To save even more time during postscan retouch, addthe optional flextouch dustandscratch removal software, which works automatically during output. 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. Imacon flextight 848 manuals manuals and user guides for imacon flextight 848. Jan, 2009 it handles film with precision no pun intended and comes with truly excellent software, still a weak point of the polaroid. Compatibility the software requires at least os x 10. Hasselblad imacon flextight x1 scanner h70380201 adorama. Please notice that we have many film holders available.
Any imacon flextight photo scanner users pro digital. Read about the software they are using, which is almost certainly flexcolor not aware of any other software for the flextight so you know how the dialog and buttons work. This scanner is a really good scanner for the money. Mine was showing, but with a yellow alert, and the properties saying there was no driver. Flextight scanners are all built to the same formula. Hasselblad imacon flextight photo film scanner 142 north. In addition, at the top of the line scanner, imacon has included an active umacon device, to further reduce the heating of the image sensor and increase the signal to noise ratio. Flextight 949 negative scanning many photographers choose imacon flextight scanners because of the outstanding image quality they obtain from negative originals. We see a huge range of markets for the new precision iii, from photographic studios and imaging bureaux to pre. The new flextight precision iii incorporates variable resolutions which. Imacon flextight scanner precision iii 3 scsi firewire. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
Imacon flextight 848 film scanner desktop firewire. In 2004 it was merged into hasselblad digital camera backs. Once installed and set up, which was accomplished easily and simply following the well documented instructions, i did a few initial test scans with familiar film images i use for evaluation. Imacon flextight precision ii problem digital forum leica forum. Another is having to fool the software in order to get 8000 dpi for both horizontally and vertically positioned 35mmfilm frames. Flextight 646 is capable of scanning a 40 mb image in just one minute. Monitor accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Next, youll be presented with a list of drivers to choose from. Hasselblad imacon flextight photo film scanner youtube. Imacon scanner and firewire card hassles with windows 10. Imacon flexframe table of contents 2 introduction p. Imacon flextight precis ion iii the revolutionary repro quality scanner. Imacon flextight precision ii problem digital forum.
The imacon ixpress image bank is in great condition strictly collection from wetherby or i can possibly deliver depending on your location. Additionally, imacons scanning software, flexcolor, was really only supported. The basic principle behind 3f is the ability to reuse data with total flexibility, always delivering perfect output images, reducing production time and increasing digital database value. Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and brings a host of updates to the hugely popular original leica q typ 116 that was launched in 2015. A 3f allows one to obtain a file similar to a raw file from analog original. Sep 21, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The flextight 848 is the first ccd scanner ready to challenge, and best, a host of drum scanners. A vertical optical system allows the ccd to face downwards, creating a glassfree optical path between the original and the lens.
The software is easy to understand, real easy for photographers that know their rgb curves. 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. Ease of use, incomparable quality, unique, batchscanning facilities all packed in a classical and characteristic design. Just bought an imacon flextight precision ii what else do i need. The imacon flextight 848 is a stunning successor to the flextight precision ii and iii scanners. The imacon flextight 949 is a superb scanner offering a dynamic range of 4. In 2000 imacon, now hasselblad, created a new proprietary format for the flextight scanners, the flexible file format or fff. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog. How to scan film negatives using silverfast software duration. Used in excellent condition imacon ixpress image fits all sinar cameras p, p2, f, f2, c, x etc. Christian poulsen, founder of imacon and new ceo of hasselblad said, both companies are committed to producing the highest quality products and the integration of established. Christian poulsen, founder of imacon and new ceo of hasselblad said, both companies are committed to producing the highest quality. We have 1 imacon flextight 848 manual available for free pdf download. The flextight 2848 utilizes awardwinning flexcolor software, imacons first step in its 3f flexible file format digital data management system.
Jun 20, 2016 i had a similar problem to get my imacon precision 3 going with a scsi interface on a mac. 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. Imacon, colorflex and flextight are trademarks of imacon as. Hasselblad focus calibration sheet for flextight 646 h40900026. The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. Aug 17, 2004 hasselblad has announced the acquisition and merger with imacon, the digital cameraback and scanner company.
Nov 27, 2002 the leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. When imacon announced the flextight 848 scanner at photo expo east in november, i was eager to get my hands on one. I have connected the scanner to the computer using scsi port, ratoc adapter and a simple scsiusb converter cable. Sep 01, 2000 the imacon flextight photo was designed to provide the highest level of performance doing just one thing, scanning 35mm and 120 size film. Just bought an imacon flextight precision ii what else.
Ive searched the web but i didnt find anything to solve my problem. The new company will be called hasselblad imacon and will be clearly targeting the professional digital market. The imacon flextight x5 scanner is the top model in the flextight scanner series and features the best of all worlds. Hasselblad 3f raw 16bit scan service know how transfer. 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. About the imacon 949 flextight film scanner image science. The imacon flextight photo does not have much direct competition at its price point. Imacon ixpress image bank holder with shoulder str. By bending the original, the tension creates a straight scanline thus eliminating inaccuraciesthat can cause registration errors and color flaring. Focus your imacon flextight 646 scanner with the focus calibration sheet from hasselblad. Mar 12, 2012 this is a short video demonstrating the problem im currently having with my imacon. Ease of use, incomparable quality, and unique batchscanning capabilities all packed in a classic and characteristic design.
