Nikon V ED, 9000ED, 5000 ED User Manual
The Nikon Difference — exclusive core technologies
for unrivaled performance
In the decade since Nikon unveiled the first COOLSCAN film
scanner, we have accumulated considerable expertise and
applied it to the development of exclusive, cutting-edge
technologies. They serve as the foundation for the unparalleled
performance offered by each model in the COOLSCAN lineup.
Scanner Nikkor ED lens
The single most important element in
the production of high-quality scans is
the lens. As you would expect from a
world leader in optical technology, Nikon
has incorporated lenses of the highest
quality in each of our film scanners.
Compared to ordinary glass, our ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens elements are superior in edge-to-edge sharpness, definition and contrast, as well as color registration, saturation and accuracy. No
scanner manufacturer can match this level of optical performance.
Low-heat, high-accuracy LED light source
Most competitors’ scanners use
halogen or fluorescent lamps as light
sources, but they require time to warm
up and the heat they generate can
cause damage to film. Nikon’s
COOLSCAN series are the only scanners to employ LEDs as their source of light. LEDs are a stable,
precise light source requiring neither maintenance nor warmup
time, and there’s no risk of your film suffering heat-related damage.
LED illumination also assures stability in color characteristics, which
contributes to faithful reproduction.
Three new achievements from the leader in desktop film scanning
Dynamic, sophisticated core technologies. A history of excellence in digital imaging. World-renowned optics. These are the
attributes that have made Nikon the dominant force in the desktop film scanning market.
Nikon’s COOLSCAN lineup features three models, each offering superior optical components, color reproduction and image
correction functions, along with incomparable operability. Every model, however, also possesses defining capabilities that,
when integrated with Nikon’s advanced core technologies, make each COOLSCAN scanner the best in its class.
Whether for home use or for application in small- to large-scale business operations, Nikon COOLSCAN desktop film scanners get the job done — better and faster than any in the field.
Welcome to imaging excellence
•High-quality scanning of 35mm (135) format film
•4,000 dpi optical resolution and 14-bit A/D converter
•Plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface for rapid transfer of image data
•Fast 38-second scanning
•Digital ICE
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Advanced™
The speed and performance of a leader
•High-quality, high-speed scanning of 35mm (135) format film
•Ultra-fast 20-second scanning
•4,000 dpi optical resolution and 16-bit A/D converter
•Plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface for rapid transfer of image data
•Digital ICE
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Advanced™
Multi-format scanning at its finest
•High-quality scanning of multiple film formats (120/220, 35mm, etc.)
•4,000 dpi optical resolution and 16-bit A/D converter
•High-speed IEEE 1394 interface
•High-speed scanning (35mm slides: 40 seconds; 6 x 9: 185 seconds)
•Digital ICE
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Advanced™ with Digital ICE Professional™
Nikon Color Management System
The Nikon Color Management System,
or Nikon CMS, provides consistently
accurate reproduction of image data on
monitors and in printouts. This powerful
tool permits the manipulation of colors
in the calibrated RGB color spaces
before the data are transferred to the host application. Profiles
detailing the color characteristics and the output device (monitor or
printer) ensure high color-accuracy in almost any operating environment. Each scanner in Nikon’s COOLSCAN lineup is compatible
with ICC (International Color Consortium) version 4 standards.
Digital ICE4Advanced™
Nikon’s world-renowned optics and }
innovative lighting help to optimize the
effectiveness of Digital ICE
Advanced™ components, making Nikon
scanners and the automatic image
correction technology an ideal match.
The latest editions of Nikon’s COOLSCAN film scanners are the first
ever to offer Digital ICE™, Digital ROC™, Digital GEM™ and Digital
DEE™ all in one package. In addition to providing superb image
correction, the power of these technologies also serves to improve
the time- and cost-efficiency of your enterprise, regardless of scale.
Digital ICE4Advanced™ are technologies developed by Applied Science Fiction.
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Comprehensive
Scanner Control
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▼ Color negative scanning ▼Multi-sample scanning
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Quick operation
Simply turn on the power, and the scanner is
ready for operation.
When using the SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER
MA-21, focus is achieved automatically once
the scanner recognizes the type of film about
to be scanned. You can begin scanning right
away, as necessary exposure adjustments are
made during image preview.
Batch scanning for increased productivity
You can easily initiate the automatic scanning
of multiple frames. For example, using the
STRIP FILM ADAPTER SA-21 with the 5000
ED or V ED enables batch scanning of as
imple, user-friendly operation
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many as 6 frames, or the 35mm STRIP FILM
HOLDER FH-835S with the 9000 ED for up to
12 frames — and you can select different settings for each frame.
