The state of hasselblad flextight scanners, flexcolor and the. The negative holders for the x1 can be found on the hasselblad site by going to products scanners flextight x1 product sheets i would have given you the link but this site doesnt want you to do that. Hasselblad flextight 343 scanner for sale online ebay. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued photo.
I wonder what the components were that left hasselblad high and dry. As much of our staff is currently working remotely, please be aware that if you call our support team, you must leave a voicemail so that we can follow up on your inquiry and call you back. Please note that your flextight scanner needs regular preventive maintenance. Raw scanning service based on hasselblad flextight x5. I dont have the exact information about the reason of this decision. Dust cover for hasselblad flextight x1 scanner or x5 color black.
Differences between the models are more a matter of features and capabilities, especially with regards to productivity. There are a few members on this site that have flextight scanners and the output is consistently excellent. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the scanner ranking. Hasselblad as assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using hasselblad software or products. As with all hasselblad scanners, the flextight x1 and. A vertical optical system allows the ccd to face downwards, creating a glassfree optical path between the original and the lens. Hasselblad imacon flextight x1 scanner, 6300 dpi, 60 mb pm, 3f auto scan button, batch scanning. Yes, the production of both x1 and x5 scanner is now discontinued. In just a few easy steps you can get professional drum scanner results. Quality is unsurpassed, it is fast and it can take care of most kinds of originals. Jan 02, 2020 the takeaway seemed to be that hasselblad might not be paying equal attention to the two versions. Find great deals on ebay for flextight scanner and imacon. The imacon flextight 646s compatibility with mac, windows 2000, and xp operating systems makes it even more versatile.
Latest version of program that supports scsi scanner is 4. In addition, there is absolutely no stock remaining either, so there is no way of supplying any more as of this writing. They use a firewire connection, which is standard for all mac computers. The state of hasselblad flextight scanners, flexcolor and the 3f. I wrote a long letter in february appealing to them to update flexcolor to allow museums and labs and photographers to continue working, or even better, to incorporate the software into phocus or a plugin that could work with photoshop or lightroom. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued film.
However, if you want to download the newest versions of the scanning software, you will need to connect your computer to the internet for that. Get the best deal for imacon from the largest online selection at. When you are using the imacon flextight scanner, you do not have to be connected to the internet. Dec 07, 2019 no software updates are planned, plus ive run into problems dealing with fff files in photoshop 2020. Hassy flextight x1 scanner mostly if i would be insane to own one, due to lack of support, if there were issues that would be hard to fix, would parts, supplies, software be available, are there major issues that could come up, etc. The imacon flextight 949 is a superb scanner offering a dynamic range of 4. The imacon flextight range of scanners is made to connect to any mac and most pcs. For transmissive use on flextight 646, 848, and x1 scanners and reflective use on flextight 646, 848, and 949 scanners more information. Our service department in the us can handle scanner servicing inhouse. Should i drum scan, x1 flextight scan, or use the epson. If you have any questions, find your local customer support team contact information at the bottom of this page.
The new generation of hasselblad scanners, the flextight x1 and x5, are both built around the same foundation. Hasselblad imacon photo scaner for sale imacon photo is similar to 343. Thanks imacon flextight whether its the accuracy of colour reproduction, sharpness or definition the new flextigjt comes out top. Unfortunately, we are not able to comment about the future improvements and new software release. Hasselblad x1 scanner in pristine condition very little use flextight imacon. The takeaway seemed to be that hasselblad might not be paying equal attention to the two versions. One might expect the prices of used units to spike and stay high in response. Sep 01, 2000 color negative films, which can be a challenge to scan with many scanners, are also handled effectively by the colorflex software.
In addition, there is absolutely no stock remaining either, so there is. This service provides access to the full scan quality of the flextight x5 scanner. The flextight x1 model quality is unsurpassed, it is fast and it can take care of most kinds of originals. And, as with any other scanner in this family, it is easy to use. Hasselblad flextight x1 scanner, 6300 dpi optical resolution. Up to 6300 dpi 6300 dpi is more than you need in most cases and even though you can find scanners with higher optical resolution you will not find better clarity and detail rendition when scanning photographic film. Wiring loom for imacon flextight photo spare imacon hasselblad imagebank holder to keep the image bank protected and hang from the tripod duding use ill get a description up later this week.
