Specifications
CANON
CANOSCAN FS4000US
4000 dpi 35mm/APS Film Scanner
Measuring just 3.7 x 5.75 x 14.7˝ (W x H x D) and weighing only 5.3 lbs.) the
incredibly compact, sleek and stylish, CanoScan FS4000US is the ultimate in
affordable digital imaging. Designed for use with virtually all 35mm and APS
films, including slide film, the high-performance CanoScan FS4000US offers 4000-
dpi optical resolution for outstanding clarity, 14-bit A/D conversion for exception-
al gradation and accurate color reproduction, automatic film type detection, auto-
focus, USB and SCSI-2 interfaces, and a full range of scanning functions using
Canon’s FilmGet FS scanning software for Windows and Mac. The scanner also
features Canon exclusive FARE dust and scratch “detect and correct” function.
With it’s extraordinary design and feature set, the CanoScan FS4000US is the
ideal tool for merging traditional film photography and digital imaging.
Superior Quality
◆ Given the small size of the film source,
high resolution is absolutely essential to
producing high-quality digital images.
With 4000 dpi optical resolution the
FS4000US ensures each image looks its
best. More resolution means more details
show, so important when transferring
images to a monitor or printing them as
high-quality photo enlargements. Scanned
at full resolution, a full-frame 35mm
image generates a 60MB file.
◆ The FS4000US is also tops in color repro-
duction. Color is unusually clean because
the scanner is designed and built to high-
er accuracy standards than conventional
scanners. A high-brilliance cold cathode
mercury fluorescent lamp combines with
newly designed circuitry and 42 bit-scan-
ning (literally supports trillions of colors)
to deliver cleaner, smoother color gradi-
ents and improved highlight and shadow
details.
◆ Before pre-scanning the optical system in
the FS4000US detects and focuses on
uneven film distances (if the film surface
is not at the designed distance to the
scanner) automatically to provide the
sharpest scan possible. For those times
when an unusually damaged original
requires more flexibility, you can adjust
the focus manually using the supplied
FilmGet FS software.
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FARE (Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement)
The FS4000US incorporates technology to to detect dust and scratches on the film and
correct those defects in the resulting image file. Dust on film may not be visible to the
eye prior to scanning, but it often becomes all too apparent when the digital image is
enlarged on the monitor. Better than software only solutions because it uses both hard-
ware and software— and it does this at the time of the scanning—Canon’s FARE (Film
Automatic Retouching and Enhancement) saves you hours of work retouching.
FARE detects flaws by comparing an image scanned by infrared light with one scanned
by visible light. While the scan made with visible light includes dust and flaws on the
film’s surface as part of the color data, the infrared scan shows image defects only. By
superimposing both scans, the scanner can determine the exact position and size of the
flaws, and correct them. FARE can be manually turned on and off if desired. (FARE does
not recognize B&W or Kodachrome film.
Continuous Batch Scanning
◆ No matter what type of film format gets loaded, the FS4000 voraciously feeds and scans
with speed and quality. Consecutively scanning up to six frames of 35 mm filmstrip, 40
frames of an APS cartridge or four mounted 35 mm (or APS) slides, this scanner makes
short work of even big film archives. Film feeding is automatic, with fast average scanning
time for every compatible film format. While scanning each batch, you can even preview
shots from the Preview window displays.
◆ Scan settings will differ depending on what purpose you’re scanning for, whether it’s to
create a photo quality printout, to send images by e-mail, or simply to view images on your
monitor. With FilmGet FS, you only have to specify your target application beforehand, and
the software will make all the appropriate settings for you.
Automatic Film-Type Detection
◆ You'll never have to worry about losing more and more time while you repeatedly reset the
scanner to accept mixed film types. When you batch load into the scanner, the FS4000 rec-
ognizes 35 mm filmstrip or mounted slide, negative or positive APS film. Each image in
your batch scan previews a thumbnail on-screen, too.