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Dedicated Film Scanner35mm1204x5

Discontinued

Noritsu HS-1800

Professional lab scanning workflow

Optical DPI

6,000

Effective DPI

6,000

Actual useful resolution

Dmax

4.2

Density range

Formats

3

35mm, 120, 4x5

Best For

  • Professional lab scanning workflow
  • High-volume digitisation
  • All film formats in one unit
  • Superb colour negative rendering

Limitations

  • Industrial unit - heavy and large
  • Proprietary software only
  • Parts increasingly scarce
  • Requires technical knowledge to maintain
  • Power consumption significant

Software Support

Native Software(EZ Controller / Noritsu Transfer)
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro

Professional lab scanner with proprietary workflow. Standalone operation with built-in PC. Outputs JPEG or TIFF. Auto-correction with manual override.

Scan Time

20-40 seconds per frame with auto transport

Buying Guide

The successor to the LS-1100, offering higher resolution and large format support. Very popular with professional labs and serious home users. Check auto transport mechanism, calibration status, and internal PC health. Budget for professional setup. Prices rising as supply dwindles.

Pricing

Used (typical)£3000 - £8000

Prices as of 2026-04. UK market, may vary.

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