The new Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 film scanner

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1 The new Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 film scanner Osaka, Japan, April 8 th, 2003: The DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 offers professional quality scans for those new to scanning and image processing. Minolta s new 35mm-film scanner combines incredible 5400dpi images with advanced features and easy-to-use controls. This scanner has a resolution of 5400dpi. This allows all the detail in today s high-resolution film to be captured. The DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 can easily make full-frame 24 (60 cm) photo-quality prints. With 16-bit A/D conversion, the DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 will reproduce the rich variations in tone and color of the original film image. 16-bit A/D conversion is able to distinguish 65,536 tonal gradations for each color channel. The ability to capture the depth and subtly of the original film image is breathtaking. The DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 incorporates advanced technology so that you may get the best from your pictures without complicated procedures. The award winning Digital ICE reduces the affect of dust and scratches as well as other surface contamination such as fingerprints. Minolta s unique Grain Dissolver reduces the affect of film grain in the scanned image. For critical control over image sharpness, the scanner can be manually focused. To complement the software control, a large manual focus dial on the scanner unit allows fine adjustments to be made. The DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 is connected to the computer using an IEEE1394 (FireWire) or USB 2.0 interface. The connection is as simple as plugging in a cable. Both interfaces have fast data transfer rates, which is important for the large image files that can be created with the DiMAGE Scan Elite The outward appearance of the scanner reflects the sophisticated technology used in the Elite The stylized metal body is the antithesis of the usual drab featureless design of computer products. The slim, vertical design creates a small footprint to minimize clutter 1

2 around the computer. And the supplied stand can be used to stabilize the scanner unit. The Quick Scan function makes initializing the scanner and software as easy as pressing a button. Quick Scan allows the selection among the standard DiMAGE Scan Utility, the Easy Scan Utility, or the Batch Scan Utility as well as setting a short cut to a specific application. The Batch Scan Utility allows large volumes of film to be scanned without having to make individual settings for each image. Simply press the scan button on the front of the DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 body to activate the utility for each batch of film. Based on the designs used with our top-of-the-line DiMAGE Scan Multi Pro, the Elite 5400 s film holders used a hinged cover to hold filmstrips and mounted slides. The slide mount holder allows a single slide to be changed without having to eject the holder from the scanner. The Easy Scan Utility simplifies the scanning procedure for those new to scanning and image processing. Simply select the film type, the pictures to be scanned, and how the images are to be used; the scanner will do the rest. Automatic image processing can also be applied. The images can then be saved directly to the computer or printed out on your printer. The Pixel-Polish tab makes improving picture quality simple. Automatic image-processing corrections are made by clicking on the parameters which best describe the picture; the DiMAGE Scan Utility will instantly show the result. The new DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 combines incredible image quality and advanced features in an attractive, easy-to-use package. Minolta s new 35mm-film scanner places professional quality scanning in everyone s reach. 2

3 Technical specifications Type: Film type: Optical resolution: Scanning dimensions: Scanning method: Image sensor: Multi-sample scanning: Holder operation A/D conversion: Color depth: 35mm film scanner Color/B&W, Negative/positive 5400 dpi x 36.69mm Maximum pixel dimension: 5232x7800 pixels Moving film, fixed sensor, single-pass scan 3-line primary-color CCD with 5300 pixels per line 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x, Off Auto loading Continuous scanning for multiple frames. 16 bit 8 bit and 16 bit per color channel Dynamic range: 4.8 Scan time: Windows Macintosh USB 2.0 IEEE1394 IEEE 1394 Index scan 15 s 15 s 16 s Prescan 10 s 10 s 12 s Scan 60 s 68 s 69 s * With the four-frame slide mount holder. * With positive film. * Scan time varies with the system environment, film images, scanner preferences and functions used. * Scan time is longer for negative film than positive film. * Approximate time with maximum optical resolution, 8-bit color depth, No auto exposure, No color matching, No Digital ICE or Grain Dissolver processing, No image corrections. System test environment: Windows: Pentium GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, Windows XP Professional operating system, standard USB port and external IEEE 1394 interface, Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1, 80% of memory allocated to application. Macintosh: PowerPC G4 1GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, Mac OS X v10.2.1, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface, Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1, 739 MB of memory allocated to application. Computer interface: Focusing: IEEE1394 (FireWire) USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Autofocus, Point AF, Manual focus 3

4 Light source: Cold cathode fluorescent tube Power requirements: V AC, 50/60 Hz for North America, Taiwan, and Japan V AC, 50/60 Hz for England, Hong Kong, and China V AC, 50/60 Hz for continental Europe, Oceania, and Asia (except for Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, and China) With the supplied AC adapter. The AC adapter unit varies with destination. Power consumption: 30W (max.) ENERGY STAR compliant Dimensions: 65(W) x 165(H) x 360(D) mm / 2.6(W) x 6.5 (H) x 14 (D) in. Weight of scanning unit: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lb. (approx.) Standard accessories: 35mm-film Holder FH-M10 Slide Mount Holder SH-M10 USB Cable UC-2 IEEE1394 Cable FC-2 AC Adapter AC- U21, U22, U23 or U24 DiMAGE Scan Photoshop Elements 2.0 Stand ST-M10 Reset tool RT-M10 Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Specification figures are based on Minolta's standard test method. 4

5 Minimum System Requirements IBM PC/AT compatible computers Apple Macintosh computers CPU (*1) Pentium166MHz or later processor (*3) PowerPC G3 or later processor (*3) Operating systems USB: Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, 2000 Professional, Me, or XP IEEE1394: Windows 2000 Professional, Me, or XP 5 USB: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X v to , and v to IEEE1394 (FireWire): Mac OS 8.6 to and v to RAM (*1) 128 MB of RAM (*3) 128 MB of RAM in addition to the requirements for the Mac OS and applications (*3) Hard-disk space 600 MB of free hard-disk space (*3) 600 MB of free hard-disk space (*3) Monitor Tested applications (*2) Recommended interface (*2) 800x600 monitor capable of displaying 16-bit color quality. 1024x768 or greater recommended. The TWAIN driver software has been tested for use with Adobe Photoshop (v and 7.0), Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, Paint Shop Pro 7, and Corel PHOTO-PAINT 11. Recommended IEEE boards: Adaptec FireConnect 4300 PROCOMP SpeedDemon 400P or OHCI compatible non-dv dedicated IEEE1394 ports supplied with computer Recommended USB boards: Adaptec USB2connect 3100, USB2connect 5100, DuoConnect Belkin Hi-speed USB Port PCI Card, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 2-Port PCI Card or USB port supplied with computer 800x600 monitor capable of displaying 32,000 colors. 1024x768 or greater recommended. The plug-in driver software has been tested for use with Adobe Photoshop (v and 7.0) and Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0. FireWire port supplied by Apple Computer, Inc. USB port supplied with computer (*1) The CPU and RAM must satisfy the requirements of the operating system (*2) The application software and interface must be guaranteed by their respective manufacturers to work with the operating system. (*3) Digital ICE and Pixel Polish system requirements: Windows: Pentium 166 MHz processor (Pentium III or later recommended); 256 MB of RAM (512 MB or more recommended); 1.2 GB of free hard-disk space (2 GB or more recommended) Macintosh: PowerPC G3 or later processor (PowerPC G4 or later recommended); 256MB of RAM in addition to the Mac OS and applications (512MB or more recommended); 1.2 GB of free hard disk space (2 GB or more recommended) Error-free operation is not guaranteed for any of the systems recommended. System requirements are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. * Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. * Other corporate and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.