phovsho Posted November 28, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello Does anybody know whether this scanner is still in production? Alternatively, where I might be able to pick one up? Best M Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 Hi phovsho, Take a look here Nikon Coolscan 9000. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
nikau Posted November 28, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2009 And could I tack onto your question how long Nikon might offer support for these scanners, which will eventually need service? I have a 9000 and it's a great scanner, but without it, or something as good, black and white film photography is not longer practical for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted November 28, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 28, 2009 The Coolscans are no longer in production. The units available on the market are from current remaining inventories, which are being sold until depleted. According to Nikon, there also will be no further software and driver updates. Your guess is as good as mine as to how long spare parts and repair options will remain available. For scans of similar quality, one option would be to look for a used Flextight 343 or 646. Hasselblad is still committed to servicing these, and continues to provide software updates for the Flexcolor scanner software for Windows and Mac OS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted November 28, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2009 You could get the Hasselblad X5 for $20,000. Scanning speed, image quality and you get to use all your existing film bodies and lenses for less than the price of a Leica S2 and one lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusperkins Posted November 28, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 28, 2009 The X5 is a lot of money, but it does make financial sense for some, particularly as film is becoming more popular. The one advantage of the X5 over the X1 - other than the fact that is has a higher resolution for 35mm film (8000dpi as opposed to 6200dpi), and a higher speed - is that the system has a condensing lens which will make scanning black and white negs much easier with less dust and scratches showing up. ICE doesn't work on black and white. If you're only scanning colour, then the X1 is probably good enough (although if you're shooting 35mm Kodak Ektar, or Fuji Velvia, that 8000dpi would be nice). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted November 28, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) The Coolscans are no longer in production. The units available on the market are from current remaining inventories, which are being sold until depleted. According to Nikon, there also will be no further software and driver updates. Your guess is as good as mine as to how long spare parts and repair options will remain available. Wow, sounds pretty official. As a professional user of a 9000ED, I would kindly ask that you provide a link to this official information. Otherwise, it is the usual amateur hour internet rumor mill. For the OP, here is more proof that everything is just a rumor right now: http://www.hybridphoto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1538&page=4 Edited November 28, 2009 by KM-25 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted November 28, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Wow, sounds pretty official. As a professional user of a 9000ED, I would kindly ask that you provide a link to this official information. Otherwise, it is the usual amateur hour internet rumor mill. To quote from the page "Will Nikon software be compatible with Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard?" on Nikon's website... We do not plan to release compatible versions of the following software applications: Capture NX (ver.1.x) Nikon Scan Nikon Capture Camera Control Pro (ver.1.x) Nikon View Wireless Camera Setup Utility PictureProject Coolpix Connect Remote Control Wireless Connecting Utility WT-3 Setup Utility Regarding the production status, there is no official statement of course (with one exception, see below). However, anyone who is willing to see can clearly read the signs, among them (non-)availability from online sources as also discussed in the link you provided; Nikon's termination of Mac OS support as quoted above; the listing of the CS 9000 on Nikon Singapore's website ("The products which are listed here are either out of production, discontinued or no longer available in your country.") Edited November 28, 2009 by nightfire Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ash Posted November 28, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 28, 2009 The obvious fact that Nikon Scan is not updated anymore does not necessarily mean that the production of the ED9000 will be ceased. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted November 28, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 28, 2009 The obvious fact that Nikon Scan is not updated anymore does not necessarily mean that the production of the ED9000 will be ceased.It is hard for me to see how Nikon can be committed to continued production of the CS9000 while at the same time cutting off operability for a large portion of the customer base (OS X 10.6 is Apple's current operating system and the first version for which Nikon no longer provides compatible software to operate the product). Hardly makes economic sense to me if the CS9000 is here to stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ash Posted November 28, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 28, 2009 You might be right and I fear you are but let us keep our hopeful misbelief until we face the official announcement of Nikon. Regards Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted November 28, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 28, 2009 It is hard for me to see how Nikon can be committed to continued production of the CS9000 while at the same time cutting off operability for a large portion of the customer base (OS X 10.6 is Apple's current operating system and the first version for which Nikon no longer provides compatible software to operate the product). Hardly makes economic sense to me if the CS9000 is here to stay. Nikonscan works with OS X 10.6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phovsho Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted November 28, 2009 So, where can I get one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RITskellar Posted November 28, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 28, 2009 Nikonscan works with OS X 10.6 Works for me too, on OSX 10.6. I hope they continue to support and sell this scanner as its brilliant for my needs. Scanned over 15,000 images in the past 3 years, and have never had a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phovsho Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted November 29, 2009 Thanks I picked up one just now from Adorama - refurbished. NZ prices are crazy - that's over US$4,000. Reflects the fact that Nikon NZ bought all there stock before the USD collapsed. They refuse to sell at world prices. So you have to go around them! Very happy. M Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istar Posted November 30, 2009 Share #15 Posted November 30, 2009 I just bought one as fast as I could, Nikon Switzerland confirmed that the scanner will not be produced anymore. As to software, one should not forget that Silverfast has a more professional scanning software for the machine than Nikon, I assume they will keep updating it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted December 4, 2009 Share #16 Posted December 4, 2009 I just bought one as fast as I could, Nikon Switzerland confirmed that the scanner will not be produced anymore. As to software, one should not forget that Silverfast has a more professional scanning software for the machine than Nikon, I assume they will keep updating it... NikonScan is actually quite good. I use both it and Vuescan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjjuin Posted December 7, 2009 Share #17 Posted December 7, 2009 any example pictures for X5, X1 or 9000? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicko101 Posted December 13, 2009 Share #18 Posted December 13, 2009 I've got a coolscan on order at Adorama but I don't like my chances of them actually getting any back in stock...ever! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcg Posted December 13, 2009 Share #19 Posted December 13, 2009 Everywhere I look on the Web, they seem to say that it has been discontinued along with all of the other Nikon scanners. If you read the excellent reviews on the Scandig site, you will see that the 35mm output of the Coolscan 5000 is the same as the 9000 and that the 5000 is also much quicker. The 5000 is cheaper too and more available. If you need a 9000 for MF scanning, it may be an idea to get a 5000 also just for 35mm and only use the slwoer 9000 when necessary. That way you will spread the load and be less likely to wear out the 9000. Although these scanners are no longer manufactured or supported by Nikon, they are supported by Lasersoft and Vuescan who seem to be keeping their drives and software bang up to date Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted February 12, 2010 Share #20 Posted February 12, 2010 Prices for new Coolscan 9000 units seem to be going through the roof now. Starting at 3000€, vs. 2500€ in mid-2009... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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