It features a 3,946pixel monochrome linear ccd that scans an area of 25. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you. Read this first introduction top 5 macintosh for the latest information on supported versions of mac os, see the nikon web sites listed in this manual 3. First a disclaimer i only use nikon s software nikon scan 4. Thus, those who buy a used nikon scanner should consider that the inhouse scan software nikonscan is only useful up to mac os x 10. Disassembly and repair of nikon sf210 and sf200 batch adapter. Nikon ls 2000 super coolscan 2000 for better scans, buy. Nikon software requires that the account it is installed into is no less. There is only the nikon own scan software nikonscan. Silverfast is an alternative and an enhancement, that introduces a lot of new and valuable features for nikon scanners.
Ls 40 coolscan iv and super coolscan ls 4000 need latest firmware. Page the attachment utility is a special program for the sf200 s distributed with the nikon scan software that came with your scanner. If more than one scanner is attached to your computer and powered on, select the scanner to which the sf 200 s is attached from the. A note on nikon scan if you are using the sf200 s with ls2000 film scanners, note that although nikon scan version 2. For my purposes scanning thousands of old slides the sf 200 and ice cubed are essential to my use of the nikon super coolscan 4000 ed. Both mac and pc versions are available, the pc version including an adaptec a name brand scsi adapter card and cable. Nikon d200 digital slr camera software driver and firmware version ab 2.
For my purposes scanning thousands of old slides the sf200 and ice cubed are essential to my use of the nikon super coolscan 4000 ed. With the slide feeder sf 210 in combination with the nikon super coolscan 4000 ed 5000 ed you can digitise great quantities of mounted 35mm slides in short times and high quality. Users found a way to generate a 64 bit driver that works with windows 7 using the scan software nikon released for vista. Please, note, that the delivery may take longer than stated. Nikon ls 4000ed super coolscan 4000ed for better scans. Autofocus problem with nikon ls4000 and sf200 lasersoft. Using nikon coolscan with windows 10 windows 10 forums. According to nikon, after sitting on the phone with tech support for more than an hour before they answered my call, they are aware of problems with both the usb drivers and scanning software for all of the nikon scanning programs when used with any machine that has been upgraded to mac os x 10. The nikon does give a little more detail in the center but the sharpness also falls off to the edges thats because of the flatness advantage from the an glass i use with the epson. Some i can restore by right click on them and reverting to original. For nikons measures against unauthorized use and pirating of software, please visit the following page. With the slide feeder sf210 in combination with the nikon super coolscan 4000 ed 5000 ed you can digitise great quantities of mounted 35mm slides in short times and high quality. I dont think this problem exists with macs earlier than those with intel processors.
All types of nikon film adapters are supported, including the sf200 slide feeder. You could also find an email address at their site. Nikon super coolscan 9000 ed user manual pdf download. Older sa20 is not intended by nikon for this device, thus is not supported. Jan 18, 2003 work but i am not sure about the sf 200 slide feeder. Those who have a newer operating system will need the silverfast scansoftware, as it is permanently updated by the producer lasersoft imaging and continuously adapted to the current operating. For many users the nikon own scan software is entirely sufficient though.
Since the operating software is the same for both the 4000ed and 8000ed, we will discuss its features after we look at the 8000ed. Thus, those who buy a used nikonscanner should consider that the inhouse scan software nikonscan is only useful up to mac os x 10. Software antipiracy policy and end user license agreements. I run all my nikon coolscan scanners using windows 7 x64 computers. Dec 07, 2015 anyone using the nikon super coolscan 9000 film scanner with windows 10. A warning about the sf 200 adapter from the former nikon.
The software nikon scan was released to work under xp but a simple modification will make it work under windows 7. If not, then the slide is not flat enough and could be remounted. Nikon coolscan ls4000 ed ls5000 ed service and repair notes. The famous silverfast is not included in the purchase price of the nikon super coolscan 5000 any longer. If you are a mac person, then, as far as i know, the new mac os does not support nikon scan. It is mostly about how to make sf200 perform as well as sf210, but the last tip. The procedures for scanning consecutive slides with the sf200 s may be found in the software reference manuals provided on the cdrom that came with your scanner. This procedure assumes that your scanner was working with the windows 7 driver created with the help of windows sevenforum getting your nikon coolscan to work on w7 x64 windows 7 help forums and you still have access to the win 7 driver previously used. For nikon s measures against unauthorized use and pirating of software, please visit the following page. No downloads are available for products that are not listed. Hello all coolscannerites, i have up to now mainly scanned strips of slide film. Railfan technology help scanning kodachrome slides. The symptom is a loud grinding noise during the slide feeding process. Vuescan is the best way to get your nikon coolscan 4000 ed working on windows.
