RESERVED – Hasselblad Flextight 848 Drum Scanner

Professional Virtual Drum Scanner for High-End Film & Transparency Scanning

The Hasselblad Flextight 848 represents one of the most advanced virtual drum scanners ever produced. Combining Hasselblad’s renowned virtual drum technology, active CCD cooling, autofocus, and true 16-bit color capture, it delivers exceptional sharpness, dynamic range, and productivity for professional archives, museums, service bureaus, and photographers.

This unit is has been renoved and service and offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most respected high-end film scanners available.

Designed for demanding scanning environments where both maximum image quality and high throughput are required.

Key Features

• True optical resolution up to 8000 dpi (non-interpolated)
• Virtual Drum technology ensuring perfect film flatness and focus
• 4.8 Dmax dynamic range in a single pass for outstanding shadow detail
• True 16-bit color capture with 8- or 16-bit TIFF output
• Active CCD cooling for reduced noise and maximum image quality
• Autofocus system for optimum sharpness
• Batch scanning for increased productivity
• Auto frame detection
• Fast scanning performance up to 50 MB/minute
• Supports transparency formats from 35 mm to 12×17 cm
• Reflective scanning up to A4
• FireWire connectivity

See brochure here:

Flextight 848 Brochure

Technical Specifications

• Scanner type: Virtual Drum Scanner
• Optical Resolution:
  • 8000 dpi (35 mm portrait)
  • 5000 dpi (35 mm landscape / 45×60 mm)
  • 4000 dpi (60×60 – 60×70 mm)
  • 3200 dpi (Panoramic formats)
  • 2040 dpi (4×5″ film and reflective originals)
• Optical sensor: CCD (3 × 8000 pixels)
• Dynamic range: 4.8 Dmax (single-pass scan)
• Color depth: True 16-bit color, output in 8- or 16-bit TIFF
• Scanning speed: Up to 50 MB/minute
• Film formats supported:
  35 mm to 12×17 cm transparencies
• Reflective originals:
  Up to A4
• Magnification range:
  20% to 3800%
• Auto focus: Yes
• Frame detection: Automatic
• CCD cooling: Active cooling system
• Connectivity: FireWire (IEEE 1394)
• Software: Hasselblad FlexColor

What’s Included

• Used Hasselblad Flextight 848 scanner
• Power supply
• Standard original holders:
  • 35 x 24 / 24 x 35; model 50200401
  • 57 x 57 x 2; model 50200404
  • 57 x 182; model 50200415
  • 83 x 113; model 50200408
• Calibration sheet
• Dust cover
• 3-months warranty

Who Is This Scanner For?

The Flextight 848 is ideal for:

• National archives and museums
• Professional scanning bureaus
• Photographic laboratories
• Publishers and prepress facilities
• Fine-art photographers and collectors
• Institutions digitizing valuable film collections

The Flextight 848 combines exceptional image quality with productivity features such as autofocus, batch scanning, and automatic frame detection, making it one of the most capable film scanners ever produced.

Why Choose the Flextight 848?

• Up to 8000 dpi optical resolution
• 4.8 Dmax for excellent shadow detail and tonal range
• True virtual drum scanning without fluid mounting
• Faster workflow than traditional drum scanners
• Batch scanning and automated operation
• Active CCD cooling for superior image quality
• FireWire connectivity
• Supports professional FlexColor workflow