Dedicated Film Scanner35mm120
Discontinued
Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED / 9000 ED
Ultimate 35mm scan quality
Optical DPI
4,000
Effective DPI
4,000
Actual useful resolution
Dmax
4.8
Density range
Formats
2
35mm, 120
Best For
- Ultimate 35mm scan quality
- Professional archival work
- High-volume scanning with batch feeder
- Users comfortable with legacy hardware
Limitations
- Discontinued - parts and service unavailable
- Requires FireWire (IEEE 1394) connection
- Native software incompatible with modern OS
- Expensive in used market
- 9000 ED can be unreliable
Software Support
Native Software(Nikon Scan 4)
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro
Native software no longer supported on modern OS. VueScan essential for continued use. Requires FireWire adapter on modern machines.
Scan Time
1-2 minutes per frame (faster than modern scanners)
Buying Guide
Critical: verify scanner powers on and communicates with computer before purchase. Test with VueScan. Check for stuck pixels in sensor. 5000 ED is 35mm only, 9000 ED adds medium format but is less reliable. Avoid units with scanning artifacts or banding. Budget for FireWire adapter (Thunderbolt to FireWire).
Pricing
Used (typical)£400 - £1200
Prices as of 2025-12. UK market, may vary.
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