Those who have a newer operating system will need the silverfast scan software, as it is permanently updated by the producer lasersoft imaging and continuously adapted to the current operating. Page 27 add nikon scan to the dock mac os x or create an alias mac os 9 click yes to add nikon scan to the dock mac os x or to create an alias for nikon scan on the desktop mac os 9. If youre using windows and youve installed a nikon driver, vuescans builtin drivers wont conflict with this. The other issue can be that the software is picking a spot that is not representative of the entire slide. Nikon super coolscan 4000 with sf 200 modified nikon sf 200 slide feeder on its best day, this device is picky about the condition of slides its feeding.
To uninstall nikon scan, insert the nikon scan cd into the cdrom drive and start the. Even though digicamcontrol for mac is not available for download, there are other mac apps you can use instead. Get file but it does give you access to tracks when u need it. Can the scansoftware of nikon elaborate iccprofiles. Leica m typ 240 nikon d810 leica m10 nikon afs nikkor 2470mm f2. If an earlier version of nikon scan is already installed on your system, before upgrading to version 3. Nikon coolscan 4000 ed driver vuescan scanner software for. In the advanced stage the slide feeder stops working altogether. Nikon imaging products super coolscan 4000 ed ls4000 ed. Can anyone tell me whether vuescan works with the sf 200 slide feeder to batch process up to 50 slides, or is. Aug 26, 2015 this procedure assumes that your scanner was working with the windows 7 driver created with the help of windows sevenforum getting your nikon coolscan to work on w7 x64 windows 7 help forums and you still have access to the win 7 driver previously used. In most cases this happens with slides i scanned with a nikon sf200 using vue scan software, but it is starting to happen with digital originals as well alpha 900 in jpg mode.
Nikon sf 200 scanner automatic slide feeder series sign in to comment. Nikon imaging products super coolscan 4000 ed ls4000. Nikon 4000ed with all film modules nikon super coolscan. Nikon scan is nikons own proprietary software for film scanners but it only supported computer operating. Nikon slide feeder sf210 for nikon super coolscan 5000.
In fact, it even worked with an old batch feeder attachment nikon sf200 that i had inherited with this job. If you need to scan batches of images, get the sf200. A scene analysis function automatically corrects tone and color in negatives. It is my understanding that silverfast requires the nikon m driver to work, and the latest driver from nikon 3. Nikon transfer is a software application that allows for the simple transfer of images captured with a nikon digital camera, or images recorded to media such as memory cards, to a computer. Nikon coolscan 4000 ed driver vuescan scanner software. Viewnx 2 is an allinone image browsing and editing software application for both still images and movies. Although i credit nikon for attempting to provide software for free, it would be better if that software did something useful. The nikon ls2000 is a high resolution desktop scanner that gives 2700 ppi from a 2,592pixel monochrome linear ccd. Can anyone tell me whether vuescan works with the sf200 slide feeder to batch process up to 50 slides, or is. Scan your film negatives and slides on a nikon coolscan film scanner and create digital copies. Nikon super coolscan 4000 with sf200 modified nikon sf200 slide feeder on its best day, this device is picky about the condition of slides its feeding.
Nikon has cancelled the support for its own scanner software, versions for the actual. Nikon sf 200 scanner automatic slide feeder series specs. Digital camera home nikon super coolscan 4000 ed film scanner. Nikon sf 200s scanner automatic slide feeder specs cnet. Slidescanning capability of up to 50 slides with optional slide feeder sf200 s attached roll filmscanning capability with optional roll film adapter sa30 attached multisample scanning 24816 times. Nikon has not released any software updates for the super coolscan 9000 film scanner since vista. Nikon knows that their software wont work with an intelbased mac, while using a motorized attachment like the sf200 or sf 210. Forums equipment nikon sf 200 vs sf 210 on a coolscan 5000.
