if you were thinking of a coolscan 5000

k100d · 05-26-2009, 02:32 PM

Coolscan 5000 officially discontinued - Rangefinderforum.com

SOldBear · 05-26-2009, 02:57 PM

Oh boy! Oh boy. With the price range they are talking about (> US$ 1000), I'm tempted to sell mine (with an APS adapter) to help with the K-7 fund

roentarre · 05-26-2009, 03:18 PM

I like the scanner. A good performer over the years. I would not have a second thought of getting it.

Just some of the scratch artefacts could be hard to rid off post scan. I still yet found the best way to rid of these effects...

stevebrot · 05-26-2009, 06:00 PM

If that doesn't take the cake. My Coolscan 5000 ED is due to be delivered tomorrow! I guess I should have bought the bulk slide scanner along with it! Interestingly enough, it is still listed as current product at nikonusa.com. Maybe they will continue to sell it on the U.S. market.

Steve

k100d · 05-26-2009, 06:42 PM

steve, w/ the 5000 there is a mod to change the strip film adapter to run the entire roll. you just require a thin piece of wire to connect two of the pins. just google to learn more, although some people chose to sodder.

stevebrot · 05-27-2009, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by k100d

steve, w/ the 5000 there is a mod to change the strip film adapter to run the entire roll. you just require a thin piece of wire to connect two of the pins. just google to learn more, although some people chose to sodder.

Thanks for the tip! The mod does not look too difficult, though it will void the warranty

Steve

Vertex Ninja · 06-02-2009, 01:38 PM

I had a 4000 and it was a great scanner! I've since replaced it with a Creo Flatbed, but it's sad to see the market shrinking for these things. Maybe with Kodak introducing new film there will be some growth there. Who knows. Grab 'em while they're hot!

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05-26-2009, 02:57 PM	#2
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Oh boy! Oh boy. With the price range they are talking about (> US$ 1000), I'm tempted to sell mine (with an APS adapter) to help with the K-7 fund

05-26-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I like the scanner. A good performer over the years. I would not have a second thought of getting it. Just some of the scratch artefacts could be hard to rid off post scan. I still yet found the best way to rid of these effects...

05-26-2009, 06:00 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	If that doesn't take the cake. My Coolscan 5000 ED is due to be delivered tomorrow! I guess I should have bought the bulk slide scanner along with it! Interestingly enough, it is still listed as current product at nikonusa.com. Maybe they will continue to sell it on the U.S. market. Steve

05-26-2009, 06:42 PM	#5
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911 Original Poster	steve, w/ the 5000 there is a mod to change the strip film adapter to run the entire roll. you just require a thin piece of wire to connect two of the pins. just google to learn more, although some people chose to sodder.

05-27-2009, 07:19 AM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by k100d steve, w/ the 5000 there is a mod to change the strip film adapter to run the entire roll. you just require a thin piece of wire to connect two of the pins. just google to learn more, although some people chose to sodder. Thanks for the tip! The mod does not look too difficult, though it will void the warranty Steve

06-02-2009, 01:38 PM	#7
Vertex Ninja Inactive Account Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 652	I had a 4000 and it was a great scanner! I've since replaced it with a Creo Flatbed, but it's sad to see the market shrinking for these things. Maybe with Kodak introducing new film there will be some growth there. Who knows. Grab 'em while they're hot!