Final cut pro 7 software and mini dv decks for video artists. Due to the limits of scsi and the precision ii being made in an era. Some older flextight precision scanners make use of this option when checking the. Helped me troubleshoot my imacon flextight precision ii free of charge. 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. With the advent of flextight technology ftt, imacon s flextight precision iisets. 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. Imacon launch flextight precision iii scanner ephotozine. I have been offered an imacon flextight precision ii scanner complete with a selection of holder including 35mm, 6x6 and 4x5 i understand they are quite old because it also comes with a scsi card and i used to use scsi back in the late 1980s. Any imacon flextight photo scanner users pro digital.
Imacon flextight precision iii film scanner desktop. Imacon flextight 646 film scanner 35 mm desktop firewire overview and full product specs on cnet. Imacon flexcare two year enhanced extended warranty fthe. Monitor accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Imacon flextight precision ii with original box one of. The imacon flextight 949 is a superb scanner offering a dynamic range of 4. The imacon flextight 848 is a stunning successor to the flextight precision ii and iii scanners. Aug 14, 2001 the new flextight precision iii can be used with both pc and macintosh platforms. When i had one i used hbd software, but it depends on how you like to scan. Flextight 949 negative scanning many photographers choose imacon flextight scanners because of the outstanding image quality they obtain from negative originals. Additionally, imacons scanning software, flexcolor, was really only supported. 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.
When i did, i received the following error message. Its fast, real fast and does a good job scanning negs, although you allways need to really tweak those curves to get a decent neg scan. 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. For instance, with the ability to scan 50 mb of data per minute, the flextight 848 is five times faster than even the recently launched flextight precision iii. 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. Hasselblad 35mm slide flextight original holder for select flextight scanners h50200100 save the tax instantly. Its unique vertical form factor occupies less desk space than conventional scanners. The precision iii handles positive or negative originals from 35mm to 12x17cm, as well as reflective copy up to 220x310mm including colour, lineart and grey scale work. Many professionals have one and everyone wants one the hasselblad medium format cameras are both a status symbol and a professional tool in one. Scans up to 6x18 cm very nice for medium format panoramic images. Imacon flextight precision iii film scanner desktop firewire, scsi overview and full product specs on cnet. Flextight precision ii on windows 7810 posted by pat hartl march 5, 2017 march 5, 2017 5 comments on flextight precision ii on windows 7810 my father was a photographer for around 35 years and towards the end of the 20th century he purchased a imacon now hasselblad flextight precision ii hybrid film scanner. Imacon flextight precision ii still worth buying today.
Imacon flextight 949 virtual drum multiformat included in this listing. A 3f allows one to obtain a file similar to a raw file from an analog original. 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. Hasselblad imacon flextight photo scanner plus hol. The new software for the pc should be posted on the imacon website. Based on my shooting 35mm, 24 x 65 panoramic and 6 x 7 medium format, this scanner seems to have the best specs. If i plugged it in, it would emit a constant clicking sound, and no power would get to the scanner. Another is having to fool the software in order to get 8000 dpi for both horizontally and vertically positioned 35mmfilm frames. Hasselblad focus calibration sheet for flextight 646 h40900026. Minimum recommended pentium iii processor or better.
Has anyone any experience with these scanners and especially how they perform against an epson v800. Comparison leafscan 45, imacon flextight precision ii and minolta dimage scan multi pro. Comp bind technology imacon flextight precision ii photo slide film scanner silver nylon antistatic dust cover w x 14d x 25h. Imacon flextight precision iii scanner photography forums. There are a number of tutorial on the internet that show you just how to use it. Speed and quality of this scanner are much better as other products at the market. Imacon say its ability to pick out minute detail and its sharpness help to make it the best negative scanner on the market today. The gcg group is one of the main three pillars of kodak. Sep 21, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. 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. The original power supply to my imacon flextight precision ii scanner somehow blew. Theflexcolor software comes free on the hasselblad website but i will include a cd with the software for pc and mac on it.
Just bought an imacon flextight precision ii what else do i. Imacon flextight precision ii users guide hardware reference flextight precision ii system requirements 7 english system requirements ibm pccompatibles minimum pentium 166 mhz processor windows 3. While it certainly didnt change my life, or put to rest all my wildest dreams, it has opened new doorways to. Imacon flexframe table of contents 2 introduction p. Focus your imacon flextight 646 scanner with the focus calibration sheet from hasselblad. Any imacon flextight photo scanner users pro digital talk. This is optic sensor ccd 3x8000 same as ft 848 the most powerful highend ccd scanner on optical. The scan quality is among the best you get, when the user knows the scanner and the software. Any experience with an imacon flextight precision ii scanner. The imacon flextight photo was designed to provide the highest level of performance doing just one thing, scanning 35mm and 120 size film. 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. As far as i know there is no other software for the imacon. With the advent of flextight technology ftt, imacons flextight precision iisets.
