MICROTEK ARTIXSCAN M1
Mfg # ARTIXSCAN M1
CDW # 1350170
| UNSPSC 43211711
Quick tech specs
- Hi-Speed USB, Film scanner, 4800 dpi max H-optical resolution, 4800 dpi max V-optical resolution, 48-bit color
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The New Film Scanner for Professional Photographers
From Microtek – the leader in scanner design – comes a new generation of flatbed scanners that delivers the film scanning
capability of dedicated film scanners while maintaining outstanding reflective scanning capability. With new improvements
in the electronic design, optical design, and mechanical design of the scanner, which have delivered outstanding technical
specifications, the ArtixScan M1 is the premier scanner for professional photographers who demand the very best.
Seeing Clearly
Every imaging professional knows that the chances for
optical distortion increase as light passes through more
layers of glass. With this in mind, Microtek developed
Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.) for
flatbed scanners. The unique E.D.I.T. design is a patented
“glassless” scanning system, built into the lower bay of
the ArtixScan M1, which enables film scanning without
supporting the film on glass. This emulsion direct
approach is similar to dedicated film scanners and
avoids all the issues, such as Newton Rings and surface
imperfections, that are related to scanning film through
a glass support. The E.D.I.T. design delivers outstanding
image clarity from this high resolution scanner.
It’s a Snap
The ArtixScan M1 includes SnapTrans Film Templates in
four conventional transparent media sizes: 35mm filmstrip,
35mm mounted slide or super slide, 6cm film and 4x5 inch
film. These templates are used in the lower scanning bay for glassless scanning and offer incredible ease in film handling.The 4x5 inch and medium-format 6cm film holders are specially designed with spring-actuated tension grips that firmly hold the film perfectly flat, yielding sharper imagequality across the entire image. For even greater versatility,an 8 x 10 inch holder is also included for scanning unusual film sizes where the film is supported from below by highquality glass but scanned from above the glass.
Focal Point
Scanning at high resolution lowers the depth of field in
the imaging system, which makes accurate film position
essential for obtaining a sharp scan. Recognizing that
precision focus is an integral part of the meticulous optical design, Microtek developed a totally new auto-focus
feature to make sure the scanner captures all the detail
in the film. This unique auto-focus feature combined with
a custom-designed extra-low-dispersion lens puts the
ArtixScan M1 at the top of its class for image quality.
Speed Scanning
The ArtixScan M1 has a totally new circuit board design
that speeds up data processing and delivers much shorter
scan times. Parallel, two-stage pixel processing and a 64-bit
virtual image bus are key features in the new design that
dramatically improve scan speeds. All the improvements
are designed to support the high bandwidth of High-Speed
USB 2.0 connectivity to deliver large image files to your
computer as quickly as possible. The ArtixScan M1 is now
the fastest scanner in Microtek’s family of flatbed scanners.
From Microtek – the leader in scanner design – comes a new generation of flatbed scanners that delivers the film scanning
capability of dedicated film scanners while maintaining outstanding reflective scanning capability. With new improvements
in the electronic design, optical design, and mechanical design of the scanner, which have delivered outstanding technical
specifications, the ArtixScan M1 is the premier scanner for professional photographers who demand the very best.
Seeing Clearly
Every imaging professional knows that the chances for
optical distortion increase as light passes through more
layers of glass. With this in mind, Microtek developed
Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.) for
flatbed scanners. The unique E.D.I.T. design is a patented
“glassless” scanning system, built into the lower bay of
the ArtixScan M1, which enables film scanning without
supporting the film on glass. This emulsion direct
approach is similar to dedicated film scanners and
avoids all the issues, such as Newton Rings and surface
imperfections, that are related to scanning film through
a glass support. The E.D.I.T. design delivers outstanding
image clarity from this high resolution scanner.
It’s a Snap
The ArtixScan M1 includes SnapTrans Film Templates in
four conventional transparent media sizes: 35mm filmstrip,
35mm mounted slide or super slide, 6cm film and 4x5 inch
film. These templates are used in the lower scanning bay for glassless scanning and offer incredible ease in film handling.The 4x5 inch and medium-format 6cm film holders are specially designed with spring-actuated tension grips that firmly hold the film perfectly flat, yielding sharper imagequality across the entire image. For even greater versatility,an 8 x 10 inch holder is also included for scanning unusual film sizes where the film is supported from below by highquality glass but scanned from above the glass.
Focal Point
Scanning at high resolution lowers the depth of field in
the imaging system, which makes accurate film position
essential for obtaining a sharp scan. Recognizing that
precision focus is an integral part of the meticulous optical design, Microtek developed a totally new auto-focus
feature to make sure the scanner captures all the detail
in the film. This unique auto-focus feature combined with
a custom-designed extra-low-dispersion lens puts the
ArtixScan M1 at the top of its class for image quality.
Speed Scanning
The ArtixScan M1 has a totally new circuit board design
that speeds up data processing and delivers much shorter
scan times. Parallel, two-stage pixel processing and a 64-bit
virtual image bus are key features in the new design that
dramatically improve scan speeds. All the improvements
are designed to support the high bandwidth of High-Speed
USB 2.0 connectivity to deliver large image files to your
computer as quickly as possible. The ArtixScan M1 is now
the fastest scanner in Microtek’s family of flatbed scanners.