Nikon CoolScan 5000 ED

SilverGlow · Jan 25, 2009

To scan B&W 35mm film (in 6 frame strips), can I use the 5000 scanner right out of the box, or do I need to buy an accessory? I just purchase the Nikon 5000, and wonder if I should've purchased some sort of accessory for scanning B&W 35mm film.

Please advise,
SilverGlow

toyotadesigner · Feb 1, 2009

Just connect the LS 5000 to your computer, start the software (disable the ICE option for B&W) and scan. It's straightforward, really. The only accessory you'll ever need is a slide feeder if you want to scan 99 framed/mounted slides as a batch.

jd callow · Feb 1, 2009

I think what he is asking is does he need to recut his strips to accommodate the 5000's film holders.

toyotadesigner · Feb 1, 2009

Well, the LS 5000 doesn't have film holders, you just insert the film strips. However, the strip is limited to 6 frames. If you have a complete strip with 36 frames you need to purchase a separate unit which is attached to the back of the scanner and works like a take up spool. This unit is around 500 to 600 US$ or Euros.

Another weak point of the LS 5000: you can't scan a single unmounted slide - it's too short for the feeder and would stick in the path...

SilverGlow · Feb 2, 2009

Everyone, thanks for the information. It so happens that I cut my rolls into 6 framed strips, so it looks like I'll be good to go, once the scanner arrives.

jimcollum · Feb 2, 2009

i use this scanner, and it's a great little system. If you want to scan entire rolls, and don't want to pay the extra.. you can 'do-it-yourself'

http://www.jumboprawn.net/jesse/cam...scan-4000-sa30/nikon-scanner-roll-feeder.html

(i did this, and have had no problems yet)

jd callow · Feb 2, 2009

jim which 2 solder bumps is the author referring to, the ones to the right of the 'N" or just below?

jimcollum · Feb 2, 2009

jd callow said:
jim which 2 solder bumps is the author referring to, the ones to the right of the 'N" or just below?

to the right of the N

i develop my own film (and with slides just have them process uncut).. makes batch scanning very simple.

sjg · Feb 21, 2009

jimcollum said:
i use this scanner, and it's a great little system. If you want to scan entire rolls, and don't want to pay the extra.. you can 'do-it-yourself'

http://www.jumboprawn.net/jesse/cam...scan-4000-sa30/nikon-scanner-roll-feeder.html

(i did this, and have had no problems yet)

Thanks for that link...
I've just started using a Coolscan IV with lots of negs - has anyone tried the the same mod on an older scanner? I've not looked inside it yet...

pellicle · Feb 22, 2009

Hi

I don't know off hand if this will fit a LS-IV as I'm about to aquire one it may be nice

jimcollum said:
i use this scanner, and it's a great little system. If you want to scan entire rolls, and don't want to pay the extra.. you can 'do-it-yourself'

sjg · Feb 24, 2009

pellicle said:
Hi

I don't know off hand if this will fit a LS-IV as I'm about to aquire one it may be nice

I've just read a little more and realised that the coolscan IV can't support an SA-30 - it doesn't have a film gate at the back of the unit and has got nowhere for a long roll of film to go!
I guess I'll leave my SA-21 alone and feed it negs 6 at a time.

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