This manual describes how to care for, install, and use your scanner. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using your scanner, and leave it where those who use the scanner will read it. To make it easier find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are.
The slide feeder SF can be inserted into the Nikon LS-5 without problems, but hte scanner doesn't detect the feeder. It's because of Nikons sales policy that potential buyers of the slide feeder SF have to buy the big Super Coolscan Bitte lesen Sie die Anleitungen vor Gebrauch des Scanners aufmerksam durch.
Since Nikon stopped supporting their Coolscan scanners under Windows 7, and beyond, a modified driver was created back in Since then, it has been the defacto driver when running under 7 and beyond. After that, complete step 9 and you're done. Here are some screenshots and scanned photos. Uploaded on windows 7 and start manual online.
V is the windows xp is supplied. Manuals and user guides for nikon coolscan v ed. With vuescan or silverfast scaning. Mehr anzeigen Weniger ansehen. Weitere Artikel mit Bezug zu diesem Produkt.
EUR 3. User manual for the Nikon Super Coolscan ED, contain basic instructions that need to be followed during installation and operation. Leider wurde die Produktion schon lange eingestellt.
Anfang habe ich einen gebrauchten Nikon Super Coolscan ED erworben, um endlich mit der Digitalisierung meiner Dias zu beginnen. Reinigung des verstaubten Spiegels in Nikon Filmscannern. Super Coolscan ED. I think any person with reasonable manual dexterity and few simple tools can do it but I cannot assume any responsibility for any damage that can be done to the scanner.
The steps 1 , 2 and 3 posted here are for LS and LS The typical symptom is that scanner passes power-up initialization fine no fast blinking , but is not recognized by a computer in Windows - Device Manager does not see it.
The scan software reports that it cannot find. Set the scanner upside down on a clean area. Take both sides. With such experiments you can indeed determine certain numerical values, but you often can't use them to find out what an image will look like. Maybe it's better to simply scan different images to make a conclusion by rule of thumb. Or should we just assume the Nikon scans normal snap shots perfectly and fade to discerning originals like night shots or back light shots?
A good image is first of all made by a good film scanner, second by the scan software and third by the following image editing. It's clear that you can't fix too much with the image editing software if already the first link of this chain is weak.
The second link of the chain is also very important - and often overlooked: the scan software. A scan of an underexposed image though will be too dark as well if scanned with the standard settings. Does this mean poor image quality? An image like this can be slightly lightended either directly with the scan software or afterwards with an image editing software. You can make all settings adjusted with the scan software with the image editing software, too, except for one: the dust and scratches correction ICE.
ICE works perfectly with the Nikon dust, scratches, fingerprints, lint etc. An additional infrared source identifies what doesn't belong to the image and sophisticated algorithms correct the corresponding spots with close pixels. Back to my statement that all settings which can be made within the scan software except ICE can be made with the image editing software, too. From this it follows that it's not that important what the scanned image effectively looks like, but rather which information it contains.
Example: a black and white astronomy shot looks worthless with standard scan settings. A lot of stars, dust in space, not on the image and clouds disappear. If you scan an image with 48 Bit colour depth and save the outcome in the TIF format, you'll have all image information in a large file, so that you can make a virtually perfect digital image by editing it afterwards. You can particularly see it with discerning twilight or night shots. When performing a resolution test the Nikon shows its strength.
The horizontal and vertical lines of the second element of the sixth group are still clearly visible - the corresponding resolution is dpi. If you enlarge element 6. When fully zooming into element 6. So I conclude that the Nikon Super Coolscan ED has got an effective resolution of horizontal dpi and vertical dpi, thus it averages about dpi. This is a sensational performance, which just characterizes a Nikon scanner.
You can hardly find other scanners which effectively almost reach their nominal resolution. The scan software NikonScan offers to the user a multitude of settings to immediately perform a good looking fine scan after the prescan. Just like with an image editing software you can achieve the same effects on the individual gradation curves by using different controls. I myself prefer working directly with the gradation curves, although setting brightness and contrast could be done more comfortable as well.
