Imacon flextight precision ii scanner to be purchased used with moderate use, for a very good price less than a new nikon 9000. Find imacon software downloads at cnet, the most comprehensive source for safe, trusted, and spywarefree downloads on the web. The imacon flextight photo scanner comes with a standalone application driver providing automated and detailed image quality and color adjustment capabilities supporting the apple macintosh and pc windows computer platforms. Please notice that we have many film holders available. We are focused on designing complex systems for challenging projects in science and technology, healthcare, education, government, and commercial facilities. Of course i though it was just burned out, so i replaced it with a new one, but to my greatest fear, it. Connect with imaco engineering at henderson road, clayton, vic. Have you ever experienced finally getting that one piece of equipment that you always wanted. Any imacon flextight photo scanner users pro digital talk. I ran an imacon flextight precision ii, upgraded to precision iii with an apple powermac g5 for years. In addition, the texture of the skin is shown beautifully in the imacon scan whereas in the epson file the skin looks crude and unreal because the scanner is not capable to remain faithful to the information in the negative. Hasselblad 3f raw 16bit scan service know how transfer. User group for people with interest in imacon hasselblad scanners. Providing valued services through continuous development and innovation.
We delete comments that violate our policy, which we. Ease of use, incomparable quality, and unique batchscanning capabilities all packed in a classic and characteristic design. Jan 07, 2009 imacon flextight precision ii scanner to be purchased used with moderate use, for a very good price less than a new nikon 9000. Flextight 949 negative scanning many photographers choose imacon flextight scanners because of the outstanding image quality they obtain from negative originals. Feb 06, 2001 imacon launch flexframe 3020 digital camera back. Nous avons acquis le scanner flextight photo pour galeriephoto et nous. Prior to imacon, a minolta multiscan pro medium format scanner. Preventive maintenance all flextight scanners should be serviced every 25,000 scans or every 12 months. 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.
This site consists of a compilation of public information available on the internet. They have just added flextouch that cleans up dust, etc. This enables the imacon to emulate the optics of a drum scanner, but without the glass, eliminating newton ring problems while providing superb image and color quality. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued page. The new generation of hasselblad scanners, the flextight x1 and x5, are both built around the same foundation. Another is having to fool the software in order to get 8000 dpi for both horizontally and vertically positioned 35mmfilm frames.
In 2004 it was merged into hasselblad digital camera backs. Nov 27, 2002 anybody currently using the imacon flextight photo scanner. The speed and quality of this scanner exceeds any other product on the market place today. Hasselblad as assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using hasselblad software or products.
Hasselbladimacon flextight scanning and delivery ewa. Imacon launch flexframe 3020 digital camera back ephotozine. All you need is a good eye for images and even if you have never used a scanner before, you will soon be able to turn your entire filmbased image catalog into highend, reproquality scans. Mamiya and contax camera adapters for imaconhasselblad. Advanced imacon scanning guide darren rigo scanning fff 1. May 29, 2019 i heard back from the marketing manager at hasselblad who confirms that hasselblad has ceased new production and sale of scanners flextight x1 and flextight x5 because of reduction in supply of important components necessary to ensure high quality in the products. With the advent of flextight technology ftt, imacons flextight precision iisets. Sep 27, 20 hasselblad scanner flextight 848 user guide products and names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Imacon digital backs imacon flexframe 4040 the worlds first 16 megepixel 3in1 digital camera back. I also want to add that there are other ways to scan with an imacon flextight when it comes to colour negative films. May 16, 2007 i ran an imacon flextight precision ii, upgraded to precision iii with an apple powermac g5 for years. Unique highend quality and speed the flextight 848 builds on the foundation of the award winning virtual drum principle.
A vertical optical system allows the ccd to face downwards, creating a glassfree optical path between the original and the lens. Imacons state of the art software technology flexcolor offers ease of use and. The imacon flextight photo was designed to provide the highest level of performance doing just one thing, scanning 35mm and 120 size film. The colorflex software is fully color management aware and is supported by a setup. Mamiya and contax camera adapters for imaconhasselblad digital back 96c. All scanning is done by our staff in the camden town office, who provide a prompt and intelligent service, with individual attention being paid to each job. Imacon flextight precision ii with original box one of. Flextight precision iii specifications virtual drum the only way to get perfect focus with glassfree optical path. A 3f allows one to obtain a file similar to a raw file from analog original. Unique highend quality and speed the flextight 848 builds on the foundation of the award winning virtual drum. The imacon flextight is a superb scanner offering a dynamic range of 4.
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. Based on my shooting 35mm, 24 x 65 panoramic and 6 x 7 medium format, this scanner seems to have the best specs. Unique highend quality and speed the flextight 848 builds on the foundation of the award winning. With its improved light source, the flextight 949 is the ultimate tool for negative scanning, with better blue channel rendition and fewer artifacts. Anybody currently using the imacon flextight photo scanner.
Any imacon flextight photo scanner users pro digital. Please can someone advise if the imacon now several years old is a better scanner than the nikon 9000. By taking this sharply defined approach imacon developed a unique design combining all of the attributes that accomplish this task most effectively. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued page 2. I used an atto ul4s adapter and most recently flexcolor 4. Imaco engineering henderson road, clayton, vic white. How to process imacon raw files in 3f format in the flexcolor virtual scanner. 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.
