Multi-Format Film Scanner LS-4500AF

1995 Release

Main Features

• Supports formats from 35mm to 4 x 5 in.
  
• Dual optical scanning head system
  
• Precision 12-bit A/D conversion
  
• Autofocus
  
• 360-degree rotation film carriers with masks for popular frame sizes
  
• Easy-access front-loading design
  
• Easy-to-operate Nikon driver software
  

Specifications



Reading system/Optics

Film type		4 x 5 in. film 40mm, 65mm, 75mm, and 120/220 formats, including 6 x 4.5, 6 x 6, 6 x 7, 6 x 9cm, up to panorama formats 35mm film (single frame, 6-frame strip, mounted film) Transparency, positive or negative, color or monochrome
Reading resolution		5,000-pixel monochrome linear CCD x 2 A 1,000 dpi reading resolution B 3,000 dpi reading resolution Note: Dual optical system modes are indicated by [A] and [B] in this chart.
No. of pixels		A Maximum 5,000 x 12,000 pixels B Maximum 5,000 x 18,000 pixels
Effective scanning area		A 5 in. (Main scan) x 6 in. (Sub-scan) B 42mm (Main scan) x 6 in. (Sub-scan)
Light source		12V-20W halogen lamp
Color separation		RGB frame sequential
Film carrier		Three film carriers are available: FH-45* For sheet film (with 11 masks for different film sizes: 4 x 5 in., 6 x 9, 6 x 8, 6 x 7, 6 x 6, 6 x 4.5cm, 35mm, 6 x 6cm x 2 frames, 6 x 4.5cm x 2 frames, 35mm x 2 frames, 35mm x 4 frames) FH-351N* For 35mm mounted film (1 frame of 35mm film); with three attachments: for 4 frames of 35mm film, for 120/220 format sheet films and for 4 x 5 in. sheet films FH-356 For 35mm strip film (12 frames of 35mm film)
Imaging optics		A 8 lenses in 4 groups B 6 lenses in 4 groups
Autofocus		Contrast detection by CCD, focusing area selectable, manual focusing by software-controlled servo

Scanning/Signal processing

Image scanning		Three-pass RGB Main scan 5,000-pixel monochrome linear CCD A : 5,000 pixels (hardware-interpolated to 10,000) B : 5,000 pixels Sub-scanning stepper-driven film stage A : 3 steps/line (2,000 dpi) B : 2 steps/line (3,000 dpi)
Scan time		A Preview : Approx. 90 sec. (incl. pre-scan time) Final scan : Standard mode -- approx. 210 sec. Medium-speed mode -- approx. 180 sec. (@1,000 dpi, 4,500 x 3,600 pixels for approx. 46.3MB) B Preview : Approx. 60 sec. (incl. pre-scan time) Final scan : Standard mode -- approx. 200 sec. Medium-speed mode -- approx. 120 sec. (@3,000 dpi, 3,900 x 2,600 pixels for approx. 29MB)
Scanning spatial density		Pixel density A maximum 2,000 dpi interpolated from 1,000 dpi B maximum 3,000 dpi Pixel size A 12.7µm square B 8.5µm square
A/D conversion		12 bits per color channel
Output data		8 bits per color channel

Data transfer

Panel indicators		POWER, BUSY and ERROR status indicated by LED
Scanning software		Photoshop ™ plug-in for Mac ® OS and TWAIN source for Windows ® . Nikon Scan application supports Photoshop ™ plug-in and TWAIN source on both Mac ® OS and Windows ® platforms
Interface		SCSI-II
Image transfer		Three-pass RGB frame sequential
Maximum transfer rate		1MB/sec. or better

Operating conditions

Power requirements		100 - 120VAC/200 - 240VAC; 0.8A/0.4A, 50/60Hz
Environmental		Temperature: 10°C - 35°C (50°F - 95°F) Relative Humidity: 30 - 85% (non-condensing)
Dimensions (W x D x H) and weight (approx.)		295 x 420 x 250mm; 13kg(11.6 x 16.5 x 9.8 in.; 28.7 lb.)

*FH-45 and FH-351N can be manually rotated for precise alignment.

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