2003-10-28

TOKYO -- Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of its new film scanner - the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED.

Engineered to meet the exacting standards of imaging professionals, the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED is designed to handle a broad range of film formats such as 35mm, 120/220, 16mm, 6 x 7, 6 x 9 film, electron microscope and more. True 4,000 dpi optical resolution, 16-bit A/D conversion of the input signal and a 16-bit output combine to deliver brilliant, color-true images.

Users in fields such as advertising and studio photography who regularly work with 120/220 format films will value the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED’s versatility and superior scan quality. Photo enthusiasts who own medium-format cameras will also appreciate this high-performance, high-quality scanner.

A true optical resolution of 4,000 dpi and 16-bit A/D conversion allow the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED to produce images of incredible overall quality, and a broader dynamic range helps reveal the details concealed within the darker portions of a scene. Multi-sample scan capability of as many as 16 passes ensures faithful reproduction with smoother gradation. Newly developed high-quality 3-line CCD sensors contribute to high image quality, as well as fast scanning (35mm: 40 seconds; 6 x 9: 185 seconds).

Driving the unmatched performance of the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED are Nikon’s exclusive core technologies. Scanner Nikkor ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lens elements offer superior edge-to-edge sharpness, definition and contrast, and superb color fidelity. The scanner also employs Nikon’s proprietary rod dispersion LED illumination -- no maintenance, no warmup time, and no risk of heat-related damage to films. For consistently accurate representation of color on monitors and prints, the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED features the Nikon Color Management System (Nikon CMS). The ability to manipulate color data in multiple RGB color spaces results in extremely high precision. These technologies form the backbone of a premier optical system that produces images of amazing quality.

The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED also features unparalleled image restoration capabilities. Digital ICE⁴ Advanced™, the newly upgraded digital image correction technology, consists of Digital ICE™ (Image Correction & Enhancement), Digital ROC™ (Reconstruction Of Color), Digital GEM™ (Grain Equalization & Management), and a newly added component, Digital DEE™ (Dynamic Exposure Extender). The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED’s exclusive Digital ICE Professional™ is now also compatible with Kodachrome film. For brightness and color saturation adjustment that’s one-touch simple, Scan Image Enhancer is also on board.

All of these highly advanced features and capabilities, complemented by an IEEE 1394 interface for high-speed image transfer, come together to form the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED -- the new king of the desktop film scanning realm.

• Multi-format scanning
  The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED scans a great variety of film formats such as medium format (120/220), 16mm, electron microscope and preparates, as well as 35mm (135) format. This capability makes the scanner ideal for graphics or imaging professionals.

• Superb quality, color-true images
  The scanner’s 4,000-dpi optical resolution and 16-bit A/D converter produce astoundingly vivid images. The Scanner Nikkor ED has a larger, specially designed diameter which ensures high-resolution reading of medium-format film while delivering unparalleled optical purity to the CCD. With an LED light source that features LEDs for each color using dispersion rod illumination, the SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED delivers smoother, more accurate image reproduction.

• Pro-quality performance
  The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED boasts a new 3-line CCD image sensor that enables super high-quality scanning at high speeds (35mm: 40 seconds; 6 x 9: 185 seconds). The high-speed IEEE 1394 interface enables fast transfer of the image data.

• Unmatched image restoration functions
  
  • Scan Image Enhancer
    The Scan Image Enhancer function automatically adjusts brightness and color saturation, producing images with optimal contrast.
    
  • Digital ICE⁴ Advanced™
    Digital ICE⁴ Advanced™ is an impressive suite of four image correction technologies. Digital ICE™ removes surface dust and scratches.
    Digital ICE Professional™, only available with the Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED, features compatibility with Kodachrome film. Digital ROC™ automatically rebuilds and restores deteriorated color values for faithfully rendered images.
    Digital GEM™ reduces the effects of film grain, producing sharp, clear images without clumping or graininess.
    The newly added Digital DEE™ uses exposure compensation to help reveal details that may be hidden in shadowy or highlighted portions of scenes.
    

• Multiple film format (120/220, 35mm, etc.) scanning capability
• 4,000-dpi true optical-resolution scanning, 16-bit A/D converter featuring 16-/8-bit output for crisp, color-true images
• Exclusive Scanner Nikkor ED high-performance lens elements for reduced color aberration and minimized image distortion
• Improved rod dispersion LED technology ensures consistently accurate color reproduction and offers smoother overall image tone
• Fast scanning (35mm: approx. 40 seconds., 6 x 9: approx. 185 seconds including image transfer to display) at 4,000 dpi
• Newly developed high-quality 3-line CCD sensor
• Improved image processing algorithm for significant boost in scan quality of color negative film
• Multi-sample scanning capability of up to 16 passes for faithful reproduction and smoother gradation
• Quick AF & Quick Preview enhance operability and convenience
• High-speed IEEE 1394 interface for high-speed image transfer
• Enhanced Color Management System for higher precision, in compliance with ICC (International Color Consortium) version 4 standards
• Digital ICE⁴ Advanced™ automatic correction function
  1. Digital ICE™ (Image Correction & Enhancement) removes dust, scratches and fingerprints from scanned images. The SUPER COOLSCAN 9000 ED’s Digital ICE Professional™ is compatible with Kodachrome film
  2. Digital ROC™ (Reconstruction Of Color) recreates and restores faded color values for vivid, faithfully rendered images
  3. Digital GEM™ (Grain Equalization & Management) equalizes image grain for sharp, clear images with no clumping or graininess
  4. Digital DEE™ (Dynamic Exposure Extender) helps reveal details lost in shadows and highlights
• New Scan Image Enhancer for one-touch image correction
• Driver software Nikon Scan 4 features an intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) that enables easy, comprehensive scanner control
• Easy Scanning Guide CD-ROM helps users setup and operate the scanner
• Nikon View Software for simplified viewing and archiving of scanned images