The 5000 ED can batch-scan up to 40 frames
of an uncut roll of film (optional ROLL FILM
ADAPTER SA-30), or up to 50 mounted slides
(optional SLIDE FEEDER SF-210), giving you
time-efficient, highquality scanning
capability.
The 5000 ED with
SLIDE FEEDER SF-210
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Scan Image Enhancer for
one-touch image correction
Without the trouble of complicated control settings, the Scan
Image Enhancer automatically
adjusts brightness and color
saturation to produce images
with optimal contrast.
Stunning image corrections with Digital ICE4Advanced™ technology
▼Digital ICE™
With Scan Image Enhancer
▼Digital ROC™
Without Scan Image Enhancer
▼Digital GEM™
Digital ICE™ ON
With other film scanners
Improved color negative scanning
Nikon has upgraded its negative film scanning
algorithm, significantly boosting image quality.
Details that were once hidden in the darker
portions of an image are now revealed.
Correction of color casts found in color negative film has also been achieved, and monochrome negative film scans now offer
smoother, more natural gradation.
Efficient autofocus delivers crisp,
accurate images
Scanning curled film strips and film mounts of
varying thickness means that the film plane
will not always be in the same position relative
to the lens. This makes accurate focusing
essential in producing superior-quality scans.
Nikon’s new film scanners feature fast, precise
autofocusing, for crisp, clear images quickly
and easily. For even higher accuracy, you
can select a particular focus point on
an image about to be scanned.
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With Multi-sample scanning (16x)
In order to clearly present the benefits of this function, the image’s
gamma values have been adjusted.
Superior scans through Nikon’s
image control
By using image control features such as
Unsharp Mask, Tone Curve and LCH editor
during the scanning process, you are virtually
guaranteed images of higher quality than
would result from post-scan adjustments
made using other image control software.
Multi-sample scanning for rich,
noise-free images
The multi-sample scanning feature exposes
details in the darker portions of photos while
eliminating nearly all noise that can appear in
those areas after only one scan. By making as
many as 16 passes, multi-sample scanning —
only available with the SUPER COOLSCAN
9000 ED and 5000 ED — helps ensure
faithful reproduction with smoother
Without Multi-sample scanning
gradation.
Quality scans made easy
Even first-time scanner users will be
astonished at how simple quality film
scanning can be. Nikon Scan 4 features an
intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) that
allows you to quickly and easily preview
images and even make necessary adjustments before scanning.
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Nikon View
Nikon View is a comprehensive digital imaging software package that enables you to
store and check scanned images effortlessly.
It features searching and tagging functions
that simplify digital archiving. And Nikon
View’s browser allows you to easily view, edit
and print image files that have been saved to
your computer’s hard disk.
Easy Scanning Guide
Nikon COOLSCAN and
SUPER COOLSCAN film
scanners come with an
Easy Scanning Guide
CD-ROM which features
a Flash™ animated
explanation of the setup and operation of your
new scanner. It also advises you on the quickest way to scan images based on the film
type, the desired quality and the application.
Digital ICE™ OFF
Digital ICE™
Digital ICE™ works in tandem with Nikon’s special LED illumination to remove surface defects
like dust and scratches from a scanned image
without altering the underlying composition,
details or any other elements of the original
image.
Digital ICE Professional™
The 9000 ED features Digital ICE Professional™
which is an advanced version of Digital ICE™
and compatible with Kodachrome film.
Digital ROC™ (Restoration Of Color)
Digital ROC™ restores colors lost through
fading of the original film. After calculating the
amount of color shift, it then instantly rebuilds
and restores the deteriorated color values automatically. The results are faithfully rendered
digitized images.
Digital GEM™
Digital GEM™ reduces the effects of film grain.
It reads the grain details in film, extracting all
the vital data related to image quality and color.
The resulting images are sharp, clear and
devoid of grain clumping or graininess.
Notes:
• Digital ICE™ is compatible with both color film and color process monochrome film, but is not recommended for use with
monochrome film.
• With the 5000 or V ED, when Digital ICE™ is applied to Kodachrome film, blurred images or localized loss of detail may
occasionally occur, depending on the film used.
• With the 9000 ED, when using Digital DEE™ to scan medium-format film in a Windows® operating environment, “Crop”
palette settings must be adjusted so that the file size is 169MB or less.
(Image Correction & Enhancement)
(Grain Equalization & Management)
Digital ROC™ ON
Digital ROC™ OFF
Digital DEE™
Digital DEE™ makes its debut in Digital ICE
Advanced™. This new feature helps reveal
details that are sometimes lost in shadows and
highlights. It compensates for the underexposure of backlit subjects or shaded areas as
well as the overexposure of brightly lit areas.
Digital GEM™ ON
Digital GEM™ OFF
(Dynamic Exposure Extender)
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With Digital DEE™
Without Digital DEE™
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