The imacon flextight 949 is a superb scanner offering a dynamic range of 4. My parents have been generous enough to permit me to choose from nearly any laptop i want for college, and i really would like to get a mac. Here is a link to their customer announcement, which also has further links to the downloadable software update and a pdf format manual. Each scans value is furthermore increased by imacons 3f file. Imacon flextight 949 ccd drum scanner and the process described in the text minimal. Imacon say the colorflex software used in the flextight scanners is very easy to use, yet offers a host of. Sadly, after 5 years hard use, the g5 psu failed, the resulting power spike leaving a trail of wrecked vital organs in its wake. Its not just current owners being let down, but all those buying new scanners with no idea that they are buying. Film scanning hire in london imacon flextight 949 photofusion. Processing 3f files in flexcolor software image science. Ive gone out on a limb promising the author of vuescan all sorts of support from users if he gets the necessary engineering details and comes up with working software. Ok, thats probably not true, at least with regard to ari, but most buyers of camera bags never will have heard of him or at best will have confused the superadventurousstreetphotographer with costa manos of magnum. One of the great things about our imacon flextight 949 scanner is that.
The imaconhasselblad flextight series of scanners is a testament to. What do ari marcopoulos and iron maiden have in common. The 3f system the revolutionary professional scanning. Imacon flextight 646 film scanner 35 mm desktop firewire overview and full product specs on cnet. Im currently a senior in high school and have been accepted to a few universities as an engineering major. Hasselbladimacon flextight scanning and delivery ewa digital. Last representative system is flextight scanner hasselblad flextight x5 as a successor to a very successful model flextight 848 and flextight 949th flextight 848, for example, selected for their projects, the most global paper photographic agency magnum photos.
About the imacon 949 flextight film scanner image science. Come and use our imacon flextight 949 virtual drum scanner to get the most out. 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. The first fundamental difference between a flextight and a nikon is the design of the negative holders. They are really hard to find when in you need them, so here is your chance. Pdf owner manuals and user guides are not affiliated with the products andor names mentioned in this site. Hasselblad scanner flextight 848 user guide products and names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. By bending the original, the tension creates a straight scanline thus eliminating inaccuraciesthat can cause registration errors and color flaring. About the imacon 949 flextight film scanner the colorflex software is fully color management aware and is supported by a setup interface dialog so you can select a calibrated monitor profile essential to the effective use of the scanner imacon scanner, the scanner profile, the colorspace and its profile in which the image will be edited e.
Jun 26, 2014 i sold my imacon 2c digital back recently and some adapters are still available. Hasselblad scanner flextight 848 user guide pdf owner. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued sign in. Looking for a we are ready to meet any high resolution, high density scanner imacons state of the art software technology flexcolor offers ease of use and versatility.
Mamiya and contax camera adapters for imaconhasselblad digital back 96c, 2c, 384c, etc. In 2000 imacon, now hasselblad, created a new proprietary format for the flextight scanners, the flexible file format or fff. The real advantages of the imacons are the speed, the edge to edge resolution and clean optical path. Imacon digital backs flexframe 3020 designed to meet your medium format and view camera needs, the flexframe 3020 offers singleshot mode for portraits, multishot and microstep mode for highend commercial and advertising photography. If you require further info please send me a message. If you display a 3f file in a tiff viewer that does not understand 3f, you might only get a lowresolution version of the image. Imacon ixpress image bank holder with shoulder str. I recently replaced the bulb in my imacon 343 and as i have seen discusssed here, and read elsewhere, the white balance is different with the new bulbs as hasselblad has stopped making 5400k bulbs for the 343.
Photo equipment rentals, photo services, photography. Designed for portrait, commercial and advertising photography, the flexframe 4040 captures the largest file sizes and the deepest color definition. Of course i though it was just burned out, so i replaced it with a new one, but to my greatest fear, it still does not work, so please help, im in the m. Flextight scanners are all built to the same formula. This is true of the cheapest photo all the way up to the 949. Many photographers choose imacon flextight scanners because of the outstanding image quality they obtain from negative.
The imacon ixpress image bank is in great condition strictly collection from wetherby or i can possibly deliver depending on your location. Discussion in digital darkroom started by decandido, jan 7. Also use an epson v750pro flatbed for proof sheets only. Maxson engineering is a denver, co based fullservice mechanical and electrical engineering firm. Aug 14, 2001 imacon say the colorflex software used in the flextight scanners is very easy to use, yet offers a host of sophisticated image manipulation and colour correcting features. Screen resolution of minimum 800 x 600 pixels with true colors 24bits. The flexcolor software that comes with the 343 is about as basic an. Comp bind technology imacon flextight precision ii photo slide film scanner silver nylon antistatic dust cover w x 14d x 25h.
A 3f allows one to obtain a file similar to a raw file from an analog original. Photographic film images in all sizes from 35mm through 6x18cm software. Jun 26, 2014 mamiya and contax camera adapters for imaconhasselblad digital back 96c, 2c, 384c, etc jun 26, 2014 i sold my imacon 2c digital back recently and some adapters are still available. Used in excellent condition imacon ixpress image fits all sinar cameras p, p2, f, f2, c, x etc. Description capteur ccd 3x8000 resolution optique 80 dpi a 8000 dpi non interpole. Page 1 users guide flextight 646 page 2 hasselblad as assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. The machine planet like the economist but without the. Imacon flextight precis ion iii the revolutionary repro quality scanner. We offer a high quality scanning service, using only hasselblad imacon flextight virtual drum scanners. Imacon flextight 646 film scanner 35 mm desktop firewire sign in to comment. Imacons state of the art software technology flexcolor offers ease of use and versatility.
Imacon launch flextight precision iii scanner ephotozine. The imacon flextight x5 scanner is the top model in the flextight scanner series and features the best of all worlds. Load film in the holder, ensure the desired negative is bordered on all sides by magnet or an inch of film, and the holder is properly seated in the shoe. 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. I now have and use a imacon 949, i had a imacon 848 for a 3 month demo prior to selecting the 949. Then hassey merged with imacon completely and rebadged the scanners as hasselblad flextight.
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