Flextight hasselblad imacon original 4x5 inc film holder. The colorflex application is a standalone on the macintosh and windows platform, and final scans are saved as image files in any designated folder accessible to the host computer. Anybody currently using the imacon flextight photo scanner. 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. Imacon ixpress bank ieee 94 sbp2 device driver download. When scanning on the imacon flextight 949, we can only scan images on the edges of short strips so make sure your strips are 4 or less images in length 35mm, 2 or less in length all medium formats up to 6 by 12cm, or singles 6 by 17cm and 4 by 5 inch. Imacon flextight 343 film scanner desktop firewire sign in to comment.
Imacon ixpress image bank holder with shoulder str. Any imacon flextight photo scanner users pro digital talk. The flextight 2848 utilizes awardwinning flexcolor software, imacon s first step in its 3f flexible file format digital data management system. Unique highend quality and speed the flextight 848 builds on the foundation of the award winning virtual drum principle. Hasselblad scanner flextight 949 user guide pdf owner. Flextight photo scanner by imacon this was given hasselblad imacon original film holdernegative carrier 6x6x2. Scans film negativepositive 16 bit true color depth 8 or 16 bit tiff file up to 200 mbmin. 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 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. Compatibility the software requires at least os x 10.
The imacon ixpress image bank is in great condition strictly collection from wetherby or i can possibly deliver depending on your location. 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. People go on and on about how great drum scans are which they are, but for convenience and speed, i think they are great. Hasselblad imacon flextight photo scanner plus hol. While it certainly didnt change my life, or put to rest all my wildest dreams, it has opened new doorways to. 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.
But, came to install a firewire card to run my imacon scanner and flexcolor software and it wont work. The imacon flextight 949 is a superb scanner offering a dynamic range of 4. Virtual drum virtual drum digital upgrade kit for hadland imacon 792, 790, 675, 500, and xchron 540. Scanning speed on imacon 848 flextight discussion in. 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.
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Flexcolor software for mac upgrade to the latest version via hasselblad. Hasselblad flextight x1 scanner, 6300 dpi, 60 mb pm, 3f auto scan button, batch scanning mfr. Flextight 949 negative scanning many photographers choose imacon flextight scanners because of the outstanding image quality they obtain from negative originals. 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. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. 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. Here is an opinion from a owneruser of imacons very best scanner, the 949 now called the hasselblad x5 or something like that. Equal, if not better, then capability of the hasselblad flextight x5.
Imacon flextight 646 film scanner 35 mm desktop firewire overview and full product specs on cnet. Thats 100 megapixels, or a print size of 129x49cm at 320ppi. By taking this sharply defined approach imacon developed a unique design combining all of the attributes that accomplish this task most effectively. Unique highend quality and speed the flextight 848 builds on the foundation of the award winning. To get the same resolution from the epson as the flextight i had to set the epson to scan at 6400dpi, and that means it will interpolate up unlike the flextight. Its just not completely obvious as i discovered this weekend you just need the right scsi carddriver and the right version of flexcolor the software is free worst case scenario is. The flextight 2848 utilizes awardwinning flexcolor software, imacons first step in its 3f flexible file format digital data management system.
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With the advent of flextight technology ftt, imacons flextight precision iisets. Some are identical to the imacon flextight holders that are offered at a higher price, and some are my own custom ideas, such as a holder optimized for polaroid type 55 film, allowing you to preserve the majority of the cool looking messy edges. There is currently a version for use with macintosh platforms and a pc compatible package will be available from imacon in early 2002. The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. The basic principle behind 3f is the ability to reuse data with total flexibility, always delivering perfect output images, reducing production time and. With its improved light source, the flextight 949 is the ultimate tool for negative scanning, with better blue channel rendition and fewer artifacts. The program went through an extended and slow install that finally appeared to be complete. Looking for a we are ready to meet any high resolution, high density scanner imacon s state of the art software technology flexcolor offers ease of use and versatility. Sep 27, 20 download manual guide of hasselblad scanner flextight 949 user guide in pdf that we categorized in manual guide. Imacon flextight 848 film scanner desktop firewire. I have a 949 and do maybe just over 25 medium format black and white 3f scans an. Imacon launch flextight precision iii scanner ephotozine. The finescan 5000 is a crossfield and is top of the line.
Download and getting started, reference and user guide for your hasselblad scanner flextight 949. Download manual guide of hasselblad scanner flextight 949 user guide in pdf that we categorized in manual guide. Mar 12, 2012 this is a short video demonstrating the problem im currently having with my imacon. Unique highend quality and speed the flextight 848 builds on the foundation of the award winning virtual drum. Hasselblad imacon flextight x1 scanner h70380201 adorama. Hasselblad 3f raw 16bit scan service know how transfer. Nov 27, 2002 the leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. In close comparison with the imacon the imacon images were 99% as good as the fuji. After hours of searching for solutions and switching cards, i discovered the solution to getting imacon scanners 343, 646, 848 etc to work with windows 10 win 10. The flextight is about the best quality scan you can get before moving up to dedicated drum scans that can be messy, timeconsuming.
Nov 27, 2002 anybody currently using the imacon flextight photo scanner. Jun 20, 2016 in three 10hour days, i managed to get the old os x 10. In three 10hour days, i managed to get the old os x 10. A 3f allows one to obtain a file similar to a raw file from an analog original. 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. Flextight 848 scanner and usb connections film forum. Important warnings and restrictions system requirements diagrams of the front panel, rear panel, and internal structure of the flextight 949 scanner. Singles are ok too, however leave as much rebate as you can around the edges.
Any imacon flextight photo scanner users pro digital. Imacon scanner and firewire card hassles with windows 10. Used in excellent condition imacon ixpress image fits all sinar cameras p, p2, f, f2, c, x etc. About the imacon 949 flextight film scanner i had no previous experience with a flextight scanner but had done thousands of scans on lesser machines in the midlate s.
Sep 21, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. As you can see the flextight blows the epson away for 35mm scans. Imacon 949 at the current price compared to an 1800f but since i do not have to that point is mute for me. Quare id faciam fortasse requiris nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior. The new software for the pc should be posted on the imacon website.
Trilinear ccd sensor 3x 8000 8,000 ppi maximum true optical resolution. As you can see, the motor that controls the movement of the film into and out of the scanning plane skips. The flextight 848 utilises the award winning flexcolor software. The imacon software is designed for a pro lab and delivers top quality but with ease.
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