Hasselblad Flextight X5 Drum Scanner

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

The Hasselblad Flextight X5 represents the pinnacle of virtual drum scanner technology. Combining Hasselblad’s renowned virtual drum design, precision optics, autofocus, active CCD cooling, and ultra-fast scanning performance, it delivers exceptional sharpness, dynamic range, and productivity for professional archives, museums, service bureaus, and photographers.

This unit has been renewed and serviced and offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most respected high-end film scanners ever produced.

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

Key Features

• True optical resolution up to 8000 dpi (non-interpolated)
• Virtual Drum technology ensuring perfect film flatness and focus
• 4.9 Dmax dynamic range in a single pass for exceptional 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 capabilities for increased productivity
• Auto frame detection
• Ultra-fast scanning performance up to 300 MB/minute
• Supports transparency formats from 35 mm to 13×18 cm
• Reflective scanning up to A4
• FireWire 800 connectivity

See brochure here:

Flextight X5 Brochure

Technical Specifications

• Scanner type: Virtual Drum Scanner
• Optical Resolution:
  • 8000 dpi (35 mm portrait)
  • 6300 dpi (35 mm landscape)
  • 4000 dpi (medium format)
  • 3200 dpi (120 panoramic formats)
  • 2040 dpi (4×5″ and larger originals)
• Optical sensor: CCD (3 × 8000 pixels)
• Dynamic range: 4.9 Dmax (single-pass scan)
• Color depth: True 16-bit color, output in 8- or 16-bit TIFF
• Scanning speed: Up to 300 MB/minute
• Film formats supported:
  35 mm to 13×18 cm transparencies
• Reflective originals:
  Up to A4
• Magnification range:
  20% to 8000%
• Auto focus: Yes
• Frame detection: Automatic
• CCD cooling: Active cooling system
• Connectivity: FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b)
• Software: Hasselblad FlexColor

What’s Included

• • Used Hasselblad Flextight X5 scanner
  • Power supply
  • Standard original holders

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

The Hasselblad Flextight X5 represents the pinnacle of virtual drum scanner technology. Combining Hasselblad’s renowned virtual drum design, precision optics, autofocus, active CCD cooling, and ultra-fast scanning performance, it delivers exceptional sharpness, dynamic range, and productivity for professional archives, museums, service bureaus, and photographers.

This unit has been renewed and serviced and offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most respected high-end film scanners ever produced.

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

Key Features

• • • True optical resolution up to 8000 dpi (non-interpolated)
    • Virtual Drum technology ensuring perfect film flatness and focus
    • 4.9 Dmax dynamic range in a single pass for exceptional 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 capabilities for increased productivity
    • Auto frame detection
    • Ultra-fast scanning performance up to 300 MB/minute
    • Supports transparency formats from 35 mm to 13×18 cm
    • Reflective scanning up to A4
    • FireWire 800 connectivity

See brochure here:

Flextight X5 Brochure

Technical Specifications

• • • Scanner type: Virtual Drum Scanner
    • Optical Resolution:
      • 8000 dpi (35 mm portrait)
      • 6300 dpi (35 mm landscape)
      • 4000 dpi (medium format)
      • 3200 dpi (120 panoramic formats)
      • 2040 dpi (4×5″ and larger originals)
    • Optical sensor: CCD (3 × 8000 pixels)
    • Dynamic range: 4.9 Dmax (single-pass scan)
    • Color depth: True 16-bit color, output in 8- or 16-bit TIFF
    • Scanning speed: Up to 300 MB/minute
    • Film formats supported:
      35 mm to 13×18 cm transparencies
    • Reflective originals:
      Up to A4
    • Magnification range:
      20% to 8000%
    • Auto focus: Yes
    • Frame detection: Automatic
    • CCD cooling: Active cooling system
    • Connectivity: FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b)
    • Software: Hasselblad FlexColor

What’s Included

• • • Used Hasselblad Flextight X5 scanner
    • Power supply
    • Standard original holders
    • Reflextion holder
    • Calibration sheet
    • Dust cover
    • Firewire cable
    • iMac computer
    • 3-month warranty
    • Consignment Sale:
      This Hasselblad Flextight X5 is offered on consignment for a private collector. The unit has been carefully evaluated and confirmed to be fully functional.

Who Is This Scanner For?

The Flextight X5 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 X5 combines Hasselblad’s highest scan quality with industry-leading productivity, making it one of the most capable film scanners ever manufactured.

Why Choose the Flextight X5?

• • • Up to 8000 dpi optical resolution
    • 4.9 Dmax for exceptional shadow detail and tonal range
    • True virtual drum scanning without fluid mounting
    • Industry-leading speed up to 300 MB/minute
    • Batch scanning and automated operation
    • Active CCD cooling for superior image quality
    • FireWire 800 connectivity
    • Supports professional FlexColor workflow
    • Regarded by many professionals as the finest virtual drum scanner ever produced