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Konica Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 Scanners

Konica Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 Film Scanner (35 mm)

The popularity of digital imaging is continually on the rise. It is involved in numerous professional applications as well as home use for... Read More
The popularity of digital imaging is continually on the rise. It is involved in numerous professional applications as well as home use for e-mail correspondence, Internet web sites, and cataloging on CD. Minolta's DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 makes it easy for 35mm film camera enthusiasts to create professional-quality digital images from their film slides and negatives. With 5, 400 dpi resolution, advanced lens optics, simple scanning and image-processing procedures, plus USB or FireWire interfaces, creating beautiful digital scans is "quick as a click." Minimize

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Manufacturer: Konica Minolta
Product MPN
MPN 2890-301
Key Features
Scanner Type   What is "Scanner Type"? Film Scanner (35 mm)
Interface   What is "Interface"? USB 2.0 • FireWire (IEEE1394)
Optical Resolution 5400 dpi
Max. Resolution (Hardware) 5400 x 5400 dpi
Platform   What is "Platform"? PC, Mac
Max. Color Depth   What is "Max. Color Depth"? 16-bit (64K Colors)
Technical Features
Form Factor   What is "Form Factor"? Desktop
Scan Element Type CCD
Light Source Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp
Input Type Color
Film Scanning Capabilities   What is "Film Scanning Capabilities"? 35mm Filmstrip • Positive Film • Negative Film • Color Film • Monochrome Film
Optical Density 4.8 Dmax
Focus Control Auto Focus • Manual
Control Panel Buttons Scan
Preview Speed 10 Sec
Media
Supported Media Type Film • Slides
Media Loading Method Autoload
Max. Supported Media Size Film 135 (35mm)
System Requirements
Platform   What is "Platform"? PC • Mac
Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows XP Home
Dimensions
Width 2.56 in.
Depth 14.18 in.
Height 6.5 in.
Weight 5.51 lb.
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories FireWire Cable • Power Cord • USB Cable
UPC 043325993909
Family Line Konica Minolta Dimage Scan
Review Summary
13 Reviews from Epinions.com
Overall Rating: 4/5 stars  
Ease of Use: 4
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By: fashfoto
Apr 12, 2004

The Minolta 5400 or the Nikon 5000ED…?

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: I'd compare it favorably to a 50 thousand dollar scanner! (I'm not kidding.)

Cons: Quality scans may take quite a bit of time (but it's okay with me).

Bottom Line:
Great dynamic range, resolution and sharpness…amazing quality for under a thousand dollars… Read More


By: tukuemuaca
Oct 7, 2005

Still Exceeds Expectations, Update

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Image processing, intuitive software, image quality

Cons: Batch mode is of little use (see text). Clumsy carrier loading.

Bottom Line:
I recommend the Minolta 5400, for its excellent image quality and image control. Read More


By: userleif
Sep 5, 2003

First rate performance at a competitive price

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Sharp, excellent dynamic range, ICE works, good price, fast, good looking unit.

Cons: There is a trace of noise and flare/bleed but nothing to worry about.

Bottom Line:
Superb results and fantastic value when compared with the competition. Read More


By: t888
Jun 13, 2005

Yes it is a good scanner.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Quality results, cheap, good features and software, slim.

Cons: A little slow and perhaps a delicate machine.

Bottom Line:
Quality results, good price. Read More


By: chipouille
Jun 2, 2004

The sharpest of all...

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: THE BEST SCAN QUALITY today. Sharpness dynamic range like you've never seen before.

Cons: Slow, no real batch scanning compared to the LS5000. But sharper and more sensitive.

Bottom Line:
So cheap and so good... Just get one ! Read More


By: gberger
Dec 24, 2004

Great scan quality, value for money, but rather slow

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Fantastic scan quality Price is right Software has a lot of useful features

Cons: Sloooow

Bottom Line:
Great scanner if you are doing low volume work. The price is great, and the quality of the scans leaves nothing to be desired. Read More


By: buttervideo
Oct 28, 2003

Problems with Mac G3/OS9.1

Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Pros: Excellent hardware.

Cons: Lousy software compatibility with G3 and OS 9.1

Bottom Line:
Can't recommend for Mac g-3 os9 Read More


By: jesseboyd
Feb 25, 2004

Large Scans for reasonable Price

Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Pros: Small, clean design, convenient buttons onthe outside which fire up the software on your computer.

Cons: Scanning time on my G3 is long with full resolution and ICE. Manual is minimal.


By: wsawyer
Feb 3, 2005

Minolta 5400 - Learn how to use it with Vuescan

Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  

Pros: Great scans, if you put in the effort.

Cons: OK customer service. Tough to learn how to use with Vuescan.

Bottom Line:
If you really need to save money, buy the Minolta. Otherwise, check out the Nikon. Read More


By: realcritic
Aug 28, 2005

Good Times Bad Times

Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  

Pros: Sharpness, bulk loading, speed at 2700 dpi is plenty fast

Cons: inconsistent color accuracy, blue-tinting, unclarity of software

Bottom Line:
Can't recommend it, not good enough color results Read More


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