Hasselblad X1, X5 specs

The Flextight X1 and the Flextight X5 satisfy the demand for image quality and speed requirements from profes- sional photographers and production environments alike.

Developed around Hasselblad’s patented virtual drum design and flexible magnetic holder and incorporating a 3x8000 optic CCD sensor and a Linos (Rodenstock) lens, both scanners are fast, easy-to-use and offer unparalleled image quality. They also feature a new time-saving facility

–an ‘Auto Scan’ button, which with one press automati- cally delivers a superb, high resolution scan.

The Flextight X1 scans 35mm originals at a maximum non-interpolated 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 world’s fastest, high-end scanner. The Flextight X5 also has an A4 reflective scanning op- tion, can take a batch or a slide feeder and incorporates 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.

As with all Hasselblad scanners, the Flextight X1 and Flextight X5 offer outstanding sharpness and image qual- ity and are designed to bring out the finest details and the full tonal range from the professional photographer’s negatives or transparencies. Both Flextight models offer a maximum non-interpolated, optical resolution of 3200 dpi in true 8 or 16 bit colour from 60mm originals and 2040 dpi from 4” x 5” originals, both positive and negative. The two scanners also provide automatic frame detection, batch scanning, automatic focus and calibration, hard- ware (Flextight X5 only) and software-based Auto Dust

Removal and both utilize Hasselblad’s unique FlexColor software and 3F – Flexible File Format. These features pro- duce a digital data management system to provide users with a fully integrated workflow solution that spans from image capture to output. Both scanners are PC and Mac compatible using a FireWire interface.

The Flextight scanners also include a full selection of hold- ers for mounting all of the most common original formats without requiring gel, tape or glass plates and include a full selection of the most common negative film set-up profiles. Support for special formats, such as panoramas, can also be customised and supplied by Hasselblad. The scanners use glass-free original holders that ‘flex’ the original during the scanning process to form a completely straight line that places nothing between the original and the electronic image sensor. This ensures that the quality remains at its highest level without glass distortions and other unwanted artifacts.

For the optimum in investment security, a Flextight X1 can be modified and upgraded to a Flextight X5 model at a later date for approximately the difference in price be- tween the two scanners. Either way you can rest assured you have made the right choice.

The supreme Hasselblad potential is there, it’s up to you to exploit it!