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Jun. 1998
Tokyo, Japan (Nippon) 1998-06-15 --- Nikon proudly announces yet another milestone in the progress of film scanning technology.
Following up on the release of the ultrahigh-performance SUPER COOLSCAN 2000,
Nikon presents the 10-bit A/D, 2,700-dpi COOLSCAN III.
The COOLSCAN III incorporates technology that delivers the high image quality and functionality that have become the standard for Nikon scanning products.
The COOLSCAN III boasts high scanning speed and multi-format (35mm[135] / IX240(Advaced Photo System ™) film) flexibility.
High-resolution scanning at 2,700 dpi can be performed in only 20 seconds (without the transfer of data to a computer).
Furthermore, the small size (footprint) and light weight of the COOLSCAN III allow users to situate the scanner in the most convenient location, and to easily relocate it when necessary.
"CleanImage ™" function*, a revolutionary new scanning technology, also found in its predecessor, the SUPER COOLSCAN 2000, automatically removes imperfections such as dust, scratches, fungus and fingerprints from scanned color film's images.
(Photo : left to right).
Nikon's "CleanImage™" function adopts "Digital ICE (Image Correction Enhancement)™" technology developed by Applied Science Fiction Inc. (U.S.A.)
It only applies to color films.
The Nikon Color Management System performs the optimal color adjustment for the final output device, and near-perfect reproduces the color of the original film on the output device monitor.
And for scanning 35mm [135] format slide mounts, slides, film strips or IX240 (Advanced Photo System ™) film (optional), adapters are available (IX240 FILM ADAPTER IA-20 is optional) that are easily mounted on the front of the scanner.
The new scanning software "Nikon Scan Ver.2" is a Photoshop™ plug-in for Mac OS™ and a TWAIN source for Windows® users.
And for scanning 35mm [135] format slide mounts, film strips or IX240 (Advanced Photo System ™) film adapters are available (IX240 FILM ADAPTER IA-20 is optional) that are easily mounted on the front of the scanner.
Major Features
Nikon 35mm / IX240 Film Scanner LS-30 (COOLSCAN III) Specifications
Reading system / Optics |
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| Film type | 1) 35mm [135 format] / IX240 (Advanced Photo System ™) (IA-20 film adapter optional) 2) Positive or negative, 3) Color or monochrome |
| Reading resolution | 2,592-pixel monochrome linear CCD 2,700 dpi |
| Film adapter | 1) SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER MA-20, 2) STRIP FILM ADAPTER SA-20 (2 to 6 frames) , 3) IX240 FILM ADAPTER IA-20 (optional) |
| Scanning area | 24.3 x 36.5 mm (2,592 x 3,894 pixels) |
| Effective area | 1) 23.3 x 34.7 mm (35mm[135] strip), 2) 16.1 x 26.9 mm (IX240) |
| Illumination method | Condensed and diffused light |
| Light source | R, G, B, LED array |
| Color separation | RGB line sequential |
| Imaging optics | 6 lenses in 4 groups |
| Autofocus | Contrast detection by CCD, Focusing area selectable |
| Manual focus | Manual focusing by software-controlled servo |
Scanning / Signal processing |
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| Image scanning | CCD and optical systems driven Target fixed Single-pass scan |
| Scan time | Approx. 20 sec. at 2,700 dpi (typical scan time without data transfer to computer) The typical scan time with data transfer to computer and output time for display without "CleanImage ™" (color negative / color positive) is 30 sec. |
| Density range | 3.0 |
| Thumbnail scanning | 1) 35mm [135] strip film : 2 to 6 frames 2) IX240 film : 15 / 25 / 40 frames |
| Batch scanning | Available with STRIP FILM ADAPTER SA-20 (up to 6 frames) and IX240 FILM ADAPTER IA-20 (up to 40 frames) (optional) |
| A/D conversion | 10 bits |
| Output data | 8 bits per color channel |
| "CleanImage ™" function | User selectable (for color films only) |
| Nikon Color Management System | Built-in |
Data transfer |
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| Panel indicators | READY, BUSY and ERROR status indicated by LED |
| Scanning software | Nikon Scan Ver.2 |
| Interface | SCSI-II, SCAM supported SCSI connector : D-sub 50 pins half pitch x 2 SCSI ID switch : Rotary switch Terminator : Built-in active terminator, ON-OFF user selectable |
| Image transfer | Single-pass RGB line sequential |
| Maximum transfer rate | 4MB / sec. |
Operating conditions |
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| Power requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 0.3 to 0.2 A, 50 / 60Hz |
| Environmental | Temperature : 10 to 35 ° C (50 to 95 ° F) Relative humidity : 20 to 85 % RH (non-condensing) |
Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 85.5 x 142 x 275 mm (3.4 x 5.6 x 10.8 in.) |
| Weight (Approx. ) | 2.4 kg (5.5 lbs.) |
SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER MA-20 |
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| Mount size | Width : 49 to 50.8 mm (1.9 to 2.0 in.) Thickness : 1.0 to 3.2mm (0.04 to 0.13 in.)t |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 85.5 x 142 x 275 mm (3.4 x 5.6 x 10.8 in.) with LS-30 |
STRIP FILM ADAPTER SA-20 |
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| Strip type | 35mm [135] strip film with 2 to 6 frames (use of one frame requires FH-2 STRIP FILM HOLDER) |
| Loading method | Automatic loading, Bare strip film loaded automatically |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 85.5 x 142 x 325 mm (3.4 x 5.6 x 12.8 in.) with LS-30 |
IX240 FILM ADAPTER IA-20 (Optional) |
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| Film type | IX240 (Advanced Photo System ™) film |
| Loading method | Automatic loading |
| Thumbnail scan time | Approx. 80 sec. (25 frames) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 85.5 x 142 x 325 mm (3.4 x 5.6 x 12.8 in.) with LS-30 |
