Under mac os x, any user including those without computer. Vuescan is compatible with the nikon coolscan v ed on windows x86, windows x64, windows rt, windows 10 arm, mac os x and linux. Thirdparty software solutions like silverfast or vuescan provide alternatives to the official nikon drivers and scanning software, and maintain updated drivers for. I went on ebay and found a laptop with a built in firewire card. Digital film scanners nikon coolscan iv ed film and. Uploaded on 3312019, downloaded 5342 times, receiving a 99100 rating by 3154 users. Nikon coolscan v ed best scanning software in reply to ear mountain 7 months ago i have a coolscan 4 also which i run thru an older computer on windows xp trying to make the scanner work with windows 7 but in trying out vuescan, i dont see the option to do multiple scans and i cant get it to scan at 4000 dpi like i did with nikonscan. Far better control of nikon scanners than nikons own software. Nikon super coolscan 4000 ed film scanner 35 mm series.
Nikon imaging products super coolscan 4000 ed ls4000 ed. Exclusive scanner nikkor ed highperformance lens elements for reduced color aberration and minimized image distortion. Super coolscan ls9000 ed super coolscan ls8000 ed super coolscan ls5000 ed super coolscan ls4000 ed coolscan v ls50 ed coolscan iv ls40 ed. A system with more than the minimum amount of memory is recommended. Jul 02, 2008 but this is what nikon s support site says about nikon scan and leopard. Digital film scanners nikon coolscan iv ed film and slide. Had trouble installing the nikon software super coolscan 4000 ed that might be me. Available when super coolscan 9000 ed, super coolscan 5000 ed. Nikon super coolscan 4000 ed film scanner desktop firewire overview and full product specs on cnet. Jun 28, 2018 had trouble installing the nikon software super coolscan 4000 ed that might be me. These pages are dedicated to use, service and repair of nikon coolsan scanners, in particular the iv, 4000, v, 5000, 8000 and 9000 models. Except for some photoshop use over the years, i was new to the finer points of scanning techniques and digital photo manipulation when my project first began. The nikon ia20 and ia20s adapters for aps film cartridges are supported by silverfast 8.
The new coolscan iv ed incorporates a number of enhancements very similar to the super coolscan ls 4000 model, with a few exceptions namely, 36bit color depth as opposed to 42bit, usb instead. The only other trick you would need to do to install nikon scan under windoes 8 and 10 is to make windows 810 install an unsigned driver. Getting nikon coolscan scanners work under windows 7. But this is what nikons support site says about nikon scan and leopard. This article will be most of interest to anyone using nikon scan 3 or 4 with any of the nikon coolscan film scanners. Although i did originally hook up my mac pro to my coolscan 9000 with vuescan, i ended up using my ancient g4 yikes.
To prevent the computer from entering sleep mode, select system preferences from the apple menu, open the energy saver pane in mac os 9, select. Film scanners of the nikon coolscan brand belong to the most popular and quality devices for scanning negatives and slides. Nikon coolscan 4000 ed driver voor windows 10, macos en meer. When viewing a shot of the night sky you can clearly see that a lot fell by the wayside with the nikon ls i b been using the big box retailers for developing and scanning no prints of my 35mm color film and basically, liked the results. Ive easily bulk scanned 50 slides in a sitting without jam or crash. This version feels like it did in os 9 with my super coolscan 4000. The fact is that nikon no longer has software support for the scanner, so depending on your computer and op sys, you may have to use a third party software such as vue scan or silverfast.
Nikon super coolscan 4000 ed scanner compatible with. The filmstrip adapter sa30 is supported with this device. Although the ls5 is a very fast film scanner 2 minutes for a 35mm slide with 4000dpi and activated ice the ls5000 proves to be a real sprinter among film scanners. The windows 7 compatibility center does not list the coolscan 4000 ed, but it does report noncompatibility for the 5000 ed and 9000 ed. The new coolscan iv ed incorporates a number of enhancements very similar to the super coolscan ls4000 model, with a few exceptions namely, 36bit color depth as opposed to 42bit, usb instead. Nikon releases scanning software for mac os x macworld. Vuescans filter infrared clean option can be used to remove dust spots from film scans. The ls2000 and coolscan iii are not supported on mac os x. Super coolscan ls9000 ed super coolscan ls8000 ed super coolscan ls5000 ed super coolscan ls 4000 ed coolscan v ls50 ed coolscan iv ls40 ed. Once youve made all your adjustments, select the images you want to scan by doing a control leftclick in windows, or a commandclick with the mac on the corresponding thumbnails. If using a mac, the nikon site states the nikon software will not work with mac osx above version 10. Nikon coolscan iv ed, nikon coolscan v ed, nikon super coolscan 5000ed.
Finally, my nikon coolscan 4000 ed arrived and running. Nikon has cancelled the support for its own scanner software, versions for the actual operating. Nikon super coolscan 4000 ed film scanner 35 mm desktop firewire overview and full product specs on cnet. Nov 25, 2002 here is what nikon says about os x drivers nikon scan version 3. The nikon super coolscan 4000 ed film scanner is the professionals choice for highresolution, highperformance scanning. Ls 40 coolscan iv and super coolscan ls 4000 need latest firmware. Making nikon coolscan 5000 work under windows 7 including 64bit, 8, and 10. Nikon super coolscan 4000 ed user manual pdf download.
Sbp2scanner,sbp2\genscanner nikon super coolscan 4000 ed. Scanning film with nikon super coolscan 4000 jip van kuijk. After many years of using the nikon super coolscan 4000 ed i had to make a choice when nikon opted to desert it. Jun 06, 2018 with vuescan or silverfast scaning software you can use a nikon coolscan v ed ls50 scanner on macs with os x sierra. Vuescan is compatible with the nikon ls 4000 on windows x86, windows x64, mac os x and linux.
