Nikon Coolscan 5000 ED
The Nikon Coolscan 5000 ED is a film scanner for 35mm films . The scanner is sometimes also given the name “LS5000 ED”, where LS stands for “Laser Soft”. The automated scanning of several framed slides , film strips and uncut film rolls is possible with the help of adapters that are also available . The film scanner was launched in 2003 and has since enjoyed the reputation of being the best desktop scanner for 35mm film. There has been no modernized successor and since 2010 the Nikon Coolscan 5000 has been sold in good used condition for several times its original price.
Technical specifications
| Optical resolution : | 4000 ppi ; effective 3900 ppi |
| Color depth : | 16 bit |
| Density range : | 4.8 |
| Multiple sampling | Yes (up to 16 times) |
| Light source: | RGB - and infrared - LEDs |
| Interface: | USB 2.0 |
| File formats: | TIFF , NEF (Nikon RAW ), JPEG |
| Supplied software: | Nikon Scan 4.0 |
At the end of 2007, Nikon announced that it would discontinue support for its Nikon Scan software; With the correct installation / online instructions, the scan software is also compatible with Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 and Windows Vista 64 bit . The Nikon software can also be used with Windows 10. With independent scanner software such as SilverFast or Vuescan , the scanner can be used with current operating systems without any problems.
adapter
Several adapters are available for the film scanner.
MA-21 (slide mount adapter)
Allows individual, framed slides to be scanned. Included. (MA-20 can also be used as an alternative)
SA-21 (film strip adapter)
enables automatic scanning of 2 to 6 images on a film strip. Included.
SF-210 (slide magazine)
enables up to 50 framed slides to be scanned in batches (depending on the thickness of the frame, the feed size can be adjusted).
SF-200 (slide magazine)
Predecessor of the SF-210 (same functions, but not adjustable).
FH-3 (film strip holder)
with which up to 6 individual unframed negatives or positives can be scanned.
SA-30 (film roll adapter)
enables automatic scanning of 35mm film rolls.
IA-20 (S) (APS adapter)
enables the scanning of APS film rolls with 25/40 frames.
FH-G1 (specimen holder)
enables medical preparations to be scanned.
important functions
The Coolscan 5000 ED has a Digital ICE (Image Correction and Enhancement), which detects and removes image errors caused by dust and scratches. This is already done during the scanning process by means of infrared scanning. The method can only be used for color films. In black and white films, the silver grains of the film are interpreted as dirt. Since ICE uses the separate IR channel, it can no longer be carried out afterwards. It is therefore advisable to always switch ICE on. All other corrections can be carried out later on the scanned image with a good image processing program. It should also be noted that the Nikon Coolscan 5000ED has problems using the ICE process with Kodachrome slides. Due to the scratch correction with Kodachrome, image details are lost to a large extent. It is therefore advisable to digitize Kodachrome without ICE.
The film scanner also has a Digital-ROC ( Restoration of Colors ), which restores the faded colors in the original artwork and corrects the color cast , a Digital-GEM ( Grain Equalization and Management ), which removes disturbances caused by the film grain, and a digital DEE ( Dynamic Exposure Extender ), which improves the reproduction of details in areas of shadows and highlights in overexposed or underexposed photos (a forerunner of the Nikon D-lighting function).
Scan examples
Effect of ICE technology
Scratches and dust are removed.
Slide scan without ICE
Slide scan with ICE
Effect of ROC technology
ROC can be set in steps 1 to 10. Too much ROC correction leads to an overemphasis on the red and green colors.
Slide scan without ROC
Slide scan with ROC on a medium level
Slide scan with ROC at the highest level
Slide scan without ROC
Slide scan with ROC on a low level
Slide scan with ROC at the highest level
Effect of GEM technology
GEM can be set in levels 1 to 4. The effect is similar to that of a soft focus. It is only visible at a high magnification.
Slide scan without GEM
Slide scan with GEM on a low level
Slide scan with GEM at the highest level
See also
literature
- Sascha Steinhoff: Digitizing slides and negatives with Nikon Scan, VueScan, SilverFast. dpunkt-Verlag, Heidelberg 2007, ISBN 3-89864-414-6 .
Web links
- Test report (ScanDig)
- Product info Nikon Coolscan 5000
- Product info Nikon Scan 4.0
- Multi-page report on the Nikon Coolscan 5000 ED
Individual evidence
- ↑ Nikon product page. Retrieved September 5, 2016 .
- ↑ Patrick Wagner: Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED film scanner: test report, slide scanner experience report, assessment of image quality, resolution, speed, accessories. Retrieved June 29, 2017 .
- ↑ Using Nikon Scan 4 with Nikon 5000 ED on Win10. Retrieved February 10, 2018 .
- ↑ Nikon Europe - Compatibility of Nikon software with Mac OS 10.5. (No longer available online.) Formerly in the original ; Retrieved June 19, 2009 . ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
