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Minolta Dimâge Scan Elite Scanner
Productivity and High-Quality
$1199

Features | Specifications

When quality counts, count on the Dimâge Scan Elite. 12-bit output and 2,820dpi resolution give you sharp detailed images in a snap. And the new Digital ICE technology cleans up images quickly. When work piles up, you'll really appreciate the high-speed scanning and user-friendly drive software. Raise your quality and your productivity...with the dual-format Dimâge Scan Elite from Minolta.

Features:

High-Quality Images

• Digital ICE^TM Technology Cleans Images
  It requires time-consuming work to manually remove dirt on the film such as scratches, finger prints, dust, mold, and tape marks. In addition to the information through R/G/B channels, the Dimâge Scan Elite recognizes the information of most surface defects and automatically removes them by using the Applied Science Fiction’s Digital ICE^TM (Image Correction Enhancement) technology. The result is shorter retouching time and incredibly clean images.

• 2,820 dpi Resolution Scans
  With an input resolution capability of 2,820 dpi - crisp, detailed images are guaranteed. Full frame images scanned from 35mm film have over 10 million pixels! That is more than enough resolution for a quality A4 size 300 dpi print.

• 12-bit AD-Conversion and 3.6 Wide Dynamic Range
  The Dimâge Scan Elite’s superior 12-bit RGB AD conversion and remarkable 3.6 dynamic range can handle deep shadows, bright highlights, and billions of colors. With the fine tonal gradation of up to 4,096 shades for each color channel (68.7 billion colors for R/G/B channels), scanned images retain the refined quality of the original as well as maintaining faithful color rendition.

• 16-bit Output Capability
  As a further step towards ensuring outstanding scanning results, the Dimâge Scan Elite’s driver software enables 16-bit output as well as conventional 8-bit output. With it, a prescan image with gamma correction applied can maintain stunning 16-bit output color fidelity in the final print. 16-bit output is available with the Utility. It is also available with the TWAIN or Photoshop Plug-in.

• Multi Sample ScanningCapability
  Even experienced professionals struggle to reduce the random noise of scanned images. The Dimâge Scan Elite saves users from such tedious work with Multi Sample Scanning, which reduces the noise to bare minimum through fast, multiple sampling of the scanned images. As a result, stunning image quality is assured. Users can select the number of samples from the 2, 4, 8, 16, and 0(off).

• Color Matching System
  When working on one image data with multiple monitors, occasionally in different environment, it is important to retain same color reproduction. The Dimâge Scan Elite’s Color Matching offers sRGB, Apple RGB, SMPTEC-C, PAL/SECAM, and other color space settings so images on one monitor can show the same colors on another monitor. In addition, using the monitor’s ICC profile makes it possible to match the colors of preview images and final scan images on the monitor.

High Productivity

• High-speed Scanning
  Scanning speed is an important factor of productivity and the Dimâge Scan Elite boasts scanning speeds as fast as Minolta’s current high-speed scanners. With full-resolution, full-frame 35mm color positives, average scan time is 30 s for Macintosh, and 35 s for Windows. Combine this scanning speed with the high-speed SCSI-II interface and scanning work will be even more productive.

• User-friendly Driver Software
  The Dimâge Scan Elite's newly developed driver software combines versatility with simplicity. This driver software is available for both Macintosh and PC/AT compatible systems. It is delivered as a stand-alone application. It can also be used as an Adobe Photoshop plug-in or a TWAIN driver. A multitude of popular graphics applications have been tested using both. The driver software features the following user-friendly functions:

• Navigation Function
  Scanning multiple images has never been easier with Navigation function; a system to automate the scanning procedure. For 35mm film scanning, select a frame, check the box of a desired operation, and start Navigation. Navigation function will activate a scanning flow, opening a window that takes the users step-by-step through the setting process. Scanning the Advanced Photo System films will be drastically simplified as procedures for the entire roll of film can be automated from index scan through rewind, with minimum manual operation for selecting frames.

• Snap Shot
  One of the critical jobs in image correction is to decide the best image to scan while corrections are applied to the preview image. But the latest correction may not be always the best one. Snap Shot enables the users to temporarily save various corrections for each preview image and compare them quickly with a scroll.

• Image Correction Job
  Image Correction Job saves the correction settings of an image, so the users can apply them to another preview image. This will make retouch and comparison process much easier.

• AE Area Lock
  For versatile exposure compensation, the AE Area Lock adjusts the exposure based on a selected area.

• Auto Crop
  With Auto Crop function, holder frame and slide mount frame can be automatically removed from the preview images.

• Hue/Saturation/Lightness Correction
  For added versatility, HSL system enables image correction by Hue, Saturation, and Lightness in addition to ordinary R/G/B color balance adjustment.

• Job Function
  Determining scan settings can be confusing and time-consuming. Using the Job function eliminates the need for complicated calculations. Simply select the desired output category and page size, then the scan settings are finished! The Dimâge Scan Elite's Job function has about 150 easy-to-understand scan settings. From Webpage to color laser printer output types and from postcard to full A4 output size, scan settings are quickly and easily determined for optimum performance. The driver software does all the figuring. It’s even possible to make custom settings that can be saved onto the hard drive, then recalled as needed.

• Excellent Interface
  All these sophisticated functions are arranged by tabs and windows, to which function are tasked efficiently. For ease of use, tone-curve and histogram compensation, generally in separate windows, are integrated in the same window. Also arranged in one window is color balance, brightness, and contrast corrections. Variation window simplifies the corrections into a visual display, allowing the users to check the image instantly.

• Dual-Format Capability
  The Dimâge Scan Elite offers versatility with its ability to scan both 35mm sleeved and mounted, positive and negative films in color and black & white. With an optional adapter, the Elite is also compatible with the new Advanced Photo System film. As an added advantage, index scans and continuous scanning of the entire Advanced Photo System film cassette can be performed with a single mouse click.

Bundled Software

• Adobe PhotoShop LE                                                                                  Dimâge Scan Elite comes bundled with Adobe PhotoShop LE, an easy to use photo editing software package. It allows you to enhance and modify photos, making it simple to create shrinking images for presentations, Web sites, greeting cards...whatever you want to produce. 

System requirements are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

• Dimâge is a registered trademark of Minolta Co., Ltd, Digital ICE is a trademark of Applied Science Fiction.

• Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

• Adobe Photoshop is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• Corel Photo-PainT and Corel DRAW are registered trademarks of Corel Corporation.

• Paint Shop Pro is a trademark or registered trademark of Jasc Software, Inc.

• Other corporate and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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