Specifications

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DIMAGE SCAN MULTI PRO
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Digital ICE
Digital ICE technology is a combination of hardware and software implemented into
the scanner at the time of manufacture. Hardware is added to a scanner to enable a
unique “defect“ or “D“ channel to automatically collect defect information during the
scan. Once the surface defect information is collected through the “D” channel, the
Digital ICE software eliminates the “defect data“ without altering the underlying image.
Digital GEM
Working during the scanning process, Digital GEM is another complex set of
proprietary algorithms used to analyze and reduce the grain caused by the film
emulsion. Analyzing a film's unique grain pattern pixel by pixel, extracting all data
related to image quality, color and sharpness, and removing the grain from the
scanned record of the image, Digital GEM automatically enhances the clarity of a
scanned film image while preserving its colors, gradations and sharpness.
Digital ROC
Correcting faded color has plagued professionals as a painstaking and time-consuming
process. The dyes used in color films fade over time from the effects of storage
conditions (temperature and relative humidity) and exposure to light. This fading is
not uniform, but affects highlights, midtones and shadows in different ways. The
fading is also dependent upon the film type, storage time and conditions and original
processing. Digital ROC automatically restores original colors by analyzing the base
image and applying corrections to the faded colors. Using a complex set of proprietary
algorithms, Digital ROC reads the dye signature in color negatives and slides and
automatically and meticulously rebuilds the lost color values in film, restoring colors
to the appropriate levels. The result is instant color-corrected digitized images. And
the process is done during the image-capture phase, so it can be turned on or off.
During the routine handling of film, the emulsion
and base can get scratched or smudged–which
appear in the final image. The average negative or
slide from a lab may also have defects from
the developing process or environmental
contaminants. It may have also faded over time,
exposed to light or other atmospheric conditions,
and it may have
undesirable graininess.
Consequently
mini labs, imaging service bureaus,
photographers, pre-press and desktop publishers
spend considerable time and resources cleaning or
touching-up images after they have been
digitized. But defects, fading, and graininess in digi-
tized images had to be removed by hand or with
post-processing software—tedious and
time-consuming methods with only marginally
improved image quality—until now.
Software-only,
the award-winning ICE suite works from within the
scanner—automatically removing dust and
scratches,
adding color or reducing grain—while
scanning. And this is done without softening,
blurring or otherwise altering any underlying
details or composition of the original image.
Original Scan
After Digital Ice is applied
Digital ICE Technology
High Performance
◆ Two high-speed interfaces reduce overall
scanning time: Ultra SCSI and IEEE1394
(Firewire). Both support efficient task
completion with data-intensive film scan-
ning, and save a lot of time when you're
working with multiple images.
◆ Offers auto loading and continuous scan-
ning capabilities. With 35mm filmstrips,
you can scan either all six or just a few
selected frames. Alternatively, load and
scan up to four slides at once, and con-
tinually replace the last slide while leav-
ing the holder in the scanner.
◆ Custom Wizard menu greatly simplifies
scan settings with a particular film
source. You can combine AF, Digital ICE ,
Auto Crop and other functions, and have
the scanner perform the entire series of
operations on the loaded film. Custom
settings can also be saved and recalled
for later use.
Extensive Range of
Compatible Formats
35mm Holder:
This holder is used to load 35mm filmstrips
with up to six frames, and includes finger
holes that facilitate film placement.
Universal Holder (120/220 film attach-
ment): The Universal Holder comes with
two types of 120/220 film attachment:
With glass to protect your film from dust
and damage. Glassless to avoid Newton
Rings. Masks are provided for various film
sizes: 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8 and 6x9.
Slide Mount Holder:
Accepts four mounted slides (35mm or
APS)
Optional Multi Format Set:
To expand applications, the Universal
Holder can be used in conjunction with the
optional Multi Format Attachment to scan
sources of special sizes, such as 16mm film,
Transmission Electron Microscope film, and
microfilm aperture cards.
The Multi Format Attachment’s multi-for-
mat mask comes with scales printed to sim-
plify cutting.