High image quality – 3200 dpi and 16 Bit A/D Equipped with a … · 2004. 3. 12. · APS...
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• High image quality – 3200 dpi and 16 Bit A/D • Equipped with a Quick Scan Button • Sophisticated Features – Auto Dust Brush; Auto Image Correction • Grain Dissolver • Simple Operation – Easy Scan Utility • Best price performance
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• High image quality –3200 dpi and 16 Bit A/D
• Equipped with a Quick Scan Button
• Sophisticated Features –Auto Dust Brush; Auto Image Correction
• Grain Dissolver
• Simple Operation –Easy Scan Utility
• Best price performance
Target User
TARGET USER:• Photo enthusiasts who use
a film camera even now• Persons who have large
stocks of film taken in the past or who handle digital photographs or are interested in digital photographs
• Persons who want to replace their film scanner or are not satisfied with the film scanning function of the flatbed scanners currently in the market
Product Concept:
• High Image QualityHigh resolutionHigh Speed AF16Bit Full gradation
• High productivityBatch scanningDiMAGE Scan launcher Auto dust brushUSB2.0
• User friendly Grain DissolverPixel polish Easy scan utility
Selling Arguments
High Image Quality 3,200dpi Resolution
3 line colour CCD, RGB primary colour filter
35mm:3,200dpi x 3,200 dpi
APS (optional):3,200 dpi x 3,200dpi
A resolution of approx. 14 Megapixel (35 mm)
2,820 dpi = 3,997 Pixel
3,200 dpi = 4,535 Pixel
2,820 dpi = 2,664 Pixel
3,200 dpi = 3,024 Pixel
Selling Arguments
High Image Quality Real 16 Bit A/D Conversion and a High Density Range 3.6High signal/low noise CCDLow noise circuit design
12-bit input 16-bit input
8-bit output8-bit output
User benefits:
• Each image point is read as one of65536 possible gradations when scanned
• A wide dynamic range means that it is possible to digitally reproduce a wider range of tones accurately
• Generally speaking, the performance of scanners is expressed by the input resolution and the number of input bits
100% scanning of 35mm filmThe picture frame of the sleeve holder was enlarged to 24 x 36 mm (100% field of view) so as to scan the entire image.
Selling Arguments
High Image QualityImproved reproducibility of negative film
The negative/positiveconversion algorithm was updated to improve the reproducibility of negative film
Grain Dissolver
Minolta newly developed a grain dissolver that uses software processing.
original negative
Scanned image after updated
negative to positive
conversion
User benefits:
• Scanned negative images can be faithfully reproduced because image processing is optimised based on the characteristics of negative film
Selling Arguments
High productivityDiMAGE Scan LauncherPressing the Quick Scan button starts up the Launcher and enables the user to select from the Standard Utility, Easy Scan Utility, Batch Scan Utility and other applications
Auto Dust BrushSoftware processing educes the shadows created on scanned images by specs of dust on the film surface
Easy Scan UtilityThe Easy Scan Utility is a upgraded Version of the DiMAGE Scan Dual III Version. It enables print preview and printouts
Quick Scan button
Selling Arguments
High productivityPixel Polish
Not only for correcting faded colours but also corrects a variety of photographed scenes
Grain Dissolver
Minolta newly developed a grain dissolver that uses software processing
without Grain Dissolver
with Grain Dissolver
Selling Arguments
High productivityHigh Speed scanningThe DiMAGE Scan Dual IV is 30% faster than the Dual III
High Speed AFThe same system as the DiMAGEScan Elite 5400 is used, it is several times faster than the Dual III
High Speed index scanningThe same system as the DiMAGEScan Elite 5400 is used, it is several times faster than the Dual III
Selling Arguments
Design
The design aims to produce a new product look.The same mold as the Elite II was used, but colouring and logo paint were changed.
Quick Scan Button Added
Comparison
-Improved algorithm for converting negatives to positives
Reproduction of negative films
-Newly designed Sleeve holder (not interchangeable with Dual III)
Holders
No Yes (like Elite 5400)Software launcher
Adobe Photoshop Elements 1.0Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0Bundled software
No Yes100% scanning of 35 mm film
3.4 (tested value)3.6 (tested value)Dynamic rangeAuto Dust brush, Pixel polishGrain dissolver (software processing), Auto
Dust brush (updated version), Pixel polishImage correction features
NoYesScan buttonNoYesBatch Scan UtilityOnly with Scan UtilityCustom WizardAutomation
Max. 2820dpiMax 3200dpiOptical resolution
NoYes, with Easy Scan UtilityPrint out function
3-line color CCD, 2700pixels/lineRGB primary color filter
3 line color CCD, 5340pixel/1 line, RGB primary color filter
Image Sensor
DiMAGE Scan Dual IIIDiMAGE Scan Dual IV