Nikon sf 200 s scanner automatic slide feeder overview and full product specs on cnet. Slidescanning capability of up to 50 slides with optional slide feeder sf200s attached roll filmscanning capability with optional roll film adapter sa30 attached multisample scanning 24816 times. If i remember correctly, nikons autofocus algorithm is based on contrast edges. It runs on windows 7 including x64 and i am a pc person. Digital film scanners nikon super coolscan 4000 ed film. Click the start button lower left corner, then select settings. Download manuals, software, and firmware for digital cameras and other imaging devices. Some of my framed slides i scanned individually one at a time. As to whether the nikon is much better, you and i seem to have different thresholds of much. If more than one scanner is attached to your computer and powered on, select the scanner to which the sf200 s is attached from the. Software for discontinued film scanners nikon support. The firmware in the scanner can be updated with downloads from nikon technical support.
All types of nikon film adapters are supported, including the sf 200 slide feeder. I just pressed abort button midbatch while using vuescan and now the 5000 will not recognise the sf210. The nikon scan software was not released for windows 7, but there is a patch that makes it work. If you havent installed a windows driver for this scanner, vuescan will automatically install a driver. The first problem i had with the scanner was, when the the sf210 jammed, the software would also lock up.
Sometimes it really is the equipment that isnt working. I can definetely say that the old slide feeder models sf200 and sf200s are compatible. Digital film scanners nikon super coolscan 2000 film. A note on nikon scan if you are using the sf 200 s with ls2000 film scanners, note that although nikon scan version 2. Images can be saved in a variety of file formats including jpeg or uncompressed tiff or bmp. First a disclaimer i only use nikons software nikon scan 4. Thats what i know about precleaning which the nikon manual does not mention. The nikon ia20 and ia20s adapters for aps film cartridges are supported by silverfast 8.
Medical slide holder and 35mm slide mount holder for nikon ls8000, ls9000. Our online shop is updated several times a day, also at the weekend. Everybody who knows silverfast appreciates its advantages and would accept an accordant extra charge. Since the scanner was out of warranty, i decided to let it slide. Slidescanning capability of up to 50 slides with optional slide feeder sf 200 s attached roll filmscanning capability with optional roll film adapter sa30 attached multisample scanning 24816 times. Ls2000 by nikon is capable of producing images that are ideal for desktop publishing, design, and multimedia publishing. I had installed the easytouse nikon software correctly, and it was scanning beautiful images. Page 14 the attachment utility window will appear on the desktop. This list contains some of the alternatives to digicamcontrol for mac. Page the attachment utility is a special program for the sf 200 s distributed with the nikon scan software that came with your scanner. Silverfast quits as soon as i start a batch scan with the sf200 film holder. We reverse engineered the nikon coolscan 4000 ed driver and included it in vuescan so you can keep using your old scanner. Nikon transfer 2, which can be used for transferring images to a computer, and picture control utility 2, which allows users to adjust and manage custom picture controls, have been incorporated into viewnx 2, and functions for editing movies, including one that allows you to trim movie. It also works for windows 8 and 10, but you would need to do another trick to install unsigned driver.
Anyone using the nikon super coolscan 9000 film scanner with windows 10. Nikon has cancelled the support for its own scanner software, versions for the actual operating systems arent existing. Unfollow nikon coolscan 9000 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The first problem i had with the scanner was, when the the sf 210 jammed, the software would also lock up. Nikon sf 200 scanner automatic slide feeder series specs cnet. Ice was replaced on mac os x by our own much more powerful isrd. Forums equipment nikon sf200 vs sf 210 on a coolscan 5000.
All arctiles, which are marked as in stock can be shipped immediately. In most cases this happens with slides i scanned with a nikon sf 200 using vue scan software, but it is starting to happen with digital originals as well alpha 900 in jpg mode. The procedures for scanning consecutive slides with the sf 200 s may be found in the software reference manuals provided on the cdrom that came with your scanner. Thumbnails are ok, but many pictures are apple community. The filmstrip adapter sa30 is supported with this device. One of the failure modes i discovered with sf210 is a worn out worm gear. Finder and power mac are trademarks of apple computer, inc. Nikon should have a look on people working with there nikon scan software. Nikon coolscan ls4000 ed ls5000 ed service and repair. Nikon said that was a hardware problem, send in the feeder and scanner both. Florida state university, department of biological science, 319 stadium drive, tallahassee, fl 323064295. Find great deals on ebay for nikon coolscan 5000 ed and nikon coolscan v ed. If you need to scan batches of images, get the sf 200.
Before proceeding, read the description, cautions, and download and installation instructions. Basic nikon scanner troubleshooting software nikon support. For more information on nikon scan, see the nikon scan software manual on cd. Try manual focus on those slides and see if it helps.