcome icon ( ) in the root directory of the Nikon Scan 4 CD. A language selection dialog will be displayed. Select a language and click Next.
The Welcome dialog will be displayed. Click the Software tab and click Easy Install.
Windows 2000 Professional The dialog shown at right will be displayed; click Yes (if the dialog is displayed twice, click Yes each time).

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Click Yes to create a shortcut to Nikon Scan on the desktop. Associating Image Enhancement Extensions with Nikon Scan If Nikon Capture or other Nikon software is already installed on the computer, a dialog will be displayed requesting permission to associate image enhancement settings le extensions with Nikon Scan. Click Yes.
Mac OS X Clicking Install displays the Authenticate dialog shown at right. Enter the administrator name and password and click OK.
Viewing the Nikon Scan Reference Manual Double-click the manual.pdf icon on the reference manual CD. Adobe Acrobat Reader will start and a language selection screen will be displayed; click the appropriate link to view the manual in the desired language. Note that Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or later is required to view the Reference Manual; Windows users can install Acrobat Reader 5 from the Acrobat Reader folder on the reference manual CD. Viewing the Easy Scanning Guide Double-click the easy_guide.exe icon (Windows), easy_guide_OSX icon (Mac OS X), or easy_guide_OS9 icon (Mac OS 9). The Macromedia Flash Player will start and a language selection screen will be displayed; click the appropriate link to view the guide in the desired language. The Easy Scanning Guide can also be copied to the computer hard disk for ease of reference. Copy the easy_guide_main folder and easy_guide.exe (Windows), easy_guide_OSX (Mac OS X), or easy_guide_OS9 (Mac OS 9) to the desktop*.

* Users of Mac OS X should ensure that the start-up disk is named using only letters and numbers (the default name for the start-up drive is Macintosh HD). The guide may not start if the volume name contains punctuation or other non-alphanumeric characters.

Scanning

This side of the guide describes how to connect the scanner to the computer and scan images using Nikon Scan. Be sure to complete the steps on the other side of this guide before proceeding.
Place medium-format lm in the holder. Place the lm with the reective base up and the matte emulsion surface down. Make sure the lm is ush with the stops.
Select the frames to be scanned. Click the thumbnail drawer tab.

Thumbnail drawer tab

Click the Scan button to scan the image. When scanning is complete, the image will be opened in an image window. The image in the image window will reect any rotations, ips, and other modications made in the scan window.

Connect the scanner

Shape of plug varies with country or region of purchase
After conrming that the power switch is in the off position, connect the power cable as shown and plug the scanner into a general-purpose household outlet.
Press the covers down until they latch.
The thumbnail drawer will open. The frames in the lm are identied by frame number. To view each frame as a small thumbnail preview, click the button.
Click to display thumbnails
Thumbnail area Click to hide thumbnails Selected thumbnail
The frames will be scanned in the order shown at right.
A thumbnail will be created for each frame. Click a frame to select it for preview at a larger size in the scan window preview area.
The scan window may remain open on top of the image window. Drag the scan window to move it out of the way of the image window.
Connect the IEEE 1394 (Firewire) cable as shown.
Direction of insertion Drag to enlarge thumbnail area

Start Nikon Scan

Windows If a shortcut was created at installation, double-click the shortcut ( ) created on the desktop. Nikon Scan can also be started by clicking the Start button and selecting Nikon Scan 4 > Nikon Scan 4 from the Programs menu. When connecting the cable, align the rounded edge of the connector with the matching curve on the scanner or computer IEEE 1394 (Firewire) interface connector (see illustration below). Using the wrong connector or attempting to insert the connectors in another orientation could not only damage the connector, but also the scanner or computer. Macintosh Nikon Scan can be started by clicking the Nikon Scan icon ( ) in the Dock (Mac OS X) or double-clicking the Nikon Scan alias ( ) on the desktop (Mac OS 9). Note that these options are only available if Nikon Scan was added to the Dock or an alias was created during installation. Nikon Scan can also be started by locating the folder in which Nikon Scan was installed and opening the Nikon Software : Nikon Scan 4 folder. Double-click the Nikon Scan 4 icon ( ). Under Mac OS X, the Nikon Software folder will be in the Applications folder on the start-up disk. Under Mac OS 9, the default install location is in the Applications (Mac OS 9) folder on the start-up disk. The scan window will open.

