Nikon LS-4000 ED

Nikon LS-4000 ED

FILM SCANNER

NIKON CORPORATION

MADE IN JAPAN

SX

100-240V~

0.3-0.2A

50/60Hz

CE

FCC

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

VCCI

N150

c UL us LISTED

I.T.E.

2Z67

E162072

This product complies with the requirements of EC Directive

73/23/EEC and EN60950.

U.S. PATENT No. 4451230

The Nikon LS-4000 ED / Super Coolscan 4000 ED is one of Nikon’s respected professional desktop film scanners, built in Japan for serious 35mm film digitizing. It was made for photographers, labs, studios, and archives that needed high-resolution scans from negatives and mounted slides.

It scans 35mm film at up to 4000 dpi optical resolution, which gives very detailed files suitable for printing, restoration, and long-term archiving. The “ED” name refers to Nikon’s Extra-low Dispersion glass lens, designed to keep the image sharp and reduce color fringing. This is one reason Nikon Coolscan scanners are still valued today.

A strong point of this scanner is its ability to capture fine grain, shadow detail, and accurate color from both negative and positive film. With the right film holder or adapter, it can scan strips of 35mm negative film and mounted slides. It was also known for Nikon’s digital image correction features, especially for dust and scratch reduction when used with compatible software.

The rear label shows this unit is a Nikon LS-4000 ED Film Scanner, made by Nikon Corporation, Japan. It uses 100–240V power, 50/60Hz, meaning it is suitable for international use. The connection is IEEE 1394 FireWire, which was a professional high-speed interface when this model was released.

For today’s market, the LS-4000 ED remains attractive because many modern flatbed scanners cannot match its sharpness for 35mm film. It is especially useful for:

35mm negative scanning

35mm slide scanning

Film archive digitizing

Professional photo restoration

High-quality digital enlargements

Collectors and photographers who still work with film

The main thing to check before buying or selling this scanner is the working condition of the film transport, light source, optics, FireWire connection, and software compatibility. Because it is an older professional machine, correct cables, adapters, holders, and software support are important.

Overall, the Nikon LS-4000 ED is a high-quality Japanese 35mm film scanner with excellent optical performance, strong build quality, and lasting value for film professionals and serious enthusiasts.