| Q1: | Is DIGITAL GEM Technology a software application? |
| A1: | DIGITAL GEM Technology is a software application that is tuned to a specific manufacturers scanner model and optimized for performance. |
| Q2: | How does DIGITAL GEM Technology work? |
| A2: | DIGITAL GEM Technology analyzes a films unique grain pattern pixel by pixel, extracts all data related to image quality, color and sharpness, and removes the grain from the scanned record of the image, which results in dramatically improved images. |
| Q3: | Can Black & White film be used with DIGITAL GEM Technology? |
| A3: | Traditional silver-halide and chromogenic (C41 process) Black & White film can be used on DIGITAL GEM Technology enabled scanners. When scanning these films for DIGITAL GEM Technology implementation, the film must be scanned as a color image. After DIGITAL GEM Technology processing, the color image may be converted to Black & White using an image editor. |
| Q4: | Which scanners are available with DIGITAL GEM Technology? |
| A4: | Minoltas Dimge Scan Multi II Nikons Coolscan IV ED, Coolscan V ED, Super Coolscan 4000 ED, Super Coolscan 5000 ED, Super Coolscan 8000 ED, and Super Coolscan 9000 ED incorporate DIGITAL GEM Technology as a component of the DIGITAL ICE3 and DIGITAL ICE4 Technology suites. Also, PIE's 3650 models. |
| Q5: | Since DIGITAL GEM Technology is a software application, can it be obtained without purchasing a scanner? |
| A5: | Minolta Dimge Scan Multi scanner owners can obtain DIGITAL GEM Technology combined with DIGITAL ROC as an application upgrade via the Minolta Corporation Web site ( www.minoltausa.com) or by purchasing a CD-ROM/Manual from Minoltas customer service (201-825-4000). |
| Q6: | Can DIGITAL GEM Technology be obtained as a stand-alone software application? |
| A6: | Although it is different than the DIGITAL GEM Technology embedded in film scanners, we do sell DIGITAL GEM Plug-Ins for Photoshop and compatible programs for $49.95 and $99.95 (Pro version). |
| Q7: | Does DIGITAL GEM Technology work with Kodachrome film? |
| A7: | Yes. |
| Q8: | When will additional scanners be available with DIGITAL GEM Technology? |
| A8: | We continue to work with existing and new scanner manufacturing partners to increase the availability of DIGITAL GEM Technology. Periodically check our Web site for availability updates. |