The Progress Window The Progress window shows the progress of preview and scan operations. Click Stop to cancel the current operation.
To save the image, select Save from the File menu. A Save As dialog will be displayed; navigate to the desired location, choose a name and le type, and click Save.
Click the Preview button to preview the selected frame in the preview area.

Eject the lm and

turn the scanner off
Remove the holder from the scanner. To remove the holder, either press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the Eject button ( ) in the scan window.
Eject button Eject button
Click the triangle next to the Layout Tools palette in Tool Palette 1. The Layout Tools palette will be displayed.
Computer or scanner interface terminal (cross-section)
IEEE 1394 cable connector (cross-section)

Progress window

Select Exit (Windows) or Quit (Mac OS 9) from the File menu. In Mac OS X, select Quit Nikon Scan 4 from the Nikon Scan 4 menu. Turn off the scanner as described below.
The supplied IEEE 1394 cable can not be connected to computers with a four-pin DV connector. Use a cable with one six-pin and one fourpin connector or a six-to-four pin adapter (sold separately).
The Layout Tools palette can be used to: Rotate or ip the image in the preview area If the preview image is not in the desired orientation, rotate or ip the image by clicking the , , or button.
Rotate image 90 counter-clockwise Flip image horizontally Rotate image 90 clockwise Flip image vertically

Turning the Scanner Off

The procedure for turning the scanner off depends on the computer operating system. Follow the steps below to turn the scanner off.

Power switch

After making sure that the computer is running, press the power switch to turn the scanner on. The status LED will blink for about two minutes while the scanner initializes. Wait until the status LED glows steadily.

Scan window Status LED

Tool Palette 1

Status LED

Windows 2000 Professional A Digital Signature Not Found dialog will be displayed the rst time the scanner is connected and turned on. Click Yes to register the scanner with Windows. Windows 98 SE Users of Windows 98 SE may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 Second Edition CD when the scanner is connected and turned on for the rst time following installation of Nikon Scan. Register the scanner with Windows as described on page 65 of the Users Manual.
Mac OS 9 Before using Nikon Scan under Mac OS 9, be sure to read the section on recommended memory allocations on page 139 of the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD). Temporary Storage (Windows Only) A message may be displayed stating that the folder selected for temporary storage is not available. Click OK to use the default folder.

Select the area to be scanned To select the portion of the image that will be scanned (called the crop), click the Crop Tool ( ) in the Layout Tools palette and drag the mouse over the image.

Ready the lm and holder

The next step is to insert lm in the holder. The type of lm that can be scanned depends on the holder used. This guide describes how to medium-format negatives in the supplied FH-869S holder for medium-format (also known as 120/220, 2 or Brownie) lm strips and 59 mm 82 mm electron microscope lm. The length of the lm strip that can be inserted in the holder depends on the type of lm: 6 4.frames 13 frames frames Medium-format lm strip See the Users Manual for information on scanning other types of lm, including 35mm lm strips.
Check that the status LED has stopped blinking. Keeping the holder straight, slide it slowly into the holder slot with the arrow up and facing toward the scanner. Once the holder has been inserted as far as the insertion guides, the automatic loading mechanism will activate. Remove your hands from the holder when loading starts. The holder is in scanning position when loading stops.

Insert the holder

The borders of the crop are indicated by a dotted line. The size of the crop can be changed by dragging its borders. To change the position of the crop, place the cursor inside the selected area and drag it to a new location. For information on the other image enhancement tools in Tool Palette 1, see pages 3076 of the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).
Mac OS / Windows XP / Windows 2000 Professional After checking that the status LED is not blinking, turn the scanner off by pressing the power switch. Windows Me Shut down the computer. Once the computer has turned off, press the power switch to turn the scanner off. Windows 98 SE Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the task bar and select Stop Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED from the menu that appears. A message will be displayed stating that the scanner can be safely removed from the system; click OK and follow the on-screen instructions to terminate communication with the scanner. Press the power switch to turn the scanner off.
Nikon View (Nikon View 6 or later)
If Nikon View is installed on the computer, selecting Show Nikon Browser from the Nikon Scan Tools menu will start the Nikon Browser component of Nikon View. Nikon View can be used to view scanned images either as thumbnails or at full size and to edit and print images after scanning. For more information, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (available in pdf format on the Nikon View Reference manual CD) or Nikon Views on-line help.