Hasselblad imacon flextight photo film scanner 142 north. Apr 08, 2014 medium format photographic film scanning on a hasselblad flextight 949 drum scanner. Unfortunately, due to some key components no longer being available, hasselblad has stopped producing their line of superb flextight virtual drum film scanners, the x1 and the x5. Flextight x1 and x5, the flagship and only left models in hasselblads lineup have been discontinued. Professional film scanner hasselblad flextight x1 for digitalising film material in. Hasselblad flextight x1 is a slightly reduced version of hasselblads topmodel flextight x5, for which we already certified an outstanding performance in our detailed test report. Within its product range, hasselblad offers two professional film scanners. Flexcolor can be used in combination with hasselblads so called virtual drum scanners hasselblad flextight x1 and hasselblad flextight x5 as well as with older models such as imacon flextight 949, imacon flextight 848, imacon flextight 646, imacon flextight 343, imacon flextight precision ii and imacon flextight.
Flexcolor the application one uses to capture scans is available from the hasselblad website, but the drivers for the device itself are apparently not available. The state of hasselblad flextight scanners, flexcolor and. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued page. What is the difference between epson perfection v600 photo and hasselblad flextight x5. Probably ill buy another almost perfect flextight scanner. This 6x7cm night shot of the santa barbara court house made by james chen on the latest ektachrome 100vs vivid saturation film, captured a wide range of very subtle tones and coloration from a diversity of light sources. The flextight is about the best quality scan you can get before moving up to. Jun 08, 2019 unfortunately, due to some key components no longer being available, hasselblad has stopped producing their line of superb flextight virtual drum film scanners, the x1 and the x5. The scan software flexcolor is included in the scope of delivery of the hasselblad flextight x5.
Page 1 scanners hasselblad flextight 343646 flextight 343 flextight 646 get the most out your originals powerful and easytouse flexcolor software imagine having all of the images from your. As with all hasselblad scanners, the flextight x1 and flextight x5 offer outstanding sharpness and image qual. On ebay, you can find imacon flextight scanners for reasonable prices, so you can have complete control over your prints. Find great deals on ebay for hasselblad scanner and imacon scanner. Thank you for contacting hasselblad customer support. Imacon flextight precision iii scanner for sale ebay. The highest resolution the scanner can put out without using software to make it bigger. While selecting film images for my tests i happened onto a 6. The seller had purchased a flextight ii and had kept the power supply with that scanner no issues there so i purchased a pup power unit from a company in denmark, hoping it would solve the issues, but it didnt. I heard back from the marketing manager at hasselblad who confirms that hasselblad has ceased new production and sale of scanners flextight x1 and flextight x5 because of reduction in supply of important components necessary to ensure high quality in the products. The scanners i have used are the hasselblad flextight x1, nikon super. Mostly if i would be insane to own one, due to lack of support, if there were issues that would be hard to fix, would parts, supplies, software be available, are there major issues that could come up, etc the lady who owns it could not get the software to open, and i did work at. Hasselblad flextight x1 test report and comparison to x5.
Even if you are unfamiliar with scanners, this 35 mm slide and film scanner operates on a powerful and intuitive software that will have you archiving your entire filmbased catalogue. May 26, 2007 i have an imacon flextight 646 which is equivalent to the current hasselblad x1. Hasselblad imacon flextight x1 scanner pro imaging supplies. Up to 6300 dpi 6300 dpi is more than you need in most cases and even. Just curious to know what the differences are, if any, between the old imacon badged 848 scanner and the newer hasselblad x1. User group for people with interest in imacon hasselblad scanners. Hasselblad film scanner basics parsons making center.
Hasselblad s active cooling capability, where an electronic device is placed directly on the ccd to cool it down and prevent an increase in electrical noise. Hasselblad launches experience studio in new york city. While it certainly didnt change my life, or put to rest all my wildest dreams, it has opened new doorways to. The x1itself is as quirky as it is unique but it lived up to its reputation for producing sharp, even scans and excellent darks and lights. Since flexcolor is a free software that you can download to your computer at. For flextight x1 and x5 scanners for 646, 848, 949, and 2848 scanners. The state of hasselblad flextight scanners, flexcolor and the 3f format. You will be notified via flexcolor when preventive maintenance is due. As you can see the flextight blows the epson away for 35mm scans, sharpening this scan from the epson is never going to get anywhere close to the flextight. Flextight x1 and x5, the flagship and only left models in hasselblad s lineup have been discontinued. No software updates are planned, plus ive run into problems dealing with fff files in photoshop 2020. Epson perfection v750m pro vs hasselblad flextight x5. Hasselblad imacon flextight x1 scanner h70380201 adorama.
