Dedicated Film Scanner35mm
Discontinued
Nikon Super Coolscan 4000 ED
Excellent 35mm quality
Optical DPI
4,000
Effective DPI
4,000
Actual useful resolution
Dmax
4.2
Density range
Formats
1
35mm
Best For
- Excellent 35mm quality
- More affordable than 5000 ED
- Batch scanning with SA-21 adapter
- ICE dust removal
Limitations
- 35mm only - no medium format
- Requires FireWire adapter
- Discontinued - no parts or service
- Native software incompatible with modern OS
Software Support
Native Software(Nikon Scan 4)
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro
Native software no longer supported. VueScan essential. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection. Optional SA-21 strip film adapter for batch scanning.
Scan Time
1-2 minutes per frame
Buying Guide
Often cheaper than the 5000 ED with similar image quality. 35mm only. SA-21 strip adapter enables batch scanning - check if included. Same FireWire requirement and VueScan dependency as 5000 ED. Test for sensor artefacts and banding before purchase.
Pricing
Used (typical)£250 - £600
Prices as of 2026-04. UK market, may vary.