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# High-speed Firewire interface Microscope slide compatible Multi-format film scanning Nikon Super Coolscan 8000 ED Film Scanner

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** ฿238578
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎞️ Elevate your analog legacy with precision and speed — don’t let your memories settle for less!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nikon Super Coolscan 8000 ED Film Scanner by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** ฿238578 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Digital ICE3 Technology:** Automatically erase dust, scratches, and restore faded colors for flawless, gallery-ready images every time.
- • **Versatile Film Format Support:** Seamlessly scan 35mm, 120/220 medium format, 16mm, and even microscope slides—one device, endless possibilities.
- • **Advanced SCANNER NIKKOR ED Lens:** Experience razor-sharp images with minimized distortion and chromatic aberration thanks to Nikon’s premium optics.
- • **Fast & Reliable Firewire Connectivity:** Enjoy smooth, high-speed data transfer compatible with both PC and Mac, keeping your workflow uninterrupted.
- • **Ultra-High 4000 dpi Optical Resolution:** Capture every grain and detail with true 4K clarity for professional-grade scans.

## Overview

The Nikon Super Coolscan 8000 ED is a professional-grade film scanner delivering true 4000 dpi optical resolution across multiple film formats including 35mm, 120/220, 16mm, and microscope slides. Equipped with a custom SCANNER NIKKOR ED lens and advanced LED lighting technology, it ensures sharp, color-accurate scans with minimal distortion. Featuring Digital ICE3 for automatic dust and scratch removal plus color restoration, and a high-speed IEEE-1394 Firewire interface for seamless PC and Mac compatibility, this scanner is the ultimate tool for photographers and creatives demanding top-tier image quality from their analog film archives.

## Description

Product Description An external film scanner with a 4,000 dpi optical resolution / Scans 120/220 up to 6x9, 35mm, 16mm, & microscope slide / Firewire From the Manufacturer The SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED is a top-of-the-line scanner that is capable of rapidly scanning a variety of film formats, such as 35mm, 120/220, 16mm, slide glass, and even electron microscope--at true 4,000-dpi optical resolution. Its 14-bit A/D conversion input and 16-bit output deliver excellent color reproduction. The SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED is the ultimate film scanner for professional photographers, designers, and other discriminating users who demand high accuracy, resolution and vivid color. It employs a technologically advanced, large-diameter SCANNER NIKKOR ED lens which features ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements that reduce chromatic aberration. This lens also minimizes image distortion and delivers sharp images. Complementing this revolutionary new lens in boosting overall image quality are a high-performance custom CCD, a new scene analysis function for auto correction of tone and color, and exclusive rod dispersion LED technology that is gentle to film. These elements together comprise a highly advanced optical system that provides superb image quality. The SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED also features Digital ICE3 (cubed), a new digital image correction function developed by Applied Science Fiction, Inc. It consists of Digital ICE (Image Correction & Enhancement), Digital ROC (Reconstruction of Color), and Digital GEM (Grain Equalization & Management). With the IEEE1394 interface, high-speed data transfer can be achieved. An IEEE1394 board and cable are included in the package for users who do not have the interface. Features: 4,000-dpi true optical-resolution scanning, 14-bit A/D converter incorporating 16-/8-bit output for vivid images Multiple film format scanning (120/220, 35mm [135], 16mm, etc.) Customized 10,000-pixel 3-line monochrome linear CCD Newly developed custom CCD reduces image noise and provides clear resolution Proprietary LED technology ensures consistently accurate color reproduction Dispersed lighting, resulting in smoother picture grain Exclusive SCANNER NIKKOR ED high-resolution/high-performance lens (14 elements in six groups including six ED glass elements) for reduced color aberration and minimized image distortion New scene analysis function, featuring intelligent tone and color auto-correction, enables quality reproduction of even orange-tinted negative film Multi-sample scanning (2/4/8/16 times; selectable) for images virtually free of noise Quick AF & Quick Preview High-speed IEEE1394 interface (IEEE1394 board and cable included in the package for users who do not have the interface) Improved Color Management System accuracy Digital ICE3 automatic correction function Digital ICE (Image Correction & Enhancement) removes dust, scratches and finger prints from scanned images Digital ROC (Reconstruction of Color) restores faded images to true, brilliant color by determining ideal color tone for each image Digital GEM (Grain Equalization & Management) equalizes image grain resulting in a smoother overall image