The imacon flextight photo is an entirely professional scanner providing uncompromised performance and efficiency scanning 35mm and medium format film sizes. Hasselblad flextight tips the image editing process youtube. The flextight scanners are professional film scanners based on the virtual drum technology. Gerry yaeger, who was head of customer service at imacon back in the day regarding the flexcolor software and x1 capabilities. The epson has a sharpness function in the scan software, however the image looks. Hasselblad flextight x1 and imacon 848 ci photocommunity. Hasselblad imacon flextight photo film scanner youtube. How to scan film negatives using silverfast software duration. The components used in both flextight scanners are basically the same, meaning that whichever solution you choose, the quality level is virtually identical. May 29, 2019 i just received the following email from hasselblad customer service in gothenburg. Well, maybe i had some loose judgement one day but, after years of debate, i finally convinced myself to get my dream piece of equipment.
About the imacon 949 flextight film scanner image science. The results from scanning xpan frames were surprisingly close, with the x5 subjectively winning by a whisker. Should i drum scan, x1 flextight scan, or use the epson v850. Photo film scanning on hasselblad flextight 949 youtube.
Hasselblad flextight x1 scanner for sale online ebay. Hasselblad offers the newest versions of its scanning software for free. Hasselblad film scanners are suited for professional, topquality digitising of medium and large formats. I paid a hugh extra for the imacon instead of a japanese scanner only because it is able to do what others cant. Hasselblad x18 flextight original holder for select flextight scanners. A few days ago all the links on hasselblad websites to the scanners disappeared.
The imacon flextight wasis about the most economical scanner that a lab or you could use to realise the real benefits of medium format film and whilst i have a large quantity of scans from these and drum scanners, i have thousands of 6x6 and 67 slides that havent been scanned. Stu culley could your little blue sensor calibration gel be used to perfectly calibrate the sensor. Hasselblad imacon flextight scanners discontinued page 2. Scanning photographic film on an epson v800 using epson scan and silverfast. I will be getting in touch with hasselblad usa, but how no idea how long it takes for them to respond. Epson perfection v600 photo vs hasselblad flextight x5. Hasselblad flextight x1 vs hasselblad flextight x5. When you look at the prints from the japanese scanner, the bright areas are very close to the imacon scanner. Service will still be provided by hasselblad for existing products on the market for a number of years. A vertical optical system allows the ccd to face downwards, creating a glassfree optical path between. What is the difference between hasselblad flextight x5 and hasselblad flextight x1.
The flextight x5 also has an a4 reflective scanning op. The flextight x1 is an unusually efficient scanner that will carry out most tasks quickly and easily. Im wondering if the x1 is newer technology or better with things like grain aliasing when scanning mf colour neg film. Make offer original hasselblad imacon white calibration sheet 646, 848, 949, piii, x1, x5 flextight hasselblad imacon original 6cm x 7cm film holder for scanners. Last week i published the first part of my plutek opticfilm 120 vs hasselblad flextight x5 scanner bakeoff.
Hasselblad two 6x6 frame original holder for flextight x1, x5, 646, 848, 949 and 2848 scanners. Click the button below to add the hasselblad flextight x1 scanner to your wish list. All of the holders for all of their scanners appear on holder download so make sure you look at the ones specifically for the x1. The flextight x1 scans 35mm originals at a maximum noninterpolated optical resolution of 6300 dpi at a maxi mum speed of 60mb per minute while the flextight x5 scans 35mm originals at up to 8000 dpi and at 300mb per minute, making it the worlds fastest, highend scanner. The image is digitized and coded without loss of information, in full color depth and according to the resolution selected during the order. Flextight x1 and x5, the flagship and only left models in hasselblads. During the operation with a scanner, the software behaves the way one is used from a scan software. Hi, i have been offered a flexlight i think x1 scanner for a very areasonable price, but have some questions. As we all know, flexcolor is used by archivists and photoshoppers alike to. Hasselblad flextight tips the image editing process. Imacon flextight precision ii still worth buying today. Page 1 users guide flextight 646 page 2 hasselblad as assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Hasselblad flextight x1, professional scanner with virtual. Hasselblad imacon 646848 film scanner replacement bulb.
The flextight x1 model should serve most photographers needs. This software is also included within the scope of delivery of the digital cameras and the digital scan backs of hasselblad. Hasselblad stands for high end photography products. View online or download hasselblad flextight x5 user manual. Dec 15, 2018 imacon flextight photo driver hasselblad flextight x1 scanner. The imacon flextight 949 was the last imacon branded scanner to be released before the merger of imacon and hasselblad, and is significantly better than even previous imacon scanners.