The research and development efforts of leaf are the result of ongoing contact. It handles film with precision no pun intended and comes with truly excellent software, still a weak point of the polaroid. Scroll down to see all publications and blog posts. Any experience with an imacon flextight precision ii scanner. The imacon flextight 949 was the last imacon branded scanner to be released before the merger of imacon and hasselblad, and is significantly better than even previous imacon scanners. How to scan film negatives using silverfast software duration. The imacon colorflex software provided with the flextight precision scanner offers easy to learn precise scan control on the mac or windows platform. Imacon ixpress image bank holder with shoulder str. By taking this sharply defined approach imacon developed a unique design combining all of the attributes that accomplish this task most effectively. Imacon flextight 343 film scanner desktop firewire overview and full product specs on cnet. Developers use it to conveniently test software under many different operating. Used in excellent condition imacon ixpress image imacon flextight precision iii film scanner. There is currently a version for use with macintosh platforms and a pc compatible package will be available from imacon in early 2002.
Hasselblad imacon flextight photo film scanner youtube. Just bought an imacon flextight precision ii what else do i need. The ultimate film scanner last of the scsi versions. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by hasselblad as. The other option is an imacon flextight precision ii, which has higher res 5760 dpi, it has af but lacks firewire, and you are stuck with using an old computer for scanning only but it comes with a computer. Not very practical to move around, unless you are a body builder. I ran an imacon flextight precision ii, upgraded to precision iii with an apple powermac g5 for years. The flextight 848 is the first ccd scanner ready to challenge, and best, a host of drum scanners. I had a similar problem to get my imacon precision 3 going with a scsi interface on a mac. Leafscan 45, imacon flextight precision ii and minolta dimage scan multi pro. About the imacon 949 flextight film scanner image science. Theflexcolor software comes free on the hasselblad website but i will include a cd with the software for pc and mac on it. Hasselblad has announced the acquisition and merger with imacon, the digital cameraback and scanner company.
Also looking for offers for the precision ii and photo, pm me. When hasselblad merged with imacon in 2004, it acquired imacon s existing range of flextight scanners. Imacon flextight 848 sharpness color shadow detail no compromise highend scanning precision iii same as ft 848 80 dpi to 6300 dpi same as ft 848 film negativepositive print 14 bit true color mode 8 or 16 bit tiff file 10 mbmin. This is optic sensor ccd 3x8000 same as ft 848 the most powerful highend ccd scanner on optical. The imacon flextight photo was designed to provide the highest level of performance doing just one thing, scanning 35mm and 120 size film. Driver for new scsi card to run imacon scanner g4 agp 450.
With the advent of flextight technology ftt, imacon s flextight precision iisets. Windows 98 or nt 5 is required for scanning to cmyk and color management icc pro. Im trying to run my imacon precision ii iii on a dell precision 690 workstation. Imacon flexframe table of contents 2 introduction p. Page 2 imacon flextight 848 sharpness color shadow detail no compromise highend scanning flextight 848 flextight 848 specifications next generation in highend scanners flextight 848 precision iii dont be fooled by the sleek design. This scanner is a really good scanner for the money. For a dozen years, ive owned an imacon flextight scanner.
Danish manufacturer imacon has introduced the flextight 848 as the most. Of course i would prefer to run in win64 as aleski mentioned above. The x1 had the ability to scan positivenegative film at 6300 dpi optical resolution, and a 60 mbminute scan speed. Imacon flextight 343 film scanner desktop firewire.