Tip: Specifying Output Size and Resolution
When an image is displayed in the preview area, the Crop palette in Tool Palette 1 can be used to specify the size and resolution at which the image will be scanned (for details, see pages 3640 of the Nikon Scan Reference Manual on the Nikon Scan Reference Manual / Easy Scanning Guide CD). For example, to scan an image so that it can be printed within the margins of A4 (29.7 21.0 cm) or letter-sized (11 8.5) paper using a typical inkjet printer, adjust settings as follows:printing:

Click to open the Crop

FH-869S holder for medium-format lm strips
Do not use force. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the holder or scanner. Attempting to remove the holder during loading or otherwise interfering with the loading mechanism could cause scanning errors.
Select Show Nikon Browser from the Nikon Scan Tools menu

palette.

Choose Keep this crop.

Choose cm or inches from

Place the lm in the holder

Depressions Latches

Insert a nger into the depressions in the holder, release the latches, and open the holder.

the output units menu.

Enter a value for either Height
The explanation that follows assumes that negatives have been inserted in the holder. Click the lm-type menu and select Neg (Color), then click the frame size menu and select 6 7.

Conrm that pixels/inch

or Width that will t on A4 or letter-sized paper. The other value will automatically be adjusted to maintain the current crop. is selected in the resolutions units menu and enter an output resolution of 360.
Nikon View can be installed from the Nikon View 6 CD. Before you can install Nikon View 6, you must uninstall any earlier versions of Nikon View.

Nikon View

To register your copy of Nikon View, open the Product Registration panel in the Install Center window and click the Product Registration button (Internet connection required)*.
* Not available in some areas.

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Select Neg (Color)

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Nikon Scan 4 System Requirements

Windows

CPU OS RAM* Hard disk** Display Interface Others Pentium 300MHz or faster Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional pre-installed model 128MB or more (512MB or more recommended) 40MB required for installation (200MB recommended), with an additional 200MB of free disk space available while Nikon Scan is running 800 x 600 with 16-bit color (full color recommended) USB***: Built-in USB 1.1 ports, USB 2.0 IEEE 1394: OHCI-compliant IEEE 1394 interface required CD-ROM drive required for installation

Macintosh

CPU OS RAM* Hard disk** Power PC G3 or G5 (G4 or G5 recommended) Mac OS 9 (9.1 or later), Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later) Mac OS 9: 64MB or more (256MB or more recommended) Mac OS X: 128MB or more (512MB or more recommended) 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 800 x 600 with 16-bit color (full color recommended) USB***: Built-in USB 1.1 ports, USB 2.0 Firewire: Only built-in Firewire ports supported CD-ROM drive required for installation

Display Interface Others

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).
Note: Scanning times and other performance-related statistics are based on Nikon internal testing results.
Digital ICE4 Advanced is Digital ICE, Digital ROC, Digital GEM and Digital DEE. Digital ICE4 Advanced are technologies developed by Applied Science Fiction. Digital ICE Professional is technology developed by Applied Science Fiction. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. March 2008 2003-2008 NIKON CORPORATION
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The Nikon Difference exclusive core technologies for unrivaled performance
In the two decades since Nikon unveiled the first film scanner, we have accumulated considerable expertise and applied it to the development of exclusive, cutting-edge technologies. They serve as the foundation for the unparalleled performance offered by both SUPER COOLSCAN models.

Scanner Nikkor ED lens

The single most important element in the production of high-quality scans is the lens. As you would expect from a world leader in optical technology, Nikon has incorporated lenses of the highest quality in our film scanners. Compared to ordinary glass, our ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens elements are superior in edge-to-edge sharpness, definition and contrast, as well as color registration, saturation and accuracy. No other scanner manufacturer can match this level of optical performance.
Low-heat, high-accuracy LED light source

