so tell me the difference between the V and the 5000 scanners

[einolu]

tried a search because i figured this would have been discussed a thousand times but couldn't find anything relevant. what is the difference between the coolscan v and the coolscan 5000?

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=98&productNr=9238
http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=98&productNr=9239

all i see is a slight difference in the density range (but i thought the theoretical limit on that was 4 anyway).

mostly interested in this for scanning slides...

 

[wintoid]

Speed of scanning and 16-bit converters versus 14-bit.

 

[JNewell]

Doesn't the 5000 take a cartridge feeder for slides? The scan times are also a little faster. Whether those are worth $400-500 is your call.

I bought the V. In retrospect, even though the scan time difference is not huge, I wonder if I would feel less of a mental block to scanning (if feels like a big time commitment to get the scanner fired up) if I'd gone with the 5000. I really don't know, but it's possible. The price difference is significant, though.

 

[einolu]

looks like the v would be a better fit for me if i decide to get it. i still print in 8 bits so 14 should be enough for me, heh. thanks for the answers!

 

[RObert Budding]

I seriously doubt that you will see any difference in scan quality. But I am open to solid evidence to the contrary.