I already mentioned that the ICE dust and scratches correction works flawlessly. I can only confirm rumors which accuse a certain blur to the ICE process insofar that in areas where big dust particles have to be corrected away with the surrounding pixels a certain impression of blur inevitably occurs.
But this does by no means apply for the whole image. GEM works very well with very coarse grained film material. Analyzing the image for repeating patterns which can be assigned to the grain works very well, but inevitably causes a slight blur, too. Thus GEM is not a function that you can always keep turned on without hesitation, but you should perform tests with every single film to find out if there is any annyoing grain effect or not. The automatic colour enhancement ROC somtimes works wonders.
Ancient, faded images suddenly appear like newly shot, just like restored. See my page about image correction. Corrections as they are done by the ROC technique can be done manually, too, but you'll need a lot of time to adjust the individual colour channels in a way that the restoration effect is visible. You should in no case turn ROC on permanently though. With a night shot or an image of the sea or of a ski trail you will get such disguised images, that it's rather manipulation than restoration we're talking about.
Besides the three already known ICE 3 techniques a fourth one now came along with the Nikon Super Coolscan ED: when scanning underexposed images or back light shots the digital DDE technique reportedly performs automatic corrections which enhances the details in very dark and very bright areas and achieves natural colours and brightness. This sounds very promising, but after careful consideration and a little testing you will quickly find out that you can achieve this kind of effects by changing the gradation curves, too.
By the way you can not only automatically adjust the shadows with DDE but the highlights as well. In my opinion the DDE function is needless, because it's not generally useable, i. But I don't want to ignore those users who are not familiar with using gradation curves: for them the DDE slider is a comfortable way to get more details into very dark image areas. This function is a very recommendable feature of the NikonScan software, because it can notably improve a bigger part of the images.
But as aforementioned this kind of function does not enhance image quality but only allows comfortable adjustment of image editing tools directly within the scan software. An image scanned with the Scan Image Enhancer in fact appears better than a standard scan, but this advantage is leveled out by the following image editing though. The Scan Image Enhancer is also a very useful feature that must not be turned on permanently.
Everybody knows what auto level does with an image of a ski trail: the few people shilhoutted against the consistent white become extremely coloured and glaring. Conclusion of the last 5 paragraphs: The scan software of the Nikon contains a great many algorithms for automatic image enhancement which positively affect the image qualitiy in a comfortable way.
But the actually good image quality is not due to these comfort features, but it's due to the fact, that the Nikon Super Coolscan ED is capable of distinguishing finest shades of colours. In a scan with a colour depth of 16 Bit there can easily be shades of grey between black and dark grey - and that makes up the image quality. One more word about the sharpness: it's sensational what the Nikon LS produces with a standard scan with dpi: you can see smallest details and a 20 megapixel image is still sharp when fully zoomed in, provided that appropriate film material is being used, of course.
Who needs a feature like the "unsharp mask" in the scan software then? Naturally this artificial sharpening gives the final touch of details to the scan, but I'd recommend to do the sharpening with the image editing software afterwards, because a once performed unsharp mask can not be undone easily, particularly if the parameters were set to high values. Another postive issue of the Nikon that surprised me: while I had some problems with scanning Kodachrome slides with the predecessor LS ED, the new Nikon can handle this film material very well.
There is a special setting for Kodachromes in the scan software, and only with this setting the colours match the originals. Unfortunately ICE does not work with the most Kodachrome films, so that you have to lower your sights on the automatic dust and scratches removal.
When scanning Kodachrome images, where noise has more effect than with normal positive transparencies, the multiple scan feature proved itself for me. With the Nikon an original can not only be scanned once in a time, but up to 16 times.
Such a scan naturally takes ages, but you can achieve a considerable enhancement considering noise if you apply multiple scans. An innocent feature with partly groundbreaking effects! The details and the dynamic range are sensational. For normal images even the standard settings provide execellent digital images.