Most competitors scanners use halogen or fluorescent lamps as light sources, but they require time to warm up and the heat they generate can cause damage to film. Nikons SUPER COOLSCAN models are the only scanners to employ LEDs as their source of light. LEDs are a stable, precise light source requiring neither maintenance nor warmup time, and theres no risk of your film suffering heat-related damage. LED illumination also assures stability in color characteristics, which contributes to faithful reproduction.
Nikon Color Management System
The Nikon Color Management System, or Nikon CMS, provides consistently accurate reproduction of image data on monitors and in printouts. This powerful tool permits the manipulation of colors in the calibrated RGB color spaces before the data are transferred to the host application. Profiles detailing the color characteristics and the output device (monitor or printer) ensure high color-accuracy in almost any operating environment. Both of Nikons SUPER COOLSCAN scanners are compatible with ICC (International Color Consortium) version 4 standards.
Latest achievements from the leader in desktop film scanning
Dynamic, sophisticated core technologies. A history of excellence in digital imaging. World-renowned optics. These are the attributes that have made Nikon the dominant force in the desktop film scanning market. Nikons SUPER COOLSCAN scanners are available in two models, each offering superior optical components, color reproduction and image correction functions, along with incomparable operability. Both models, also possess defining capabilities that, when integrated with Nikons advanced core technologies, make them the best in their class. Whether for home use or for application in small- to large-scale business operations, Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN desktop film scanners get the job done better and faster than any in the field.

Digital ICE 4 Advanced

Nikons world-renowned optics and innovative lighting help to optimize the effectiveness of Digital ICE4 Advanced components, making Nikon scanners and the automatic image correction technology an ideal match. These latest editions of Nikons COOLSCAN film scanners are the first ever to offer Digital ICE, Digital ROC, Digital GEM and Digital DEE all in one package. In addition to providing superb image correction, the power of these technologies also serves to improve the time- and cost-efficiency of your enterprise, regardless of scale.

Digital ICE4 Advanced are technologies developed by Applied Science Fiction.
The speed and performance of a leader
High-quality, high-speed scanning of 35mm (135) format film Ultra-fast 20-second scanning 4,000 dpi optical resolution and 16-bit A/D converter Plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface for rapid transfer of image data Digital ICE4 Advanced
Multi-format scanning at its finest
High-quality scanning of multiple film formats (120/220, 35mm, etc.) 4,000 dpi optical resolution and 16-bit A/D converter High-speed IEEE 1394 interface High-speed scanning (35mm slides: 40 seconds; 6 x 9: 185 seconds) Digital ICE4 Advanced with Digital ICE Professional
Comprehensive Scanner Control

ast, efficient scanning

6 frames, or the 35mm STRIP FILM HOLDER FH-835S with the 9000 ED for up to 12 frames and you can select different settings for each frame. The 5000 ED can batch-scan up to 40 frames of an uncut roll of film (optional ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30), or up to 50 mounted slides (optional SLIDE FEEDER SF-210), giving you time-efficient, highquality scanning capability.
The 5000 ED with SLIDE FEEDER SF-210
nmatched image restoration functions
r o g r e s s i ve f e a t u r e s f o r h i g h - q u a l i t y i m a g e s
Color negative scanning Multi-sample scanning
Quick operation Simply turn on the power, and the scanner is ready for operation. When using the SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER MA-21, focus is achieved automatically once the scanner recognizes the type of film about to be scanned. You can begin scanning right away, as necessary exposure adjustments are made during image preview. Batch scanning for increased productivity You can easily initiate the automatic scanning of multiple frames. For example, using the STRIP FILM ADAPTER SA-21 with the 5000 ED enables batch scanning of as many as
Scan Image Enhancer for one-touch image correction Without the trouble of complicated control settings, the Scan Image Enhancer automatically adjusts brightness and color saturation to produce images with optimal contrast.

With Scan Image Enhancer

Without Scan Image Enhancer
Stunning image corrections with Digital ICE4 Advanced technology
Digital ICE Digital ROC Digital GEM

