Should i drum scan, x1 flextight scan, or use the epson. A vertical optical system allows the ccd to face downwards, creating a glassfree optical path between the original and the lens. Thanks imacon flextight whether its the accuracy of colour reproduction, sharpness or definition the new flextigjt comes out top. The negative holders for the x1 can be found on the hasselblad site by going to products scanners flextight x1 product sheets i would have given you the link but this site doesnt want you to do that. Make offer original hasselblad imacon white calibration sheet 646, 848, 949, piii, x1, x5 flextight hasselblad imacon original 6cm x 7cm film holder for scanners. As much of our staff is currently working remotely, please be aware that if you call our support team, you must leave a voicemail so that we can follow up on your inquiry and call you back. Hassy flextight x1 scanner mostly if i would be insane to own one, due to lack of support, if there were issues that would be hard to fix, would parts, supplies, software be available, are there major issues that could come up, etc. All of the holders for all of their scanners appear on holder download so make sure you look at the ones specifically for the x1. If you have any questions, find your local customer support team contact information at the bottom of this page.
Hasselblad imacon flextight x1 scanner, 6300 dpi, 60 mb pm, 3f auto scan button, batch scanning. Professional film scanner hasselblad flextight x1 for digitalising film material in. When you are using the imacon flextight scanner, you do not have to be connected to the internet. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued photo. View online or download hasselblad flextight x5 user manual. Dec 07, 2019 no software updates are planned, plus ive run into problems dealing with fff files in photoshop 2020. Hasselblad x1 scanner in pristine condition very little use flextight imacon. The flextight x1 model quality is unsurpassed, it is fast and it can take care of most kinds of originals. However, if you want to download the newest versions of the scanning software, you will need to connect your computer to the internet for that. Find great deals on ebay for hasselblad scanner and imacon scanner. Scanning photographic film on an epson v800 using epson scan and silverfast. Hasselblad offers the newest versions of its scanning software for free.
Jan 02, 2020 the takeaway seemed to be that hasselblad might not be paying equal attention to the two versions. The imacon flextight 949 is a superb scanner offering a dynamic range of 4. In just a few easy steps you can get professional drum scanner results. Hasselblad as assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using hasselblad software or products. The flextight x1 scans 35mm originals at a maximum noninterpolated optical resolution of 6300 dpi at a maxi mum speed of 60mb per minute while the flextight x5 scans 35mm originals at up to 8000 dpi and at 300mb per minute, making it the worlds fastest, highend scanner. In addition, there is absolutely no stock remaining either, so there is no way of supplying any more as of this writing. As with all hasselblad scanners, the flextight x1 and. Our service department in the us can handle scanner servicing inhouse. Quality is unsurpassed, it is fast and it can take care of most kinds of originals. Up to 6300 dpi 6300 dpi is more than you need in most cases and even. As we all know, flexcolor is used by archivists and photoshoppers alike to. Stu culley could your little blue sensor calibration gel be used to perfectly calibrate the sensor.
I wonder what the components were that left hasselblad high and dry. The takeaway seemed to be that hasselblad might not be paying equal attention to the two versions. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the scanner ranking. There are a few members on this site that have flextight scanners and the output is consistently excellent. Hasselblad x18 flextight original holder for select flextight scanners. Hasselblad imacon photo scaner for sale imacon photo is similar to 343. Dust cover for hasselblad flextight x1 scanner or x5 color black. The imacon flextight 646s compatibility with mac, windows 2000, and xp operating systems makes it even more versatile. Latest version of program that supports scsi scanner is 4.
Differences between the models are more a matter of features and capabilities, especially with regards to productivity. Up to 6300 dpi 6300 dpi is more than you need in most cases and even though you can find scanners with higher optical resolution you will not find better clarity and detail rendition when scanning photographic film. Please note that your flextight scanner needs regular preventive maintenance. Get the best deal for imacon from the largest online selection at. Service will still be provided by hasselblad for existing products on the market for a number of years. This service provides access to the full scan quality of the flextight x5 scanner.
The state of hasselblad flextight scanners, flexcolor and the. Thank you for contacting hasselblad customer support. A vertical optical system allows the ccd to face downwards, creating a glassfree optical path between. Raw scanning service based on hasselblad flextight x5. I paid a hugh extra for the imacon instead of a japanese scanner only because it is able to do what others cant. Apr 08, 2014 medium format photographic film scanning on a hasselblad flextight 949 drum scanner. I dont have the exact information about the reason of this decision.