For scanning difficult shots complex settings have to be adjusted either with the scan software or with the following image editing. It's very important for good image editing that the file contains all necessary image information, and I can fully approve that for the LSED. The new Nikon considerably gained speed and hence outpaces its competitors even more decidedly than its predecessor already did. Rating the speed of a film scanner is a very hard thing, because many factors play a decisive role, which you don't necessarily think of.
Naturally the resolution and the settings of the scan software are important factors. But there are also a few issues you don't immediately think of which affect the scanning time:. When prescanning single mounted slides with ICE it catches one's eye that there's always made an exposure.
I can't tell if this is a software bug or serves a purpose. But the scanning time is at all hazards sensationally short when scanning a single slide with auto focus, auto exposure and ICE turned on: min. The scanner is digitising single slides so quickly in every process auto focus, exposure, preview, fine scan , that it does not pay off to leave the workplace.
The scanning times are longer when scanning negatives instead of positives. That applies to all film scanners. It's very convenient though that you can generate an index scan of the inserted film strip very quickly for getting a first overview and selecting the images to scan. Of course it's very comfortable if the scanner scans the whole film strip at once.
The even a short computer break pays off. When scanning negatives transporting times always add to the scanning times. Transporting the film from frame 1 to frame 6 takes about 5 seconds including fine adjustment. You will clearly see the difference to the old LS when batch scanning mounted slides: it's amazing how fast the new Nikon chases the slides through the feeder if there is no jam With the current speed the transporting times preponderate yet, because pushing out a scanned slide and drawing in a new one takes more than 10 seconds.
The following times are detected with the SF and scanning with auto focus and auto exposure for every slide. Without these functions the performance would be even much higher, but the image quality would notably decrease. The achieved scanning times are shocking compared to the first PC:. You can clearly see that the USB 1. With single scans the port does not attract attention to itself that obviously. The weak computing power additionally thwarts the ICE. Nikon maintains his role as leader in the field of 35mm film scanners with the new Nikon Super Coolscan ED.
The image quality provided by this scanner is brilliant, particularily with problematic images like night shots. Above all the scanner is very fast, faster than every other film scanner, and this is the most important improvement compared to the predecessor LS ED. When buying a LS ED you'll get a complete package including all necessary cables, scan software and image editing software for scanning mounted 35mm slides and 35mm film strips.
Unfortunately Nikon removed the strip film holder FH-3 from the scope of delivery. You'll have to purchase this part additionally because it's indispensible for scanning curled or curved film strips and single loose frames. You'll even have more fun with your Nikon if you're going to scan mounted slides with the feeder SF or whole film rolls with the SA I am very pleased with my Nikon Super Coolscan ED and wouldn't exchange it for the old Coolscan anymore considering the lunatic speed.
The LS is sold for a high price, but you'll get the in fact best 35mm film scanner available at present for it. Back to the film scanner tests index. This test report describes the test object as we have received and tested it.
Changes in configuration, specification, hardware, software etc. This site has been translated from German into English and serves for a better understanding for the English speaking visitors of our website. By differences the content of the German original website holds. Changes on the original German site after the translation will not be maintained automatically on the English site. We still have a couple of Nikon scanners and Nikon accessories available in our film scanner shop.
Scanning times with ICE Index scanning 36 positives min Scanning 36 positives with dpi min. Filmscanner Buy. Filmscanner Tests. Braun Multimag SlideScan Braun FS Epson Perfection V Photo. Epson Perfection V Pro. Epson Expression XL. Hasselblad Flextight X1. Hasselblad Flextight X5. Nikon Coolscan 5 ED. Nikon Super Coolscan ED.