With SUPER COOLSCAN

With other film scanners With multi-sample scanning (16x) Without multi-sample scanning In order to clearly present the benefits of this function, the above images gamma values have been adjusted.
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Digital ICE ON Digital ROC ON Digital GEM ON
Improved color negative scanning Nikon has upgraded its negative film scanning algorithm, significantly boosting image quality. Details that were once hidden in the darker portions of an image are now revealed. Correction of color casts found in color negative film has also been achieved, and monochrome negative film scans now offer smoother, more natural gradation. Efficient autofocus delivers crisp, accurate images Scanning curled film strips and film mounts of varying thickness means that the film plane will not always be in the same position relative to the lens. This makes accurate focusing essential in producing superior-quality scans. Nikons latest film scanners feature fast, precise autofocusing, for crisp, clear images quickly and easily. For even higher accuracy, you can select a particular focus point on an image about to be

scanned. Superior scans through Nikons image control By using image control features such as Unsharp Mask, Tone Curve and LCH editor during the scanning process, you are virtually guaranteed images of higher quality than would result from post-scan adjustments made using other image control software. Multi-sample scanning for rich, noise-free images The multi-sample scanning feature exposes details in the darker portions of photos while eliminating nearly all noise that can appear in those areas after only one scan. By making as many as 16 passes, multi-sample scanning only available with the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED and 5000 ED helps ensure faithful reproduction with smoother gradation.

Digital ICE OFF

Digital ROC OFF

Digital GEM OFF

Digital ICE (Image Correction & Enhancement) Digital ICE works in tandem with Nikons special LED illumination to remove surface defects like dust and scratches from a scanned image without altering the underlying composition, details or any other elements of the original image.
Digital ICE Professional The 9000 ED features Digital ICE Professional which is an advanced version of Digital ICE and compatible with Kodachrome film.
Digital DEE (Dynamic Exposure Extender) Digital DEE makes its debut in Digital ICE4 Advanced. This new feature helps reveal details that are sometimes lost in shadows and highlights. It compensates for the underexposure of backlit subjects or shaded areas as well as the overexposure of brightly lit areas.
Quality scans made easy Even first-time scanner users will be astonished at how simple quality film scanning can be. Nikon Scan 4 features an intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) that allows you to quickly and easily preview images and even make necessary adjustments before scanning. Easy Scanning Guide Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN film scanners come with an Easy Scanning Guide CD-ROM
which features a Flash animated explanation of the setup and operation of your new scanner. It also advises you on the quickest way to scan images based on the film type, the desired quality and the application.
Digital ROC (Restoration Of Color) Digital ROC restores colors lost through fading of the original film. After calculating the amount of color shift, it then instantly rebuilds and restores the deteriorated color values automatically. The results are faithfully rendered digitized images. Digital GEM (Grain Equalization & Management) Digital GEM reduces the effects of film grain. It reads the grain details in film, extracting all the vital data related to image quality and color. The resulting images are sharp, clear and devoid of grain clumping or graininess.

With Digital DEE

Without Digital DEE
Notes: Digital ICE is compatible with both color film and color process monochrome film, but is not recommended for use with monochrome film. With the 5000 ED, when Digital ICE is applied to Kodachrome film, blurred images or localized loss of detail may occasionally occur, depending on the film used. With the 9000 ED, when using Digital DEE to scan medium-format film in a Windows operating environment, Crop palette settings must be adjusted so that the file size is 169MB or less.

Specifications

Media Negatives and positives, in color and monochrome 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 frames (frames with optional ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30); strips of frames can be scanned with optional STRIP FILM HOLDER FH-3 Advanced Photo System (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 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 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 Linear CCD image sensor with 3,964-pixel in two adjacent lines Color separation Performed by RGB LEDs Optical resolution Up to 4,000 pixels per inch
U n r i va l e d s c a n n i n g s p e e d
Speeding Into a New Era in Professional Film Scanning
The new SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED is the only choice for professional photographers who demand both quality and speed. Boasting a true optical resolution of 4,000 dpi and 16 bit A/D conversion, the 5000 ED provides amazing image quality, amazingly fast. An unmatched scanning speed of 20 seconds per image brings desktop scanning to an entirely new level. Optional adapters enhance productivity further by enabling the automatic scanning of mounted slides and uncut rolls of film. The features, quality and speed found here make the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED ideal for imaging professionals needing quality scans at the fastest speed possible.
The SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED features a new low-noise, 2-line CCD sensor which dramatically reduces scanning time compared to conventional 1-line CCD sensors. You can now scan a frame of 35mm film at super-high resolution in only 20 seconds. In addition, autofocusing speed has also been cut to a mere 4 seconds.
The 5000 EDs Multi-sample scanning function makes as many as 16 passes, revealing details in shadowy areas while virtually eliminating noise.