Here is what nikon says about os x drivers nikon scan version 3. The computer may fail to recover from sleep mode when a 5000 ed, coolscan v, or coolscan iv is connected via usb 2. Note also that the existing firmware can not be overwritten by an earlier version. The extraordinary power of the super coolscan 4000 ed leads to a fairly complicated set of controls as seen above, but nikon s new scanning software does a good job of segregating functions into. The super coolscan 4000 eds maximum resolution is 4000 dpi, resulting in a. Over the years i had to repair modify many of my scanners. I am using it on an old imac g4 and running it using nikon scan 4. I did a lot of film scanning for my customers, followed usually by a print order. I tried vuescan with it and was not impressed, to be honest.
I still have the scanner and its in great condition. Although the ls5 is a very fast film scanner 2 minutes for a 35mm slide with 4000dpi and activated ice the ls5000 proves to be a. Nikon coolscan iv ed 40 ed scanner compatibility w macos. Older sa20 is not intended by nikon for this device, thus is not supported. A scene analysis function automatically corrects tone and color in negatives. Software for discontinued film scanners nikon support. Images can be saved in a variety of file formats including jpeg or uncompressed tiff or bmp. Vuescan is compatible with the nikon coolscan 4000 ed on windows x86, windows x64, mac os x and linux. Nikon coolscan v ed, vuescan, macbook running high sierra. With vuescan or silverfast scaning software you can use a nikon coolscan v ed ls50 scanner on macs with os x sierra.
The only software on it besides the operating system is nikon scan 4. The nikon coolscan v and super coolscan 5000 may be very similar, but considering scanning times the coolscan 5000 puts its little brother through its paces. Super coolscan 4000 ed, coolscan iv ed, 9282 super coolscan 4000 ed. I played with nikon coolscan 40 ed at my friends house and i liked a lot images. Some features and options will vary per scanner but most will be the same. Nikon coolscan iv ed 40 ed scanner compatibility w. The nikon ls2000 super coolscan s compatibility with both pc and mac is particularly convenient for business needs. For more scaling options, the ls2000 scanner is bundled with altamira genuine fractals software. Supercoolscan 9000 ed, supercoolscan 8000 ed, supercoolscan 5000 ed, supercoolscan 4000 ed, coolscan v ed, coolscan iv ed digital film scanners. Nikon coolscan 4000 ed driver vuescan scanner software for. Buy scanner software for nikon better scan results with silverfast. Using a nikon super coolscan 4000 with modern pc photo.
More memory may be required depending on film type, scan size, resolution, bit depth, the number of scans performed in each session, the film holder or adapter used and whether digital roc or digital gem are used. Nikon imaging products super coolscan 4000 ed ls4000. Nikon super coolscan 4000 ed for mac free downloads and. Vuescan is the best way to get your nikon coolscan 4000 ed working on windows. Jul 23, 2017 nikon scanner super coolscan 4000 ed w filmstrip adapter sf21. If vuescan isnt working with the firewire cable, try a different firewire port or a different firewire cable. Nikon super coolscan 4000 ed driver for windows 7 32 bit, windows 7 64 bit, windows 10, 8, xp. If you have a system win 7 or later you will need to add a custom 64bit driver or it wont budge. Nikon coolscan v ed driver vuescan scanner software for. It can plug away on a batch behind me, and i just use a thumb drive to transfer the files. Jul 18, 2016 nikon super coolscan 4000 ed driver for windows 7 32 bit, windows 7 64 bit, windows 10, 8, xp. The professional 5ix240 film scanner that satisfies the need for quality and speed. It is designed for older computers and will run on any dos system earlier than win 7. Nikon scanner super coolscan 4000 ed w filmstrip adapter sf21.
Nikon scanner super coolscan 4000 ed w filmstrip adapter. Nikon ls 4000ed super coolscan 4000ed for better scans. Exit nikon scan or any other application that may be running, and turn off all viruschecking software before installing or uninstalling nikon scan. This scanner has an infrared lamp for scanning film. This is similar to and we think better than the ice and fare algorithms. Although nikon officially stopped supporting the coolscan products, there have been several workarounds found that apparently work well in most cases. Nikons software, of course, is no longer supported by the latest mac os. The strange lines are also gone in the scans which occured in nikon scan version 3. Buy scanner software for nikon better scan results with. Nikon coolscan 4000 ed driver vuescan scanner software. These tests were done on an early 2014 macbook air with 10. Featuring an led light source and scanner nikkor ed glass lens, this scanner provides incredible, consistent color and sharpness.
Nikon announced it would discontinue supporting its nikon scan software for the macintosh as well as for windows vista 64bit. Nikon has cancelled the support for its own scanner software, versions for the actual operating systems arent existing. I will be using software suite nikon scan 4, and will go over the settings i use for scanning with the nikon super coolscan 4000 ed hereafter ls4000. The nikon ls2000 super coolscans compatibility with both pc and mac is particularly convenient for business needs. Nikon imaging products product archive super coolscan. This software requires administrator privileges to install and operate. Professional scanner software for nikon scanners film scanners of the nikon coolscan brand belong to the most popular and quality devices for scanning negatives and slides. Super coolscan ls4000 ed coolscan v ls50 ed coolscan iv ls40 ed. Nikon said that was a hardware problem, send in the feeder and scanner both. Today i purchased coolscan 4000 ed should be better than iv ed from a. Digital film scanners nikon super coolscan 4000 ed film. Vuescan is compatible with the nikon ls4000 on windows x86, windows x64, mac os x and linux. Everything looks great, but scanner optics might be dirty as a quick scan of 2 negatives was full of white stains. Nikon scanner super coolscan 4000 ed w filmstrip adapter sf.