The new generation of hasselblad scanners, the flextight x1 and x5, are both built around the same foundation. Hasselblad flextight x1 is a slightly reduced version of hasselblads topmodel flextight x5, for which we already certified an outstanding performance in our detailed test report. Hasselblad flextight 343 scanner for sale online ebay. Flextight x1 and x5, the flagship and only left models in hasselblads lineup have been discontinued. Should i drum scan, x1 flextight scan, or use the epson v850. The state of hasselblad flextight scanners, flexcolor and. Hasselblad flextight x1 scanner, 6300 dpi optical resolution. They use a firewire connection, which is standard for all mac computers.
Hasselblad imacon flextight photo film scanner 142 north. This 6x7cm night shot of the santa barbara court house made by james chen on the latest ektachrome 100vs vivid saturation film, captured a wide range of very subtle tones and coloration from a diversity of light sources. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued page 2. The state of hasselblad flextight scanners, flexcolor and the 3f. Imacon flextight precision ii still worth buying today. As with all hasselblad scanners, the flextight x1 and flextight x5 offer outstanding sharpness and image qual. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued film. Click the button below to add the hasselblad flextight x1 scanner to your wish list.
Even if you are unfamiliar with scanners, this 35 mm slide and film scanner operates on a powerful and intuitive software that will have you archiving your entire filmbased catalogue. Imacon flextight precision iii scanner for sale ebay. 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. What is the difference between epson perfection v600 photo and hasselblad flextight x5. The components used in both flextight scanners are basically the same, meaning that whichever solution you choose, the quality level is virtually identical. May 26, 2007 i have an imacon flextight 646 which is equivalent to the current hasselblad x1. Just curious to know what the differences are, if any, between the old imacon badged 848 scanner and the newer hasselblad x1. Hasselblad film scanners are suited for professional, topquality digitising of medium and large formats. The imacon flextight photo is an entirely professional scanner providing uncompromised performance and efficiency scanning 35mm and medium format film sizes.
About the imacon 949 flextight film scanner image science. User group for people with interest in imacon hasselblad scanners. Hasselblad imacon flextight photo film scanner youtube. Unfortunately, we are not able to comment about the future improvements and new software release. Hasselblad imacon flextight x1 scanner h70380201 adorama. Hasselblad launches experience studio in new york city. I wrote a long letter in february appealing to them to update flexcolor to allow museums and labs and photographers to continue working, or even better, to incorporate the software into phocus or a plugin that could work with photoshop or lightroom. The flextight x1 is an unusually efficient scanner that will carry out most tasks quickly and easily. The imacon flextight range of scanners is made to connect to any mac and most pcs. Photo film scanning on hasselblad flextight 949 youtube. As you can see the flextight blows the epson away for 35mm scans, sharpening this scan from the epson is never going to get anywhere close to the flextight. Hasselblad s active cooling capability, where an electronic device is placed directly on the ccd to cool it down and prevent an increase in electrical noise. For transmissive use on flextight 646, 848, and x1 scanners and reflective use on flextight 646, 848, and 949 scanners more information.
Find great deals on ebay for flextight scanner and imacon. For flextight x1 and x5 scanners for 646, 848, 949, and 2848 scanners. May 29, 2019 i just received the following email from hasselblad customer service in gothenburg. The x1itself is as quirky as it is unique but it lived up to its reputation for producing sharp, even scans and excellent darks and lights.
And, as with any other scanner in this family, it is easy to use. Hasselblad flextight x1, professional scanner with virtual. Wiring loom for imacon flextight photo spare imacon hasselblad imagebank holder to keep the image bank protected and hang from the tripod duding use ill get a description up later this week. On ebay, you can find imacon flextight scanners for reasonable prices, so you can have complete control over your prints. Hasselblad film scanner basics parsons making center. The flextight x5 also has an a4 reflective scanning op. I will be getting in touch with hasselblad usa, but how no idea how long it takes for them to respond. No software updates are planned, plus ive run into problems dealing with fff files in photoshop 2020. One might expect the prices of used units to spike and stay high in response.