Review: Best scanner for the $$--still. - When Nikon discontinued the 9000 scanner, the price shot into the stratosphere. So what's serious film photographer supposed to do now? At less than half the price of the 9000, the 8000 does almost the same job, though a little slower. Let's face it--there is simply nothing besides the 8000 between the Epsons at around $700 and the 9000 at $4000 used or $6000 new (if you can even find one...). Yes, the 8000 is a little long in the tooth, and most units are at least 10 years old. It's a little slow, a little noisy, and has a few quirks that need to be worked around. But if you shoot MF film and want the highest possible resolution and can't afford $40 for a single drum scan, the 8000 will do it. Sharpness compared to an Epson flatbed (I own the V500) is noticeably better, and the 8000 is resolving grain that the Epson cannot. What else is better compared to an Epson? For one thing, the Nikon, supposedly due to its light source, picks up far less dust and scratches on the film. And Digital ICE is more effective. Color in general is better--sometimes it seems the Epson only guesses at what colors my negative are. If you need to print big, the Epsons simply aren't suitable. And there's no point in using fine lenses (I have a Mamiya 6 system) unless you can get a good scan. I had no idea my lenses were so sharp until I started using the 8000. Surface detail on objects suddenly appears, and other fine details invisible to the Epson. The 8000 does have its quirks, however, and they are well-known and discussed on the internet. The first is that while the holders are generally excellent and heavy-duty (they put the Epson film holders to shame), the standard MF may not get the best sharpness from 120 film due to the difficulty of holding the film flat. Many users opt for the glass holder, which holds the film flat between two sheets of glass, but at over $250 (used), it's not a cheap option. There's a cheaper one: the glass from my betterscanning.com film holder fits perfectly, and can be had for only $29.99. My scans are now consistently grain-sharp. The second quirk of the Nikon is its tendency to create banding patterns. This only happens in fast mode, and can be eliminated by always opting for "fine" mode. I've only seen it so far in 120, but not in the last set of 35mm scans I did. It's not a big deal, but does slow down the scans considerably. Software may be an issue for some users, depending on the computer/operating system used. Some report success with Nikon Scan software (free from Nikons' website), and some don't. I worked great for a while on my Mac running 10.5.8, but then it refused. Fortunately, Vuescan has come to the rescue with it's ridiculously cheap ($39.99) scanning software. It does just about everything the Nikon software does, including batch scanning (many have claimed it won't batch scan on the 8000, but that's nonsense--you just have to configure it correctly. One advantage of Vuescan is that it'll run any other scanner you have. The same can't be said of Silverfast, which is scanner-specific. Although Silverfast is probably better, it's also over $400. In summary, the NIkon 8000 ED does have its shortcomings, but there is currently nothing that gets close to its native resolution for what it costs (I never have to sharpen scans). If you're committed to film and can't afford the 9000, then get an 8000--it's the next best thing. The price will no doubt drift upwards with that of the 9000 (all the other recent Nikon scanners are now multiples of their original price), so if you can find one, buy it.
Review: Great scanner from an excellent seller. - Excellent scanner. Excellent seller!

