| Dimage Scan Multi |
In terms of scanning versatility, the Dimвge Scan Multi
is clearly the leader in its class. In addition to 35mm film, it
handles a variety of medium (120/220) format films, as well as
Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) film, 16mm and Advanced Photo
System films. To meet the demands of professional users, the Dimвge
Scan Multi produces high quality scans at a maximum resolution of
2,820 dpi, with 12-bit image input and 3.6 dynamic range. What's
more, its fast operation contributes to high
productivity. |
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| Handles medium format
film (6 x 4.5, 6 x 6, 6 x 7, 6 x 8, 6 x 9), 35mm, Advanced Photo
System film, 16mm, Transmission Electron Microscope
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addition to 35mm films, the Dimвge Scan Multi handles medium format
(120/220) films - popular among professional photographers - as well
as Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) film, 16mm and Advanced
Photo System films. This makes it ideal for a broad range of
applications - in photo and design studios, for DTP and website
development, in medical facilities, universities, publishing houses,
and many types of small businesses. For maximum convenience, three
different film holders are supplied with the scanner. |
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| Max.
2,820 dpi input resolution |
| Scanning to a high standard of image fidelity is essential
for professional applications. Dimвge Scan Multi gives you the
performance you need, reading 35mm, 16mm and Advanced Photo System
film images with a maximum input resolution of 2,820 dpi. 120/220
films and others are read at a resolution of 1,128 dpi (when the
image data of these larger films are compressed to the same size as
35mm, the quality is the same). |
| Film Format |
Scan Size |
Max. Input
Pixels |
Max. Input Resolution |
Data Volume |
| 35mm |
24.20x36.30mm |
2688x4032pixels |
2820dpi |
31.8MB |
| 6x4.5 |
56.16x41.76mm |
2496x1856pixels |
1128dpi |
13.6MB |
| 6x6 |
56.16x56.16mm |
2496x2496pixels |
1128dpi |
18.3MB |
| 6x7 |
56.16x64.80mm |
2496x2880pixels |
1128dpi |
21.1MB |
| 6x8 |
56.16x78.08mm |
2496x3472pixels |
1128dpi |
25.4MB |
| 6x9 |
56.16x83.52mm |
2496x3712pixels |
1128dpi |
27.1MB |
| Advanced Photo System |
17.28x29.95mm |
1920x3328pixels |
2820dpi |
18.7MB |
| 16mm |
13.00x19.50mm |
1444x2166pixels |
2820dpi |
9.2MB |
| TEM Film |
56.16x82.00mm |
2496x3644pixels |
1128dpi |
26.6MB | |
| 12-bit A/D conversion
for image input |
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Image input is also an important factor in determining scan
quality. 12-bit input of the Dimвge Scan Multi means that the image
has four times more gradations than conventional 10-bit scanners,
resulting in smoother, more faithful color rendition. Furthermore,
in addition to conventional 24-bit output (8 bits per R/G/B), the
utility software permits 48-bit output (16 bits per R/G/B) when
saved in the TIFF file format. 48-bit output is available with the
driver software, Utility, TWAIN and Photoshop Plug-in.
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| Max. 50 slides
continuous scanning |
An optional Slide Feeder makes it easy to scan large numbers
of slides. It holds up to 50 mounted slides, which can be fed
through automatically and are collected one by one in a separate
slide Carrier.* Scanning numerous slides - for presentations, for
example - becomes an easy task. Dimвge Scan Multi also allows
continuous scanning of up to six frames of 35mm sleeves, up to four
frames with mounted films, and up to 40 frames with Advanced Photo
System film.
* When using slide mount with
regular shape and 1 - 3mm (1/16 - 1/8 inch) thickness.
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| Fast
scanning |
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Scanning accuracy is
important, but you don't want it to slow down your work. The Dimвge
Scan Multi is not only high quality, but fast as well - Minolta's
original scanning IC optimizes scanning control, so that medium
format films are scanned as quickly as 35mm films.
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| Scan Time*
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Windows |
Macintosh |
| Film
Format |
Preview/Final |
Preview/Final |
| 35mm
(positive) |
approx. 6 seconds / 42 seconds |
approx. 6 seconds / 44 seconds |
| 6 x 9
(positive) |
approx. 9 seconds / 48 seconds |
approx. 9 seconds / 51
seconds | |
(Minolta measurement )
* Measurement
conditions |
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Windows |
Macintosh |
| CPU |
Pentium II 333MHz |
PowerPC G3 333MHz |
| RAM |
192MB |
256MB |
| Operating System |
Windows 98 |
MacOS 8.1 |
| Application |
Adobe Photoshop 4.0.1 |
Adobe Photoshop 4.0.1 |
| Driver Software |
TWAIN 32 source |
Dimвge Scan Multi
Photoshop Plug-in
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| Others |
ASPI Version: 4.57
SCSI Board:
Adaptec
AHA-1520B |
Virtual Memory: Off
Preferred memory size
of
application: 100MB
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| Wide
3.6 dynamic range |
| Dynamic range, or the ability to read optical density, is yet
another vital scanner attribute. The wide dynamic range of 3.6 of
the Dimвge Scan Multi ensures highly accurate scanning of the
original image. |
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