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Nikon Super Coolscan LS-2000 35mm Film/Slide Scanner

For all 64-bit* and 32-bit editions of Windows 7, Vista, and XP


Nikon LS-2000 and LS-30 film/slide scanners represent by far, the best price/performance value available today for dedicated 35mm film/slide scanners, new or used. 

My name is Paul Ferrante.  Thanks for viewing my listing.  I have been selling and servicing Nikon LS-2000 and LS-30 scanners for more than ten years, and have overhauled hundreds of these great dedicated film scanners.  I clean and remove 100% of the sticky original petroleum based grease lubricant and accumulated dust from each scanner that I sell or service.  I apply modern Dry Teflon based lubricants that will not become sticky, and won't collect dust.  I also replace any mechanical parts showing excessive wear.  Servicing these scanners properly is a painstaking process and requires nearly full dis-assembly.  There are no short-cuts.  I guarantee performance, and back my work for 12 months

I also assure the best possible, hassle-free purchase and installation experience.  Please check my feedback from past scanner and scanner service buyers.  My refurbished LS-2000 and LS-30 scanners represent the best price/performance/service value available anywhere. 

Please check my ongoing scanner service listing (eBay Item 251183725891), and my other listings for availability of my serviced Nikon LS-30 scanners.

... Considering a Nikon LS-40, LS-50, LS-4000, or LS-5000?   Consider this:

- The LS-2000 scans twice as fast as the LS-4000, LS-40, and LS-50 scanners; and as fast as the LS-5000.

- Full service and repair for the LS-4000, LS-40, LS-5000, and LS-50 is not available anywhere.

- The outlook for long term viability of the LS-2000 is excellent.  ... Not so for the later Nikon film scanners.

Your questions are most welcome.

LS-2000 Best Features:

- Nikon's proprietary, Red-Green-Blue (RGB) + Infrared LED light source won't degrade with age and won't burn out,
- Up to 16x multi-sampling in a single pass (for elimination of digital noise),
- Digital ICE technology (automatic dust and scratch removal from image),
- Batch slide processing with the optional automatic slide feeder, SF-200/SF-210 (not included),
- Faithful, 36-bit true color depth,
- Scanner Nikkor 6-element, auto-focusing lens. (The focus point can be placed anywhere within the frame.)

The LS-2000 scans can be saved as JPEG, TIFF, or NEF (Nikon RAW) image files, full frame, 10.1 megapixels.

Sample Scans: 

The before and after sample scans were made with an LS-2000 scanner.  Brightness, Contrast, and Analog Gain were set at neutral on all sample scans.  Kodak Ektar 100 film was used, with a Nikkor 135mm f/2 DC lens.

- The sample scans were made before and after servicing, and are full frame, 10.1 megapixel, 35mm negative scans.

- The second and third photos are extreme crops of the before and after sample scans.  They demonstrate the image quality and fine detail capturing capability of a properly serviced LS-2000 or LS-30 scanner.  They will put your best lenses to the test!

This item includes:

  • the fully serviced Nikon LS-2000 scanner with performance backed for 12 months, SN: 209297
  • the MA-20 manual 35mm mounted slide adapter,
  • the power cord (not shown).

Also included are:

  • an Adaptec ASC-19160/29160N Plug'n Play PCI to Ultra160 SCSI controller card with 64-bit*and 32-bit drivers for Windows 7, Vista, and XP,
  • a new 6 ft. HD50~HD50 SCSI cable,
  • the custom LS-2000 Installation CD with everything needed to install and operate the scanner,
  • the installation instruction sheets with easy step-by-step instructions,
  • personal tech support for setup if required.

The Installation CD contains the latest Nikon Scan 3 scanning software for all standard 32-bit editions of Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 98/98SE, and the full Nikon Scan 3 User's Guide.

*Installation under 64-bit editions of Windows requires the 64-bit edition of Hamrick VueScan software (not included).  Nikon Scan 3 (included) runs only with 32-bit editions of Windows

System Requirements:

  • Desktop PC with an available standard PCI slot  (not PCI-e, PCI-x, other, or low profile)
  • Windows 7 or earlier version of Windows
  • 512mb minimum memory recommended

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I receive a lot of questions asking about the difference between the LS-2000 and the LS-30 scanners I'll try to summarize the most important differences here:

The LS-2000 and the LS-30 are physically/mechanically identical except for product model marking. They are, however, functionally different due to the different feature set programmed into the firmware component on the main circuit board.   

The LS-2000 is the "pro" level scanner, and the LS-30 is the "consumer" level scanner. They both have 2700 PPI (10.1 megapixels full frame) true optical resolution.

The LS-2000 has built-in single-pass multi-sampling capability that reduces or eliminates digital noise. The LS-30 can perform multi-sampling in multiple passes, but only if using Hamrick VueScan software.

The LS-2000 has 12-bit per RGB channel A/D conversion (36-bit color depth). The LS-30 has 10-bit per RGB channel A/D conversion (30-bit color depth).

The LS-2000 will accept the SF-200 and SF-210 automatic slide feeders. The LS-30 (and LS-40 & LS50) will not.

... Hope that helps

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SATISFACTION GUARANTEED:   

As I have for the past nine years, I stand behind the items that I sell 100%; and I back my work for 12 months.   My feedback and DSRs speak to my integrity as a seller. 

Return Policy and Terms and Conditions of Sale:

This item is guaranteed as described and as configured.  Prospective buyers should examine the pictures and read the description carefully. Ask questions about specific concerns.  You may examine and use this item for 3 days.  If you find that this item is not as I have represented it, simply let me know within 3 days of receipt.  Return it to me immediately, and provide proof of shipment.  I will issue a full refund of your purchase, including the original S&H fee.  You pay only return shipping costs.  I will not accept returns for any reason 3 days or more after delivery. In case of conflict with any other return policy stated in this listing, this statement of Return Policy and Terms and Conditions of Sale shall take precedence.  By purchasing this item, the buyer agrees with these terms and conditions of sale.

Payment:   Normal PayPal payment funded by your bank account or credit card gets immediate shipment.  I do not accept PayPal eChecks.   If paying through PayPal, please make your payment at listing close.  Please contact me if you would prefer a payment method other than PayPal, or if you need more time to pay. 

Fast  USPS Shipping  (US/48 only).  I do not ship to Alaska or Hawaii.

Sorry.  No APO/FPO, or international shipping.

This item will be ready for shipment by Friday, 11/29. 

*Please note:    Buyers who provide a domestic shipping address and intend to forward the package to another country are advised that this item was packaged at the time of listing.  It was packaged carefully to assure safe domestic transport.  The packaging may not be suitable for international shipping.   I will not re-package this item to accommodate international shipping, nor will I guarantee this item if it is shipped outside of the United States. 

Please check my feedback and my About member page. 

I back my work for 12 months at no additional cost.  Obtaining service for this item through SquareTrade or any other third party will void my guarantee.