The scan quality is among the best you get, when the user. Imacon flextight precision ii still worth buying today. The new flextight precision iii can be used with both pc and macintosh platforms. A 3f allows one to obtain a file similar to a raw file from an analog original. Flextight 848 scanner and usb connections film forum. Download firmware, software and manuals at my hasselblad.
With the advent of flextight technology ftt, imacons flextight precision iisets. Imacon flextight 343 film scanner desktop firewire overview and full product specs on cnet. The easy to mount flexholder system produces a very high throughput. By taking this sharply defined approach imacon developed a unique design combining all of the attributes that accomplish this task most effectively. This is a short video demonstrating the problem im currently having with my imacon. Sold imacon flextight precision iii film scanner sold. Due to the limits of scsi and the precision ii being made in an era.
Hello i have a problem wit my imacon flextight precision ii scanner and id really appreciate some help. Even though you can find scanners with larger sensors you. As you can see, the motor that controls the movement of the film into and out of the scanning plane skips. Brooks jul 1, 1999 the imacon colorflex software provided with the flextight precision scanner offers easy to learn precise scan control on the mac or windows platform. Flextight precision iii specifications virtual drum the only way to get perfect focus with glassfree optical path. Imacon flextight precision iii film scanner scsi interfaceincluded is a. 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. Imacon flextight precision ii photo slide film scanner silver nylon antistatic dust cover w x 14d x 25h product information product dimensions 9 x 9 x 2 inches item weight 5 pounds shipping weight 8 pounds view. It gives reproquality scans using innovative hardware and easy to use software the pc version of which has now caught up with the mac version. Imacon flextight precision ii problem digital forum leica.
If you require further info please send me a message. If you suspect your scans are not as sharp as they should be, use this sheet to calibrate your scanner no more than every three months. Imacon flextight 848 film scanner desktop firewire, scsi overview and full product specs on cnet. People go on and on about how great drum scans are which they are, but for convenience and speed, i think they are great. Comp bind technology imacon flextight precision ii photo slide film scanner silver nylon antistatic dust cover w x 14d x 25h. This is optic sensor ccd 3x8000 same as ft 848 the most powerful highend ccd scanner on optical. Sep 14, 2016 hasselblad imacon flextight photo film scanner 142 north. Untitled document the flextight x5 is the top model in the flextight scanner series providing the best of all worlds. The flextight is about the best quality scan you can get before moving up to dedicated drum scans that can be messy, timeconsuming. Imacon flextight precision iii film scanner desktop. Hasselblad focus calibration sheet for flextight 646 h. Flextight 949 flextight flexibility precision cad and. I have installed the drivers supplied with the scanners, however after the installation there appears another error message in windows drivers.
The imacon flextight photo was designed to provide the highest level of performance doing just one thing, scanning 35mm and 120 size film. Mar 05, 2009 hello i have a problem wit my imacon flextight precision ii scanner and id really appreciate some help. 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. 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. View and download imacon flextight 848 datasheet online. 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. According to hasselbladimacon tech support, the new flexcolor software versions starting from 4. Imacon launch flextight precision iii scanner ephotozine. The new software for the pc should be posted on the imacon website. Flextight precision ii users guide the digital coach. Aug 20, 2018 untitled document the flextight x5 is the top model in the flextight scanner series providing the best of all worlds. Imacon flextight precision iii film scanner desktop firewire.
Aug 14, 2001 the new flextight precision iii can be used with both pc and macintosh platforms. It handles film with precision no pun intended and comes with truly excellent software, still a weak point of the polaroid. With its improved light source, the flextight 949 is the ultimate tool for negative scanning, with better blue channel rendition and fewer artifacts. Imacon flextight precision iii film scanner desktop firewire, scsi overview and full product specs on cnet. For the flextight precision ii, select imacon flextight precision ii scanner for scsi. Imacon flextight 343 film scanner desktop firewire. Imacon flextight precision iii film scanner desktop firewire, scsi overview and full. Hasselblad has announced the acquisition and merger with imacon, the digital cameraback and scanner company. Imacon flextight precision ii with original box one of. Just bought an imacon flextight precision ii what else do i. I had a similar problem to get my imacon precision 3 going with a scsi interface on a mac. Buy comp bind technology imacon flextight precision ii photo slide film scanner black nylon antistatic dust cover w x 14d x 25h.
Logical technology at imacon, we consider simplicity in construction to be one of our most important design principles. The new generation of hasselblad scanners, the flextight x1 and x5, are both built around the same foundation. Even though you can find scanners with larger sensors you will not find better. The flextight is about the best quality scan you can get before moving up to dedicated drum.
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