Record first-generation digital images with perfect,
uninterpolated pixel data up to 8000 x 10660 pixels (488 MB
48-bit RGB file). Or, choose Enhanced Resolution™ settings
up to 12000 x 15990 pixels (1.1 GB), to produce larger file
sizes from cropped images, or to increase scanning
resolution to avoid moiré patterns. Unlike post-capture
interpolation, these Enhanced Resolution settings record
additional image information during the scan, for sharper,
more detailed reproductions.
Easy to use with any 4x5 view camera or copy stand, the
Better Light Super 8K produces the finest image quality
with precise digital control of all operating parameters.
Rapid prescans with on-screen exposure tools provide
comprehensive information about image data values for
perfect renditions; digital focus verification allows exact
focus using the CCD itself, for unparalleled sharpness and
clarity in every scan.
Versatile capture system for fine art copy work and large print reproductions
BETTER LIGHT, INC.
• 1200 Industrial Road, #17 • San Carlos, CA 94070-4129
Phone:
650-631-3680
• Fax:
650-631-2915
• Email:
TECHNICAL FEATURES – Super 8K
TM
• 384 Megapixels - 300 ppi at 40” x 53.3”
• Eighteen resolution settings up to 12000 x 15990 (1.1 GB RGB)
• Capture 1.1 GB color images in as little as 100 seconds
• Adjustable ISO sensitivity from 125 to 2000 (daylight)
• Triple 14-bit ADCs — up to 345 million pixels per minute
• 40 G
B
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internal disk drive for offline image capture
• Kodak trilinear color CCD technology
• Single-pass color or monochrome scanning
• 50/60 Hz line-frequency flicker rejection
• Line exposure time
selectabl
e from 1/8 to 1/160 second
• Continuously adjustable color balance in 0.1 CC steps
• 12-stop dynamic range; 14-bit data converters
• Save 8 or 16 bits per color (24 or 48-bit color images)
• Flawless resolution reductions without aliasing
• Fractional-pixel averaging always uses all CCD data
• Scan area 72 x 96 mm (2.83" x 3.78"); 120 mm diagonal
• Insert weight .96 kg (34 ounces)
• 4.6 meter (15 foot) cable from insert to control unit
• Hi-Speed USB-2 interface from control unit to host computer
• Compact control unit includes dedicated disk drive
• Flash memory for easy upgrades without opening unit
• Universal AC input 90-260 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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80 GB hard drive available at additional cost.
SOFTWARE FEATURES
Straightforward user interface
• Primary camera controls and settings visible at a glance
• Color preview with manual and proportional cropping
• Scan progress indicator shows CCD position during scan
Digital exposure information
• "Fast preview" shortens scan times to as little as 6 seconds
• Digital spot meter with RGB data and histogram displays
• ToneZones provides colorized preview of exposure values
Digital focus verification
• Eliminate focus errors by using the CCD for focusing
• On-screen display indicates best focus graphically
• SuperView gives fast, full-resolution focus preview
Automatic color balance for perfect neutrals
• Accurate gray balance from highlight to shadow
• Color balance readjusts the camera, not the output data
• Load custom ICC camera profiles for most accurate color
Processing curve editor
• Precise control of tones from brightest highlights to shadows
• Pre-set tone curves for a variety of common environments
• Invert option to view negative images as positive
Image File Management
• Save files as “RAW”, 16 or 8-bit TIFF, or DNG
• Hard drive storage provides backup and ability to resave file
• Image info and user notes saved with each TIFF file
The Better Light Super8K-HS offers an exceptional
combination of image quality and file size unmatched by any
other digital camera system. With its wide dynamic range,
superb color fidelity, and adjustable resolution up to 12000 x
15990 pixels, the Super8K-HS raises digital imaging
standards to new levels of performance.
Better Light scanning cameras are among the finest tools
available for copy and restoration work, with no film grain and
accurate neutrals using any light source. Museums, color labs
and service bureaus utilize Better Light scanning backs for
extraordinary reproductions and critical digital archiving. The
color balance and toning controls in the camera software
provide exceptional control over the reproduction of delicate
pastels or vibrant oil paintings. The ultra-high resolution, wide
color gamut, and outstanding dynamic range of the Better
Light Super8K-HS will produce an accurate rendition of any
original, right down to the texture of the media.
…the Fine Art Printmakers Choice