A good scanning software like silverfast or vuescan can be very helpful. This holder is designed specifically for the flextight x1 x5 848 and 949 scanners and will work with mounted transparencies and. However, people should have no illusions that the flextight 848 is a totally new concept in ccd scanner technology. Nov 27, 2002 the leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. The imacon flexcare two year enhanced extended warranty for the flextight 646 scanner extends the standard warranty for two additional years, and upgrades the warranty from depot to hot swap during the second and third years.
New equipment in the emc includes the imacon flextight precision iii scanner, perfect for scanning slides, negatives and transparencies. According to hasselblad imacon tech support, the new flexcolor software versions starting from 4. The other option is an imacon flextight precision ii, which has higher res 5760 dpi, it has af but lacks firewire, and you are stuck with using an old computer for scanning only but it comes with a computer. For the flexframe and the flextight, please use flexcolor 4. Many software programs already exist for doing this, including. People go on and on about how great drum scans are which they are, but for convenience and speed, i think they are great. 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. Page 3 for the optimum in investment security, a flextight x1 prevent an increase in electrical noise. We see a huge range of markets for the new precision iii, from photographic studios and imaging bureaux to pre. So the workaround would be to download from hasselblad website, the latest flexcolor software version 4. The imacon flextight precision ii scanner is equipped with an innovative color scanning method which employs a magnetic frame and a virtual drum to give you exceptionally clear and detailed scans.
They froze the driver for my scanner at a version that ran on windows xp, but on no. Just bought an imacon flextight precision ii what else do i need. Nov 27, 2002 anybody currently using the imacon flextight photo scanner. Well, maybe i had some loose judgement one day but, after years of debate, i finally convinced myself to get my dream piece of equipment. Just bought an imacon flextight precision ii what else.
For a dozen years, ive owned an imacon flextight scanner. Buy comp bind technology imacon flextight precision ii photo slide film scanner black nylon antistatic dust cover w x 14d x 25h. Imacon as assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using imacon software or products. When imacon announced the flextight 848 scanner at photo expo east in november, i was eager to get my hands on one. Download firmware, software and manuals at my hasselblad. In 2000 imacon, now hasselblad, created a new proprietary format for the flextight scanners, the flexible file format or fff. Windows 98 or nt 5 is required for scanning to cmyk and color management icc pro. Im trying to run my imacon precision ii iii on a dell precision 690 workstation. Scanner comparison leafscan 45, imacon flextight precision ii, minolta scan multi pro. The swedish manufacturer hasselblad is known for its professional medium format camera systems. About the imacon 949 flextight film scanner image science. For flextight x1 and x5 scanners for 646, 848, 949, and 2848 scanners for precision and progression scanners holds strip of three 6x6 frames.
Flextight 848 scanner and usb connections film forum. Page 1 users guide imacon ixpress page 2 imacon as assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Flextight photo scanner by imacon this was given hasselblad imacon original film holdernegative carrier 6x6x2. 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. Imacon flextight 343 film scanner desktop firewire. Mar 22, 2015 maybe a newer version of the operating system. Hasselblad flextight x5 scanner fully supports the raw format 3f. With its improved light source, the flextight 949 is the ultimate tool for negative scanning, with better blue channel rendition and fewer artifacts. It handles film with precision no pun intended and comes with truly excellent software, still a weak point of the polaroid. Unfortunately hasselblad dropped down the archive on the webside. The 3f system the revolutionary professional scanning. Imacon flextight 848 uncompromising highend scanner of the top class. Jan, 2009 it handles film with precision no pun intended and comes with truly excellent software, still a weak point of the polaroid. Hi robert, since i dont own this particular imacon, i really cant say there is no need for it as you point out.
By taking this sharply defined approach imacon developed a unique design combining all of the attributes that accomplish this task most effectively. Scan one mounted 35mm slide with this 35mm slide flextight original holder from hasselblad. 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. The flextight 848 is the first ccd scanner ready to challenge, and best, a host of drum scanners. Flextight 949 flextight flexibility precision cad and. 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 848 no longer on stock, we are searching. Imacon flextight 343 film scanner desktop firewire overview and full product specs on cnet.