## Features

- Scans 35mm, 120/220, 16mm, electron microscope and prepared microscope slides
- True 4,000 dpi optical resolution, 48-bit color
- Large diameter Nikkor ED high-resolution lens
- LED technology avoids costly recalibrations and light-source replacements
- IEEE-1394 Firewire interface; PC and Mac compatible

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00006IS3O |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,179,081 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #446 in Slide & Negative Scanners |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Color Depth | 48 bpp |
| Connection Type | Firewire |
| Customer Reviews | 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars (6) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018208092468 |
| Greyscale Depth | 8 bits |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Media Type | Slide |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 7 |
| Model Name | Nikon Super Coolscan 8000 ED |
| Optical Sensor Technology | CCD |
| Paper Size | A4, Letter |
| Resolution | 4000 |
| Scanner Type | Film |
| UPC | 018208092468 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Color Depth:** 48 bpp
- **Connectivity Technology:** Firewire
- **Greyscale Depth:** 8 bits
- **Maximum Media Size:** 6 x 9 inches
- **Minimum System Requirements:** Windows 7
- **Model Name:** Nikon Super Coolscan 8000 ED
- **Optical Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Resolution:** 4000
- **Scanner Type:** Film

## Images

![Nikon Super Coolscan 8000 ED Film Scanner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41j+5OpC87L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this machine capable of transferring 16mm family film to Apple computer. If not is there something out there?**
A: to do that on coolscan 8000 or 9000. With a glass film holder you could scan four three inch strips at one time. But it would take a long time to edit the scan into separate frames and then to assemble into a series and convert the whole thing into a digital video format.Yes it is possible but would take way too much time and would require cutting the film into 3" strips.There are probably dedicated machines for doing what you want but because 16mm was more of a professional format they may be hard to find.

**Q: What comes in the box with the scanner?  What film carriers does it come with? I need 35mm, 6x7cm at least.  Does it scan both negatives and slides?**
A: In the box - 35mm filmstrip holder; 35mm slide mount holder; medium format (120) film strip holder; two masking sheets; power cable; firewire/IEEE1394 interface cable; nikon scan 3.1 (now unsupported- Vuescan is a good software option.) Quickstart and user manual.

**Q: Wow, why so expensive for such old (2001-2004) technology?!**
A: The nikon  Coolscans, along with the even more costly Hasselblad Flextight, far surpass current flatbed scanning. This model was $2,000 new in 2000, before Nikon stopped offering scanners. It remains state of the art.

**Q: what is the oldest/newest version of OSX (apple) that is compatible with this scanner?
same question re: Photoshop (or PSElements) ?**
A: I currently run my Coolscan with an iMac that is at version 10.6.8.I used to use the Coolscan before OS X came along.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best scanner for the $$--still.
*by S***C on March 27, 2011*

