| Q1: |
Is DIGITAL GEM Technology
a software application? |
| A1: |
DIGITAL GEM Technology
is a software application that is tuned to a specific manufacturer?s
scanner model and optimized for performance. |
| Q2: |
How does DIGITAL GEM
Technology work? |
| A2: |
DIGITAL GEM Technology
analyzes a film?s unique grain pattern pixel by pixel, extracts all
data related to image quality, color and sharpness, and removes the
grain from the scanned record of the image, which results in
dramatically improved images. |
| Q3: |
Can Black & White
film be used with DIGITAL GEM Technology? |
| A3: |
Traditional
silver-halide and chromogenic (C41 process) Black & White film can
be used on DIGITAL GEM Technology enabled scanners. When scanning these
films for DIGITAL GEM Technology implementation, the film must be
scanned as a color image. After DIGITAL GEM Technology processing, the
color image may be converted to Black & White using an image editor. |
| Q4: |
Which scanners are
available with DIGITAL GEM Technology? |
| A4: |
Minolta?s Dimâge? Scan
Multi II Nikon?s Coolscan® IV ED, Coolscan® V ED, Super Coolscan® 4000
ED, Super Coolscan® 5000 ED, Super Coolscan® 8000 ED, and Super
Coolscan® 9000 ED incorporate DIGITAL GEM Technology as a component of
the DIGITAL ICE3
and DIGITAL ICE4
Technology suites. Also, PIE's 3650 models. |
| Q5: |
Since DIGITAL GEM
Technology is a software application, can it be obtained without
purchasing a scanner? |
| A5: |
Minolta Dimâge? Scan
Multi scanner owners can obtain DIGITAL GEM Technology combined with
DIGITAL ROC as an application upgrade via the Minolta Corporation Web
site ( www.minoltausa.com) or by purchasing a CD-ROM/Manual from
Minolta?s customer service (201-825-4000). |
| Q6: |
Can DIGITAL GEM
Technology be obtained as a stand-alone software application? |
| A6: |
Although it is different
than the DIGITAL GEM Technology embedded in film scanners, we do sell
DIGITAL GEM Plug-Ins for Photoshop and compatible programs for $49.95
and $99.95 (Pro version). |
| Q7: |
Does DIGITAL GEM
Technology work with Kodachrome film? |
| A7: |
Yes. |
| Q8: |
When will additional
scanners be available with DIGITAL GEM Technology? |
| A8: |
We continue to work with existing and
new scanner manufacturing partners to increase the availability of
DIGITAL GEM Technology. Periodically check our Web site for
availability updates.
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