Canon Introduces the CanoScan FS2710, A High-Speed Film Scanner For 35mm and APS Films

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17 -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., introduces a new, high-speed desktop film scanner for use with 35mm and Advanced Photo System films. The CanoScan FS2710 offers several advanced features including a maximum scanning speed of 13 seconds per frame(1), 2,720 dots-per-inch (dpi) optical resolution, 12-bit RGB input and output, and the ability to accept slides or negatives in color or black-and-white, in either the 35mm or APS format.

The CanoScan FS2710 provides 36-bit scanning capability which supports recognition of more than 68 billion different colors, as well as a broad dynamic range of 3.2 density units. The result is extremely accurate color rendition compared to the original film, which retains subtle details in the highlight and shadow areas of the scanned image. In addition, the new scanner features optical resolution up to 2,720 dpi as well as an improved color tone algorithm for more accurate color reproductions from original art.

It also features a high-speed SCSI 2 interface to ensure outstanding data transfer speeds and is directly compatible via the supplied connecting cable with Macintosh computers featuring a built-in SCSI interface. The product also includes an expansion card and cable that can be used to provide compatibility with PCI-bus PCs if a SCSI interface has not already been installed. The new CanoScan FS2710 will be available at dealers nationwide in April and will have a manufacturer's suggested list price of ,100.