Specifications

Multi-Format Drum Scanners
The Flextight X1 and Flextight X5 are high-end film scanners that will satisfy
the respective image quality and speed needs of professional photographers and
production environments. Developed around Hasselblad’s patented virtual
drum design and flexible magnetic holder and incorporating a 3x8000 optic
CCD sensor and a Rodenstock lens, both scanners are fast, easy-to-use and offer
professional photographers and production environments, such as photo-labs,
archives, prepress and picture libraries, unparalleled image quality. Both
scanners also feature a new time-saving ‘Auto Scan’ button, which with one
press automatically delivers a superb, high resolution scan.
The Flextight X1 has been developed with value for money in mind. It scans
35mm originals at a maximum non-interpolated optical resolution of 6300 dpi
at a respectable maximum speed of 60MB per minute. The Flextight X5, which
operates at five times the speed of the X1, is built for speed and scans 35mm originals at up to 8000 dpi and at a blistering
speed of 300MB per minute, making it the world’s fastest, high-end scanner. The X5 also has an A4 reflective scanning option,
can take a batch or slide feeder and incorporates Hasselblad’s active cooling capability, where an electronic device is placed
directly on the CCD to cool it down and prevent an increase in electrical noise.
The X1 and X5 offer outstanding sharpness and image quality and are designed to bring out the finest details and the full
tonal range of the professional photographer’s film. Both Flextight models offer a maximum non-interpolated, optical
resolution of 3200 dpi in true 8 or 16 bit colour from 60mm originals and 2040 dpi from 4˝ x 5˝ originals, both positive and
negative. The two scanners also provide automatic frame detection, batch scanning, automatic focus and calibration, software
Auto Dust Removal (hardware-based also available on the X5), and both utilize Hasselblad’s unique FlexColor software and
3F - Flexible File Format – digital data management system to provide users with a fully integrated workflow solution that
spans from image capture to output. Both scanners are PC and Mac compatible and interface via FireWire.
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◆ The generous 6300 dpi optical resolution is
more than you need in most cases. And even
though you can find scanners with higher
optical resolution, you will not find better
clarity and detail rendition when scanning
photographic film. This is due to the elec-
tronic handling of the sensor, the mechanical
precision, the quality of filters, and the
resolving power of the Rodenstock lens.
◆ Scans up to 60 MB per minute and is an
unusually efficient scanner that will carry out
most tasks quickly and easily.
◆ A vertical optical system allows the CCD to
face downwards, creating a glass-free optical
path between original and lens. The patented
virtual drum solution produces optimal
focusing across the entire original, and the
flexible holder guarantees easy mounting
and safe, secure handling of the originals.
◆ The easy to mount FlexHolder system
produces a very high throughput. The
glass-free holders ‘flex’ the original during
the scanning process to form a completely
straight line that places nothing between the
original and the electronic image sensor.
This ensures that the quality remains at its
highest level without distortions and other
artifacts.
◆ With the FlexHolder system you either
mount several originals in one holder or a
film strip of 4 or 6 images. In that way you
can utilize the advanced batch scanning
capabilities scanning up to 6 images in one
go. Alternatively, you can utilize the unique
3F scanning feature.
◆ As the electronics run at a low frequency, no
Peltier cooling device is needed.
The 3F file and workflow
◆ Mount a film strip and press the 3F Auto
Scan button - the scanner will automatically
detect and crop each image and save them
with different names. The images are
scanned in the specified resolution at 16 bits
per color. The 3F file is never altered but will
act as a “preview scan” when you open it
later. You can redo all operations and change
whatever parameters you like. This is like
re-scanning without the original present.
◆ The 3F Auto Scan button makes it is possible
to obtain the finest quality scan with one
click of a button – literally! So now we can
really say that scanning has never been easier!
Flextight X1
(HASFX1) ........................11,994.95
Flextight X5
(HASFX5) ........................17,994.95
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