Gerry yaeger, who was head of customer service at imacon back in the day regarding the flexcolor software and x1 capabilities. How to scan film negatives using silverfast software duration. Page 1 scanners hasselblad flextight 343646 flextight 343 flextight 646 get the most out your originals powerful and easytouse flexcolor software imagine having all of the images from your. Hasselblad flextight tips the image editing process.
Hasselblad flextight tips the image editing process youtube. Epson perfection v750m pro vs hasselblad flextight x5. Within its product range, hasselblad offers two professional film scanners. Hasselblad flextight x1 test report and comparison to x5. Flextight x1 and x5, the flagship and only left models in hasselblad s lineup have been discontinued. The flextight x1 model should serve most photographers needs. The image is digitized and coded without loss of information, in full color depth and according to the resolution selected during the order. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued page. In addition, there is absolutely no stock remaining either, so there is.
The results from scanning xpan frames were surprisingly close, with the x5 subjectively winning by a whisker. You will be notified via flexcolor when preventive maintenance is due. The scanners i have used are the hasselblad flextight x1, nikon super. While it certainly didnt change my life, or put to rest all my wildest dreams, it has opened new doorways to. The state of hasselblad flextight scanners, flexcolor and the 3f format. 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. Hasselblad imacon 646848 film scanner replacement bulb. The seller had purchased a flextight ii and had kept the power supply with that scanner no issues there so i purchased a pup power unit from a company in denmark, hoping it would solve the issues, but it didnt. Mostly if i would be insane to own one, due to lack of support, if there were issues that would be hard to fix, would parts, supplies, software be available, are there major issues that could come up, etc the lady who owns it could not get the software to open, and i did work at. This software is also included within the scope of delivery of the digital cameras and the digital scan backs of hasselblad. A few days ago all the links on hasselblad websites to the scanners disappeared. Hasselblad two 6x6 frame original holder for flextight x1, x5, 646, 848, 949 and 2848 scanners. Jun 08, 2019 unfortunately, due to some key components no longer being available, hasselblad has stopped producing their line of superb flextight virtual drum film scanners, the x1 and the x5.
The imacon flextight wasis about the most economical scanner that a lab or you could use to realise the real benefits of medium format film and whilst i have a large quantity of scans from these and drum scanners, i have thousands of 6x6 and 67 slides that havent been scanned. While selecting film images for my tests i happened onto a 6. The highest resolution the scanner can put out without using software to make it bigger. What is the difference between hasselblad flextight x5 and hasselblad flextight x1. The scan software flexcolor is included in the scope of delivery of the hasselblad flextight x5. Hasselblad flextight x1 vs hasselblad flextight x5. Hasselblad flextight x1 and imacon 848 ci photocommunity. The flextight scanners are professional film scanners based on the virtual drum technology. Flexcolor the application one uses to capture scans is available from the hasselblad website, but the drivers for the device itself are apparently not available. Hi, i have been offered a flexlight i think x1 scanner for a very areasonable price, but have some questions. Probably ill buy another almost perfect flextight scanner. During the operation with a scanner, the software behaves the way one is used from a scan software. Yes, the production of both x1 and x5 scanner is now discontinued.
Hasselblad flextight x1 scanner for sale online ebay. 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. Unfortunately, due to some key components no longer being available, hasselblad has stopped producing their line of superb flextight virtual drum film scanners, the x1 and the x5. Page 1 users guide flextight 646 page 2 hasselblad as assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Last week i published the first part of my plutek opticfilm 120 vs hasselblad flextight x5 scanner bakeoff. When you look at the prints from the japanese scanner, the bright areas are very close to the imacon scanner. Epson perfection v600 photo vs hasselblad flextight x5. Dec 15, 2018 imacon flextight photo driver hasselblad flextight x1 scanner. The flextight is about the best quality scan you can get before moving up to. Im wondering if the x1 is newer technology or better with things like grain aliasing when scanning mf colour neg film. Since flexcolor is a free software that you can download to your computer at.
Hasselblad stands for high end photography products. I heard back from the marketing manager at hasselblad who confirms that hasselblad has ceased new production and sale of scanners flextight x1 and flextight x5 because of reduction in supply of important components necessary to ensure high quality in the products. Hasselblad imacon flextight x1 scanner pro imaging supplies. Flextight x1 and x5, the flagship and only left models in hasselblads.
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