izziebears
Member
Just picked up a Nikon LS-1000 35mm film scanner ca. 1995 and was wondering if it is worth getting to run. I will have to purchase a SCSI card for my computer and download the appropriate software to run on XP. I only paid $2.00 for it and like the compact size of it. Any suggestions?
MaxElmar
Well-known
Well, like anything else photographic, it probably needs a CLA. The optics get dirty and the lubrication fails.
Old scanners (like me) are really testy creatures. :>)
It's a longshot but go to the Nikon website and follow the instructions for the LS-2000 and Coolscan III - you may actually get it running if you follow the intructions regarding the ASPI layer to the letter. This assumes you're running XP. If this is the case you'll need a specific adaptec scsi card and some software from the adaptec site.
Then it will sit there and blink and then you'll KNOW it needs the CLA.
Good luck!
Old scanners (like me) are really testy creatures. :>)
It's a longshot but go to the Nikon website and follow the instructions for the LS-2000 and Coolscan III - you may actually get it running if you follow the intructions regarding the ASPI layer to the letter. This assumes you're running XP. If this is the case you'll need a specific adaptec scsi card and some software from the adaptec site.
Then it will sit there and blink and then you'll KNOW it needs the CLA.
Good luck!