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Nikon COOLSCAN V ED

First seen: 1 may 2004

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  • User Score (123)
    8.6 8.6 from 123 reviewers
  • Expert Score (1)
    8.8 8.8 from 1 reviewer
  • Value for money (5)
    5.5 5.5 from 5 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    4.6 4.6 from 3 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • widely compatible, good bit depth, works on network, good resolution, easy setup
  • poor software, difficult setup, lack of fh 3
  • 4,000-dpi true optical-resolution scanning, 14-bit A/D converter featuring 16-/8-bit output for clear, colorful images
  • Exclusive Scanner Nikkor ED high-performance lens for reduced color aberration and minimized image distortion
  • Proprietary LED illumination technology ensures consistently accurate color reproduction
  • Fast scanning (approx. 38 seconds including image transfer to display) at 4,000 dpi
  • High-quality CCD sensor
  • Direct film loading for enhanced …

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Release Date

  • First seen
    1 May 2004

Nikon COOLSCAN V ED

The Nikon COOLSCAN V ED is a film scanner that is equipped with a 14-bit analog-to-digital converter. It has a Nikkor Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens and offers a true optical resolution of 4000 dpi. This Nikon film scanner has a proprietary R, G, B and Infrared (IR) LED illumination technology. It also has a linear Charged Couple Device (CCD) sensor with 3964 pixels as well as a a fixed film, movable plane, single-pass optical scanning system.

The COOLSCAN V ED, which me…

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Nikon COOLSCAN V ED

The Nikon COOLSCAN V ED is a film scanner that is equipped with a 14-bit analog-to-digital converter. It has a Nikkor Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens and offers a true optical resolution of 4000 dpi. This Nikon film scanner has a proprietary R, G, B and Infrared (IR) LED illumination technology. It also has a linear Charged Couple Device (CCD) sensor with 3964 pixels as well as a a fixed film, movable plane, single-pass optical scanning system.

The COOLSCAN V ED, which measures 3.8 x 6.8 x 12.4 inches (W x H x D) and weighs approximately 6.6 pounds, is compatible with Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, and Mac OS X version 10.1.5 or later. It connects to computers via USB 2.0.

The Nikon COOLSCAN V ED film scanner is equipped with an advanced image processing algorithm for color negative film. It scans films at a speed of 38 seconds and also offers Quick Autofocus (AF) and Quick Preview. It can scan 35-millimeter slides with mounts that are 1.0 to 3.0 millimeters thick and 49.0 to 50.8 millimeters wide. It also scans 35-millimeter film strips, APS (IX240) films, and glass slides for microscopes. Its output can be in full-color or grayscale at 8 or 16 bits per channel.

The standard package of the Nikon COOLSCAN V ED comes with an MA-21 slide mounter adapter and an SA-21 strip film adapter.

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  1. Nikon’s Coolscan V ED

    Reviewer: Shutterbug
    1 May 2004

    Until recently, a 4000dpi Nikon 35mm film scanner would have set you back at least $1000, but that has changed with the introduction of the Coolscan V ED. Even at $599 this model is absolutely loaded with advanced features such as an ED (extra low dispersion glass) lens for superb image quality, an improved processing algorithm for superior scans of color negatives, an enhanced color management system, plus a comprehensive range of image enhancing tools. Two brand-new... Read more

  2. Nikon CoolScan V ED Review

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    29 April 2005

    The new Coolscan V ED has an effective optical resolution of 4000dpi and the 14-bit A/D conversion offer the scanner the possibility to produce high quality scans. The scanning time is short: an image is ready after 38 seconds including image transfer and reproduction. The Coolscan V ED can be used for different applications: scan negatives or slides to print or to send as e-mail attachment or start a digital archive from older or recent negatives or slides or use an... Read more

  3. Reviewer: howstuffworks.com / Consumer Guide
    15 July 2004
    Overall 9
    8.8
     

    The Nikon Coolscan V is a single-purpose scanner, so it�s not as versatile as some other scanners. But what it does, it does extremely well. The Coolscan V is designed for those people who have a lot of important photographs that they want to convert to digital format. Read more

  1. Reviewer: moizes, Photography Review
    28 May 2005
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 8
    8.0
     

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  2. Reviewer: TechMoni
    15 December 2007

    Nikon CoolScan V ED Film Scanner Review Nikon CoolScan V ED Film Scanner - CoolScan V ED offers high-quality scanning of 35mm slides, 35mm film strips, APS film (with optional IX240 film adapter), and prepared slides (with optional medical slide holder). The Scanner-Nikkor ED glass lens offers a 4,000 dpi optical resolution, while the 3,964-pixel linear [...] Read more

  3. A great buy...

    Reviewer: Ritz Camera
    7 August 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Read more

  4. This is one cool scanner!

    Reviewer: B&H Photo
    31 August 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This product is aptly named, 'Coolscan'. It is THE coolest. We just purchased this puppy and are beginning to digitize our old 35mm slides. It has been a couple of decades since we even looked at some of these images, so this is like revisiting dear old friends. I am amazed that the color in our slides, some of which go back 30 years, has not deteriorated. The Coolscan V ED Film Scanner is simple to use and the results are fun. I am beginning to send jpegs of some of the... Read more

  5. Vista 64 bit

    Reviewer: Amazon
    2 January 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    All the good things they say about this scanner is true... Now the bad. It will NOT work on vista 64 bit and it is not supported by Nikon for this operating system. I would forgive Nikon if this were a cheep scanner but at these prices it is unforgivable. Read more

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