Plustek OpticFilm Plustek OpticFilm i. Reflecta CrystalScan Reflecta ProScan 10T. Reflecta RPS 10M. Reflecta DigitDia Reflecta MF This chapter provides a quick overview of Nikon Scan, the scanner driver software that controls your scanner. This chapter contains product specifications and troubleshooting information, including film that cannot be scanned and scanner storage and maintenance.
This manual may be found on the software manual CD, which also contains the software needed to view the manual, Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.
Instructions for installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 4. For Your Safety. To prevent damage to your scanner or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbols:.
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using the scanner to prevent possible serious injury or death. This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before using the scanner to prevent damage to the equipment or injury to yourself or to others. Contact your dealer or Nikon service office for inspection or repair. Modification could result in fire or electric shock. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or electric shock. Unplug the power cable and take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Continued use could cause fire or electric shock. After ensuring that the equipment is no longer smoking, contact your dealer or Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair. D O NOT attempt repairs yourself, as this would be extremely dangerous. Continued use could result in fire or electric shock.
Should such articles or their contents fall into the equipment, fire, electric shock or malfunction could result. Continued use could result in fire, electric shock or malfunction. Particular care is advised in households with small children. Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting small parts of the equipment into their mouths.
In the event that a child should swallow part of the equipment, contact a physician immediately. Operating the equipment during thunderstorms could result in electric shock. Do not go near the equipment or handle the power cable until after the thunderstorm has passed.
The CDs provided with this product should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Use a power cord rated for the appropriate voltage. Use a power cord that complies with the safety standards of the country in which it is used, that has a plug rated for AC V, 10A and insulation of SVT type or better, and that is more than AWG18 in thickness. Fire or electric shock could result if the cable is placed under heavy objects, exposed to heat or flame, or forcibly tugged or bent.
Doing so could cause electric shock. The equipment could fall, resulting in injury or in damage to the scanner. Caution is advised in the event of breakage to prevent injury from broken glass. Do not place heavy objects on the equipment, as either the objects or the equipment could overbalance or fall, causing injury. For your safety, turn off and unplug the scanner when you do not intend to use it for an extended period.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the cord, resulting in fire or electric shock.
Failure to ground the power supply could result in electric shock. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:.
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device is punishable by law. The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.
Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use.
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All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Table of Contents. Product Documentation For Your Safety Before Using Your Scanner Connecting the Scanner Using the Scanner with a Windows Computer Get to Know Your Scanner Your Scanner Keep the Holder Slot Closed Choose a Location Protect Your Film Installing Nikon Scan Installing Nikon Scan under Windows Installing Nikon Scan on a Macintosh Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the Interface Cable Turn the Scanner On Device Registration Windows Only Windows Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98Second Edition SE Step 1—Ready the Film Step 2—Place the Film in the Holder Step 3—Insert the Holder Step 4—Scan the Slide Making a Scan Film Holders for the ED Holders Provided with Your Scanner Optional Holders Nikon Scan Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual The Scan Window The Parts of the Scan Window The Control Area The Information Panel Re: Nikon Coolscan LS online cleaning instructions.
There are several online instructions for cleaning it yourself. I did mine a few years ago. I also highly recommend Alex Ketzner - his service is amazing. Outstanding customer service. I highly recommend him. His contact email where I reached him is still abstudios at centurytel dot net. I thought you guys might like his new contact info. His new email is: abstudios live.
I have sent a few emails to Alex at the new address, but no response. Anyone been in contact recently? For those that wish to have their scanners repaired, Alex can be reached at the following email address: abstudios live. Also 1 vote for Alex Ketzner from Florida.
His contact now is: abstudios live. I tried gently blowing some of the dust off with canned air, and very little of it moved Thanks, Jon. Sony a9 Sigma mm F F Forum M My threads. Latest sample galleries. Canon EOS R3 sample gallery. Nikon Z9 production sample gallery. See more galleries ». Latest in-depth reviews. Read more reviews ». Latest buying guides. Best cameras for landscape photography in Best drones in Best video cameras for photographers in Best cameras for Instagram in Check out more buying guides ».
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