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  1. The Nikon Coolscan 5000ED Returns

    2018-06-30 05:24:43 UTC

    Look out! Here comes High Speed USB 2.0!! Note: The awesome 2004 brochure — subtitled “Timemachineography™ (??) — the above image comes from is still live on Nikon USA’s website. Find it here: www.nikonusa.com/fileuploads/pdfs/2004_coolscan.pdf Several years after wandering in the film scanning wilderness, I’ve re-acquired a Nikon Coolscan 5000. I…

  2. Film Scanners: The Final Frontier

    2016-10-14 11:41:00 UTC

    This will be my final article on film scanners. At least until my current one breaks and I have to find a replacement. Much has happened since I last wrote about my struggles with film scanners. Back in March, I received my repaired Pacific Image PF120 Pro scanner back from…

  3. Update: Pacific Image PF120 Pro Scanner Review

    2016-03-18 23:25:00 UTC

    Note — October 2016:I have since parted ways with my PF120 Pro. After I received the repaired unit mentioned in this post, banding recurred. I then received a brand-new replacement unit from the distributor and promptly sold it. I am now scanning with an Epson V700. Find out more about…

  4. Hands-On Review with the Pacific Image PF120 Pro

    2015-10-21 00:59:00 UTC

    The Pacific Image PF120 Pro (left) with the Nikon Coolscan LS-5000ED Update — October 2016: I have since parted ways with my PF120 Pro. It developed a severe banding problem, was sent off to Taiwan for repairs, and received back around 2 months later. This repaired unit also developed banding.…
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