Stunning Image quality

With a 4,000 dpi optical resolution creating high-resolution, 21megapixel image data from your 35mm film, you can create large, high-quality prints. The 16-bit A/D converter reads each colors gradation (RGB) in approximately 65,000 steps, so details which are sometimes lost in shadows and highlights will appear in your digital images. A multi-sample scanning feature eliminates random noise seen as pixel artifacts in dark, shadowy areas.

2-line CCD sensor

A/D conversion 16 bits per color Density range 4.8 Output Full color 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 35C (50 95F) Relative humidity: 20 60%
Major Features 4,000 dpi true optical resolution 16-bit A/D converter New Scanner Nikkor ED lens Amazingly fast 20-second scanning Newly-developed, high-quality 2-line CCD sensor New advanced image processing algorithm for color negative film Multi-sample scanning Quick AF & Quick Preview Scan Image Enhancer High-speed USB 2.0 interface Digital ICE4 Advanced (Digital ICE Quad Advanced) Optional SLIDE FEEDER SF-210 for up to 50 mounted slides Optional ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30 for up to 40 frames from a film strip
SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED Accessories
For efficient, versatile film scans An impressive array of versatile adapters and holders enables users to scan a variety of film formats:
16-bit A/D conversion 14-bit A/D conversion In order to clearly present the benefits of this function, the images gamma values have been adjusted.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 96 x 172 x 315mm (3.8 x 6.8 x 12.4 in.) Weight (approx.) 3kg (6.6 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) Preview: 11 seconds Scan*: 20 seconds
*Includes time required to display the scanned image
Accomplish more in less time
The 5000 EDs USB 2.0 interface dramatically increases data transfer speed, while various adapters help maximize productivity. The optional ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30 enables scanning of uncut film rolls, while the optional SLIDE FEEDER SF-210 offers continuous scanning of mounted slides. When used together with the batch scanning function, you can leave the 5000 ED unattended while it scans up to 40 images with the SA-30 and up to 50 slides with the SF-210. No other film scanning system offers this level of productivity.

STRIP FILM HOLDER FH-3 (optional) For scanning film strips (one to six frames) with the MA-21
MEDICAL SLIDE HOLDER FH-G1 (optional) For 26 x 76mm preparates (slide glass)
SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER MA-21 (supplied) For slide-mounted 35mm (135) film
STRIP FILM ADAPTER SA-21 (supplied) For 35mm (135) strip film with 2 to 6 frames
IX240 FILM ADAPTER IA-20(S) (optional) For IX240 (Advanced Photo System) film cartridge
ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30 (optional) For 35mm (135) strip and roll film with 2 to 40 frames
SLIDE FEEDER SF-210 (optional) For slide-mounted 35mm (135) film up to 50 slides
The 5000 ED with ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30
Media Negatives and positives, in color and monochrome 35mm film strips of 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 35mm slides slides with mounts 1.0 3.2mm thick, 49 50.8mm wide Medium-format film frames (6 x 4.5), 13 frames (6 x 6), or 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 strips of frames can be scanned with optional 16mm FILM HOLDER FH-816 Preparates (slide glass for microscope) prepared slides (26 x 76mm, 0.8 2mm thick) can be scanned with optional MEDICAL SLIDE HOLDER FH-8G1 Aperture/scan range (pixels) 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,x 6: 56.9 x 56.9mm/8,964 x 8,x 7:56.9 x 70.0mm/8,964 x 11,x 8: 56.9 x 77.5mm/8,964 x 12,x 9: 56.9 x 83.7mm/8,964 x 13,176 5.9 x 8.2: 56.9 x 83.7/8,964 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 AC 100240 V, 50/60 Hz Operating environment Temperature: 10 35C (50 95F) Relative humidity: 20 60% Dimensions (W x H x D) 249 x 498.5 x 202 mm (9.8 x 19.6 x 8.0 in.) Weight (approx.) 9kg (19.8 lbs) Scanning time (time to complete preview or scan when no options selected) 35 slide (with FH-835M) Preview: 13 seconds Scan*: 40 seconds 120/220 slide (with FH-869S) Preview: 38 seconds Scan*: 185 seconds