For the flexframe and the flextight, please use flexcolor 4. Imacon flextight precision iii with powermac g4 with scsi. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The imacon flextight precision ii scanner is equipped with an innovative color scanning method which employs a magnetic frame and a virtual drum to give you exceptionally clear and detailed scans. So the workaround would be to download from hasselblad website, the latest flexcolor software version 4. The new company will be called hasselblad imacon and will be clearly targeting the professional digital market. Hasselblad imacon flextight photo film scanner 142 north. I am living in germany and could basically pick it up from anywhere in. Hasselblad 35mm slide flextight original holder for select flextight scanners h50200100 save the tax instantly. Imacon flextight precision iii with powermac g4 with scsi and all software installed. New york, november 1, 2001 what is being hailed as the most powerful highend ccd scanner in the world has been launched by danish manufacturer imacon, following the development of the flextight 848. Scan one mounted 35mm slide with this 35mm slide flextight original holder from hasselblad. Drum scanning studio matthew brooks smb offers the highest quality drum scanning service in canada and is among the best solutions in north america for. Helped me troubleshoot my imacon flextight precision ii free of charge.
We see a huge range of markets for the new precision iii, from. The solution it took three days to figure out was a scsitofirewire converter and using an old mac computer, with an old operating system and old version of the imacon colorflex software. According to hasselblad imacon tech support, the new flexcolor software versions starting from 4. The flextight 848 utilises the award winning flexcolor software. Imacon say the colorflex software used in the flextight scanners is very easy to use, yet offers a host of. Monitor accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Next, youll be presented with a list of drivers to choose from.
An imacon flextight precision ii software upgraded to iii apparently has come up for sale locally and i am considering purchasing it, but. User group for people with interest in imacon hasselblad scanners. Home imacon flextight precision iii with powermac g4 with scsi and all software installed. The imacon flextight 949 is a superb scanner offering a dynamic range of 4. They still supported real flextight precision iiis, but not precision iis that had. Test prints confirmed the qualities the imacon flextight precision was able to. For the flextight precision ii, select imacon flextight precision ii scanner for scsi. Now might be a good time to find a really good deal on a precision 11 or 111 imacon if you want an imacon though. Scanner comparison leafscan 45, imacon flextight precision ii, minolta scan multi pro. Sadly, after 5 years hard use, the g5 psu failed, the resulting power spike leaving a trail of wrecked vital organs in its wake. Imacon flextight precision iii scanner photography forums. Flexcolor can be used in combination with hasselblads so called virtual drum scanners hasselblad flextight x1 and hasselblad flextight x5 as well as with older models such as imacon flextight 949, imacon flextight 848, imacon flextight 646, imacon flextight 343, imacon flextight precision ii and imacon flextight.
Has anyone any experience with these scanners and especially how they perform against an epson v800. Preferable something like an precision ii iii but i am also looking for a 646, 848 or 949. Christian poulsen, founder of imacon and new ceo of hasselblad said, both companies are committed to producing the highest quality products and the. The scan quality is among the best you get, when the user. The imacon flextight 848 is a stunning successor to the flextight precision ii and iii scanners. Imacon flextight precision iii film scanner desktop firewire, scsi overview and full product specs on cnet. I used an atto ul4s adapter and most recently flexcolor 4.
Many professionals have one and everyone wants one the hasselblad medium format cameras are both a status symbol and a professional tool in one. Imacon flextight precision ii users guide hardware reference flextight precision ii system requirements 7 english system requirements ibm pccompatibles minimum pentium 166 mhz processor windows 3. Its unique vertical form factor occupies less desk space than conventional scanners. Imacon launch flextight precision iii scanner ephotozine. The software is easy to understand, real easy for photographers that know their rgb curves. Finally i have managed to successfully drive my p iii with a 2009 macmini, which means i can get rid of the enormous g5 under the desk. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. In 2006, hasselblad launched two additional flextight models, the x1 and the x5. The flextight 949 is a scanner which becomes a workhorse if you combine him with one of both optional batchfeeder, either for a mix from presentations or for framed slides passed away. Imacon flextight precision ii useros guide the information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by imacon as. The swedish manufacturer hasselblad is known for its professional medium format camera systems. This holder is designed specifically for the flextight x1 x5 848 and 949 scanners and will work with mounted transparencies and. When imacon announced the flextight 848 scanner at photo expo east in november, i was eager to get my hands on one.
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