Imacon Flextight Precision III – New Unit (Unused)

Professional Virtual Drum Scanner for High‑End Film & Transparency Scanning

The Imacon Flextight Precision III (PIII) is one of the most respected high‑end film scanners ever produced, combining virtual‑drum technology, custom Rodenstock lenses, and a glass‑free optical path for exceptional clarity, sharpness, and tonal accuracy.

This unit is brand new / unused — an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a museum‑grade professional scanner in new condition.

Designed for studios, archives, museums, and photographers who demand the highest‑possible scan quality without the maintenance and complexity of a drum scanner.

Key Features

• True optical resolution: 960 – 6300 dpi (no interpolation)
• Virtual Drum scanning technology for perfect focus and zero film curvature issues
• Glass‑free optical path—no Newton rings, no dust reflections
• 4.2 Dmax in a single pass for excellent shadow detail
• Custom Rodenstock lenses for extremely high precision
• Fast and clean scans, up to 200% faster than earlier models due to improved electronics, sensor and light path design
• Supports all major film formats from 35mm up to 4×5″ and 12×17 cm
• SCSI and FireWire connectivity (Mac & PC compatible)

See brochure here: http://Precesion III

Technical Specifications

• Scanner type: Virtual drum film scanner
• Optical Resolution:
  • 6300 dpi (35mm portrait)
  • 5000 dpi (45×60 mm)
  • 4000 dpi (medium format up to 6×7)
  • 3200 dpi (6×12 panorama)
  • 2040 dpi (4×5″ / A4 reflective)
• Optical sensor: 3×8000‑pixel CCD
• Dynamic range: 4.2 Dmax (single pass)
• Color depth: 14‑bit (true), exports 8‑ or 16‑bit TIFFs
• Formats supported:
  35 mm → 12×17 cm transparencies | Reflective scanning up to A4
• Connectivity: Standard SCSI, optional SCSI‑to‑FireWire for Mac/PC
• Software: Flexcolor / ColorFlex (Mac OS 9+, Win 2000/NT/ME)

What’s Included

• Brand new Imacon Flextight Precision III scanner
• Power supply & cables
• Standard film holders set (if applicable to your package)
• Original documentation (if available)

Who Is This Scanner For?

The Precision III is ideal for:

• National archives and museums
• Professional film studios & digital labs
• High‑end service providers
• Photographers wanting best‑in‑class film scans up to 6300 dpi
• Institutions scanning large bodies of film at the highest standard

The PIII offers a level of clarity and color accuracy that flatbed and consumer film scanners cannot match.

Why Choose the Precision III?

• Delivers drum‑scanner‑level sharpness without fluid mounting
• Faster workflow and lower maintenance than drum systems
• Handles everything from 35mm to 4×5″ with virtual‑drum precision
• Extremely rare to find brand new / unused units today
• Fully compatible with Flexcolor and modern scanning workflows (with proper FireWire/SCSI setup)

Optional Add‑On: Flex‑mini (Recommended)

If you want a stable, fully compatible computer for running Flexcolor and connecting to the scanner, we recommend the FlexMini — a pre‑owned Mac Mini with native FireWire and Flexcolor pre‑installed.
Perfect for scanning stations, archives, and stable long‑term use.