Nikon Scan 4s comprehensive image control options afford you freedom in image quality control and enhancement, helping to ensure high-quality professional printing.
A Breakthrough in Professional Multi-Format Film Scanning
The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 EDs multi-format capability is specifically designed for imaging professionals. Scanning is possible for 120/220, 35mm, 6 x 7, 6 x 9, 16mm, electron microscope and other film formats. The 9000 EDs large-diameter Scanner Nikkor ED lens, 3-line CCD image sensor and LED light source with rod dispersion have all been improved for enhanced image quality with faster scanning speeds. These premium features give you the leading edge in professional desktop imaging.
Pro quality and multi-format versatility
The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED scans a variety of film formats, including medium format (120/220), 35mm (135) format, 16mm, electron microscope and preparates (glass slides for a microscope). To reproduce the high definition of mediumformat films, the 9000 ED boasts special optics and a 3-line CCD sensor new 3-line CCD image sensor. The Scanner Nikkor ED lens has a larger, specially designed diameter which ensures high-resolution reading of medium-format film while delivering unparalleled optical purity to the CCD.
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Major Features Multiple film formats (120/220, 35mm, etc.) 4,000 dpi true optical resolution 16-bit A/D converter Large-diameter new Scanner Nikkor ED lens Improved rod dispersion LED illumination High-speed scanning (35mm slide film: 40 seconds; 6 x 9: 185 seconds) Newly-developed, high-quality 3-line CCD sensor New advanced image processing algorithm for color negative film Multi-sample scanning Quick AF & Quick Preview Highspeed IEEE 1394 interface Scan Image Enhancer Digital ICE4 Advanced (Digital ICE Quad advanced) with Digital ICE Professional With 4,000 dpi optical resolution and 16-bit A/D conversion, astoundingly vivid images are produced. For example, using 8,946 x 8,946-pixel image data in a 6 x 6 format, over 65,000 steps per color (RGB) are at the 9000 EDs disposal. The LED light source is also specially designed for multi-format scanning, with LEDs for each color (RGB plus IR) using dispersed rod illumination (see illustration). The result is a smoother reproduction of picture grain and more accurate reading and rendering of every color.

LED Dispersed light Film LED
Rod dispersion LED illumination
SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED Accessories
Film holder variety covers multiple formats An impressive array of versatile film holders enables users to scan a variety of film formats:
List of holders 35mm STRIP FILM HOLDER FH-835S (supplied) Strip type 35mm strip film with 1 to 12 frames, up to 2 strips 35mm MOUNTED FILM HOLDER FH-835M (supplied) Mount size Width: 49~50.8mm (1.9~2.0 in.) Thickness: 1.0~3.2mm (0.04~0.13 in.) Up to 5 slides 120/220 STRIP FILM HOLDER FH-869S (supplied) Strip type 6 x 4.5 strip film with 1 to 4 frames 6 x 6 strip film with 1 to 3 frames 6 x 7/8/9 strip film with 1 to 2 frames 59 x 82mm electron microscope film 120/220 MOUNTED FILM HOLDER FH-869M (optional) Film type 6 x 4.5/6 film with 1 frame 6 x 7/8/9 film with 1 frame 120/220 STRIP FILM HOLDER WITH GLASS FH-869G (optional) Strip type 6 x 4.5 strip film with 1 to 4 frames 6 x 6 strip film with 1 to 3 frames 6 x 7/8/9 strip film with 1 to 2 frames 59 x 82mm electron microscope film 120/220 FILM ROTATED HOLDER WITH GLASS FH-869GR (optional) Strip type 6 x 4.5 strip film 6 x 6 strip film 6 x 7/8/9 strip film 59 x 82mm electron microscope film 24 x 58mm panoramic film 24 x 65mm panoramic film 16mm FILM HOLDER FH-816 (optional) Film type 16mm film up to 3 strips MEDICAL SLIDE HOLDER FH-8G1 (optional) Slide glass type 26 x 76mm preparates (slide glass) up to 3 frames Max. total thickness: 2mm
Expert image control features
The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED with Nikon Scan 4 provides you with comprehensive digital darkroom capability. Enhanced LED illumination has enabled the incorporation of Digital ICE Professional, which is effective with Kodachrome film. With only a few pre-scan adjustments, you can achieve high-quality images that remain faithful to the original color composition something other imagecontrol applications struggle with. Nikons Color Management System (CMS) also ensures that every shade and hue can be accurately reproduced in nearly all operating environments.