When Nikon discontinued the 9000 scanner, the price shot into the stratosphere. So what's serious film photographer supposed to do now? At less than half the price of the 9000, the 8000 does almost the same job, though a little slower. Let's face it--there is simply nothing besides the 8000 between the Epsons at around $700 and the 9000 at $4000 used or $6000 new (if you can even find one...). Yes, the 8000 is a little long in the tooth, and most units are at least 10 years old. It's a little slow, a little noisy, and has a few quirks that need to be worked around. But if you shoot MF film and want the highest possible resolution and can't afford $40 for a single drum scan, the 8000 will do it. Sharpness compared to an Epson flatbed (I own the V500) is noticeably better, and the 8000 is resolving grain that the Epson cannot. What else is better compared to an Epson? For one thing, the Nikon, supposedly due to its light source, picks up far less dust and scratches on the film. And Digital ICE is more effective. Color in general is better--sometimes it seems the Epson only guesses at what colors my negative are. If you need to print big, the Epsons simply aren't suitable. And there's no point in using fine lenses (I have a Mamiya 6 system) unless you can get a good scan. I had no idea my lenses were so sharp until I started using the 8000. Surface detail on objects suddenly appears, and other fine details invisible to the Epson. The 8000 does have its quirks, however, and they are well-known and discussed on the internet. The first is that while the holders are generally excellent and heavy-duty (they put the Epson film holders to shame), the standard MF may not get the best sharpness from 120 film due to the difficulty of holding the film flat. Many users opt for the glass holder, which holds the film flat between two sheets of glass, but at over $250 (used), it's not a cheap option. There's a cheaper one: the glass from my betterscanning.com film holder fits perfectly, and can be had for only $29.99. My scans are now consistently grain-sharp. The second quirk of the Nikon is its tendency to create banding patterns. This only happens in fast mode, and can be eliminated by always opting for "fine" mode. I've only seen it so far in 120, but not in the last set of 35mm scans I did. It's not a big deal, but does slow down the scans considerably. Software may be an issue for some users, depending on the computer/operating system used. Some report success with Nikon Scan software (free from Nikons' website), and some don't. I worked great for a while on my Mac running 10.5.8, but then it refused. Fortunately, Vuescan has come to the rescue with it's ridiculously cheap ($39.99) scanning software. It does just about everything the Nikon software does, including batch scanning (many have claimed it won't batch scan on the 8000, but that's nonsense--you just have to configure it correctly. One advantage of Vuescan is that it'll run any other scanner you have. The same can't be said of Silverfast, which is scanner-specific. Although Silverfast is probably better, it's also over $400. In summary, the NIkon 8000 ED does have its shortcomings, but there is currently nothing that gets close to its native resolution for what it costs (I never have to sharpen scans). If you're committed to film and can't afford the 9000, then get an 8000--it's the next best thing. The price will no doubt drift upwards with that of the 9000 (all the other recent Nikon scanners are now multiples of their original price), so if you can find one, buy it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great scanner from an excellent seller.
*by R***Y on February 2, 2020*

Excellent scanner. Excellent seller!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ i've had this scanner for over 6 years. Its great,
*by J***H on June 24, 2014*

I paid a lot less than current prices for this...I think my cost was around $2K. At today's price I would not buy it new. I'd spend the money on a great Nikon digital cam or Canon, etc. I've scanned dozens of rolls of 120 film with it. I had problems in the past with scan quality because I lacked computing power. Recently, using 120 film, Silverfast AI8 Studio and a new Mac Pro this scanner (and the silverfast sw) produces mind blowing quality when printed ( i use an Epson 4900 and Canson High gloss paper). Silverfast is very good, I especially like its ability to manage colors well and amazingly good at cleaning dust spots from the image. Also, Thank god Apple provides a firewire 400 to thunderbolt adapter :-) The scans are easily saved as PSD files. I can honestly say that for me, the Coolscan 8000 produces digital color and black/white images with Silverfast AI8 that are as good as the native digital files I produce with my 50 megapixel Hasselblad camera. With Fuji 50, I'd say the film and scan results in better colors than the 50MP Hasselblad CFV-50. Don't get me wrong though, I believe the CFV-50 is fantastic, but harder to work with than film, because its resolution is so fine, far better than the human eye, that its not as forgiving of any vibration, whereas film seems more forgiving. I simply never hand hold a shot with the digital back, but I still can do so with a film back in place. Its common to be able to use the Coolscan 8000 to produce files that can be printed at 8 x 10 and 450dpi. These are RAZOR sharp images, which I like...i do use PS CS6 to finalize images... Its so good, I am continuing to use film as well as digital. 1 big reason is that I also use the glass film holder which helps keep the negatives flat. IF they are not held flat the scanner has great difficulty and can often produce garbled banding in the image (thereby ruining it). Its noisy, and slow, but very effective. Another tip worth considering: I have the scanner sitting on the floor to minimize possible vibration from tables and desks. I added additional rubber feet too. These steps seem to have a positive impact on quality. Its easy as cake to scan 5 35mm slides at a time. Just be sure to walk away and do something else while it works..not long ago I scanned a few 50 year old Kodachrome slides. The results are amazing. The digital pics look like the day the pics were shot. If you have a lot of old slides and negatives, its a great scanner at the used price.

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