Nikon Coolscan V ED LS50 Digital Scanner

An economical, friendly, high-performance film scanner, the Coolscan V ED is designed for ease of operation, even for first-time scanner users. A true optical resolution of 4000dpi 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 just 38 seconds (including image transfer and display).

Users who wish to print out scanned images or attach them to email, and also those who are archiving 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 to this dedicated film scanner when it comes to image quality.

Further enhancing the value of the Coolscan V ED is a line-up of accessories for scanning a variety of film types including 35mm strips, slide mounts and APS cartridges.

High-resolution scanning at 4000dpi delivers 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.

Exclusive Nikon technologies figure largely in the 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 Coolscan V ED reduce chromatic aberration and image distortion. This results in superior sharpness and contrast. Nikon's own LED illumination technology means no maintenance, no warmup 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 from Advanced Science Fiction, 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). A Scan Image Enhancer feature 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 with the operational ease you'd expect, and the quality your images deserve.

Media	Negatives and positives, in color and monochrome
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	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	3,964-pixel linear CCD image sensor
Color separation	Performed by RGB LEDs
Optical resolution	Up to 4,000 pixels per inch
A/D conversion	14 bits per color
Density range	4.2
Output	Full color or greyscale 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
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