Hasselblad Flextight X5 Scanner
The Hasselblad Flextight X5 is a professional-grade virtual drum film scanner designed for photographers, studios, and archives that demand absolute control, precision, and image quality. Its innovative vertical optical system and glass-free optical path ensure unmatched clarity when scanning film and reflective originals.
Supporting formats from 35mm up to 4 x 5 inch film as well as A4 reflective media, the Flextight X5 delivers exceptional detail with an optical resolution of up to 8000 dpi and an outstanding 4.9 Dmax. Combined with a high-quality Rodenstock lens and Kodak CCD sensor, it captures every subtle nuance in negatives and transparencies.
Key Features
- Virtual drum scanner with vertical optical design
- Scan film formats from 35mm up to 4 x 5 inch
- Optical resolution up to 8000 dpi
- Exceptional 4.9 Dmax dynamic range
- 16-bit per channel / 48-bit RGB color depth
- High scan speed up to 300 MB per minute
- Batch and slide feeder capability (optional)
- FlexTouch dust and scratch removal
- Active cooling system with Peltier device
- FireWire connectivity
Advanced Scanning Technology
The patented virtual drum system ensures perfect focus across the entire image area without using glass, while the flexible holder guarantees safe handling of valuable originals. The 3F workflow allows raw scans to be reprocessed at any time without rescanning the original, dramatically increasing productivity and flexibility.
| Scanner Type | Virtual Drum Scanner, Vertical Loading |
|---|---|
| Scan Sensor | Linear CCD (3 x 8000 pixels) |
| Supported Media | 35mm to 4 x 5" Film, Slides, Transparencies, Reflective Media up to A4 |
| Optical Resolution |
8000 dpi (35mm film) 3200 dpi (Medium Format film) 2040 dpi (4 x 5" film & reflective) |
| Hardware Resolution | Up to 6300 dpi |
| Interpolated Resolution | None |
| Color Depth | 48-bit RGB (16-bit per channel) |
| Dynamic Range (Dmax) | 4.9 |
| Focus System | Auto Focus |
| Scan Speed | Up to 300 MB per minute |
| Typical Scan Times |
35mm: 1.55 minutes 60mm: 1.10 minutes 4" x 5": 1.23 minutes |
| Batch Scanning |
Yes (up to 6 images depending on holder) Optional Batch Feeder (up to 60 frames) Optional Slide Feeder (up to 50 slides) |
| Dust & Scratch Removal | Light Condenser Dust Reduction, Optional FlexTouch Dust Removal |
| Automation Features | Automatic Frame Detection, 3F Workflow Support |
| Light Source | Cold Cathode Lamp |
| Connectivity | FireWire |
| Supported Operating Systems |
Windows 2000, Windows XP Mac OS X or later |
| System Requirements |
FireWire Interface Display Resolution 800 x 600 (24-bit color) Mouse or Pointing Device |
| Power Requirements | AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 15.4 x 25.6 x 9.1 in (390 x 650 x 230 mm) |
| Weight | 55 lb (20.5 kg) |
| Package Weight | 59.5 lb |
| Box Dimensions (L x W x H) | 31.0 x 20.0 x 17.0 in |
