Nikon scanners no more??

astroman · 03-30-2009

I was in my local camera store today and one of the salesman told me that the Nikon rep was in last week
and said that whatever they had in stock was it and there would be no more shipped.
He said it wasnt official yet but.
Is this true?

kid_a · 03-30-2009

I was told this by my rep as well. He said Nikon scanners are as good as gone.

BillBingham2 · 03-30-2009

10 YEARS!!! Sounds like the sky is falling!

Everybody to get from street, E M E R G E N C Y, everybody to get from street!

B2 (;->

ferider · 03-30-2009

No stress, guys. In a couple of years, you can scan your negative prints using a full-frame M9 with BOOWU or Visoflex and MacroElmar.

BillBingham2 · 03-30-2009

Do the same thing now with a D3X too!

B2 (;->

ferider · 03-30-2009

That wouldn't be the same

photogdave · 03-30-2009

I have to keep an old G4 tower running just to operate my Minolta Scan Multi with its SCSI interface.
It's worth it.

Sam N · 03-30-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikonhswebmaster

This means of course that the ones that are in use now will have to finally be used with the OS and computer they are now operating on, since software will finally evaporate in 10 years or so. Even vuescan will cease to support them.

Why would Vuescan stop supporting them? It supports Minolta scanners and they've been out of the scanner business for quite a few years. As long as the Nikons remain the best home scanners out there, people will figure out a way to use them.

popeye · 03-30-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferider

No stress, guys. In a couple of years, you can scan your negative prints using a full-frame M9 with BOOWU or Visoflex and MacroElmar.

But can I feed a whole roll no muss, no fuss?

joachim · 03-30-2009

If Nikon really leaves the scanner market, one can only hope Epson continues to get better. The Epson 750 is said to be pretty close to the Nikons.

jonmanjiro · 03-30-2009

The Coolscan V is listed on Nikon's discontinued digital products page here.

But the Coolscan 5000 and 9000 are still listed on their own page on Nikon's website here.

bambamphoto · 03-30-2009

I own an Epson V750. It sucks.

This is bad news. I better buy a Nikon. Hell I better buy two!

Jay

dfoo · 03-30-2009

I own an Epson v700. In comparison to the coolscan 5000 for 35mm it isn't very good.

jonmanjiro · 03-30-2009

A thread from a few months back...

Nikon Coolscan V ED is Officially Discontinued

neelin · 03-30-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillBingham2

Everybody to get from street, E M E R G E N C Y, everybody to get from street!

ROFLMAO

haven't heard that in 30? years, still cracks me up, Russian accent and all from "the Russians are Coming" comedy movie. not good at all, but a totally classic line delivered with a hilariously unbelieveable accent.
E-MERE-JEN-CEE
robert

g12 · 03-31-2009

Just for this decision... I hope Nikon go bankrupt. Morons.

joachim · 03-31-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bambamphoto

I own an Epson V750. It sucks.

This is bad news. I better buy a Nikon. Hell I better buy two!

Jay

Jay,

what do you dislike about it? Anything you like to show?

Ta
J.

shadowfox · 03-31-2009

Y'know, Nikon is not the only company who knows how to make film scanners.

I think considering the future, Fuji would be one candidate who may still have the motivation and resources to produce a good film scanner.

They make excellent lenses, and they can partner with one of the electronic giants for the sensor, motors and electronics. Panasonic may be a good choice.

sooner · 03-31-2009

I just got an Epson V700 and like it a lot, actually. The quality was better or at least as good as my Minolta Scan Elite II, and the batch function works great. I'm prepared to believe the Nikons are better yet, but to say the Epson "sucks" seems a little harsh. And though "film is dead" Bill Maddox would say I was just deluding myself, I can see Epson filling the void or some other company producing scanners in the future, when they realize there are still millions of "niche" users of film out there wanting one. Besides, I can't afford the Nikons, so it's no loss to me!

dfoo · 03-31-2009

The epson doesn't suck, especially for medium format. However, for 35mm I don't think it is very good compared with a nikon for a whole variety of reasons. a) workflow. I have to handle the negatives much more meaning more prints, dust and scratches b) I can scan a whole roll of negs with the nikon, not so with the epson. c) scan quality. The scan quality with the nikon is much sharper.

wray · 03-31-2009

Perhaps I am not discriminating enough but I am more than happy with my new Epson V700! At least Epson continues to make scanners and update their software.

joachim · 03-31-2009

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Originally Posted by dfoo

The epson doesn't suck, especially for medium format. However, for 35mm I don't think it is very good compared with a nikon for a whole variety of reasons. a) workflow. I have to handle the negatives much more meaning more prints, dust and scratches b) I can scan a whole roll of negs with the nikon, not so with the epson. c) scan quality. The scan quality with the nikon is much sharper.

You got some samples to share? Just curious. I got a Nikon IV and EPSON 4990. The EPSON doesn't hold a candle against the Nikon, but then the v700/750 are supposed to be better than the old 4990, but from the comments no magic bullet.

Concerning the workflow I like the Epson better. I can load four stips a 6 frames each and go away. The Nikon only takes one strip at the time.

rogue_designer · 03-31-2009

Maybe Epson or Fuji will buy Nikon's designs and production?

Maybe Imacon will release a lower price point model to fill the gap?

Maybe pigs will fly...

JJW · 03-31-2009

I don't see what the worry is. As photographers switch away from film the demand for scanners should drop. I mean this isn't a growing market segment. After a while when the hoarding mentality abates, there should be plenty of supply in the secondary market.

Frankly I think it's stupid for an individual photographer to buy a super scanner like a Nikon for big bucks and have it spend most of its life sitting around not being used.

I'm a filmmaker and in my business you either rent gear or own it cooperatively. The better way to do this is for a bunch of you guys to go in on a decent unit and share expenses. That way the scanner gets more use.

That's how I can afford a good HD camera.

dfoo · 03-31-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by joachim

You got some samples to share? Just curious. I got a Nikon IV and EPSON 4990. The EPSON doesn't hold a candle against the Nikon, but then the v700/750 are supposed to be better than the old 4990, but from the comments no magic bullet.

Concerning the workflow I like the Epson better. I can load four stips a 6 frames each and go away. The Nikon only takes one strip at the time.

Sure, but that strip can contain 40 exposures

Whether or not the quality is acceptable depends on what you want to do with the negatives.

I've posted these samples a million times on this forum.

Fuju Reala 100.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnewhook/3251404399/

Full res 5000 scan. Check the link for the v700 scan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnewhook/3252217996/

Provia comparison

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnewhook/3251346899/