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SilverFast Ai STUDIO pricing starts at $59.
DESCRIPTION
SilverFast Ai STUDIO is the most popular version of the SilverFast scan-software family with additional features that assure maximum quality such as:
  • Multi-Sampling noise reduction with Auto-Alignm.
  • AACO - Auto Adaptive Contrast Optimisation
  • Extended print dialog with copy function
  • Picture Setting Dialog
  • Unsharp mask PLUS
  • JPEG 2000 support
  • IPTC data support
The unique Multi-Sampling (patent-pending) is the only software-based process to assure maximum increase of dynamic range and no loss of sharpness due to the unique process. PrinTao (printing feature) allows to make an the scanner into an intelligent copy machine with rescaling and text addition on the print preview.
  • Auto Frame Detection - automatically creates frames for all images in the prescan
  • SF Multi-Exposure - creates a phenomenal increase of the hardware's capability to capture the full dynamic range, bringing out extensive image detail in both highlights and shadows. The following scanners work with SF Multi-Exposure:
    • Nikon LS-40, LS-50, LS-4000, LS-5000, LS-8000, LS-9000
    • Epson Perfection 1640SU, 1650, 1660, 4490, 4870, 4990, V700, V750
    • Epson Expression 836 XL, 1640XL, 10000 XL
    • Minolta DiMAGE scan Elite 5400, 5400 II
  • NegaFix enhanced - automatically reduces colorcasts when scanning negatives
  • New NegaFix Profiles allow for more detailed corrections.
  • SilverFast Ai-HDR Gamma Optimization further synchronizes 48bit scanning between SilverFast Ai / Ai Studio and image editing with SilverFast HDR / HDR Studio.
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    WHAT'S NEW
    Version 6.5.5r5:

    NEW:

    • Epson Perfection V200: now supported by SilverFast
    IMPROVEMENT:
    • Heidelberg PrimeScan (Mac): Negafix profiles improved
    • Reflecta DigitDia: corrected behaviour of automatic frame finding with respect to the frame inset defined in the SilverFast Options > Auto panel
    • Heidelberg Chromagraph 3300/3400 (Mac): improved focussing routines
    • Topaz, Nexscan, Chromagraph, Primescan, Tango: improved responsiveness of "Cancel" button
    BUGFIX:
    • Multi-Exposure: progress bar wasn't shown during Multi-Exposure action - fixed
    • Nikon LS-40, LS-50, LS-4000, LS-5000, LS-8000, LS-9000, Multi-Exposure: fixed Multi-Exposure for grey-scale scanning
    • Microtek ArtixScan M1/F1: ordinary scan performed after a Multi-Exposure scan resulted in overexposed image - fixed
    • General: free rotation could lead to black pixels in the corners of the final image if angle was very acute - fixed
    • Praktica & Kaiser: JobManager now shows dimensions correctly, even when measurement unit varies for each JobManager entry
    • PFU PS4800 pro: automatic IT8 calibration could fail because of misinterpreted reset command to the scanner - fixed
    • Reflecta DigitDia 5000: work-around for firmware 1.09 Digitdia scanners that sometimes mistakenly report that a slide is in landscape instead of portrait orientation
    REQUIREMENTS
    Mac OS X


    SCREENSHOT

    Developer:LaserSoft Imaging AG
    Downloads:5,171
      - Version d/l:321
    Drivers:Scanners
    License:Demo
    Date:26 Mar 2008
    Platform:PPC/Intel
    Price:$59.00
    RATING
    ****½
    SilverFast Ai STUDIO User Reviews (5 posts)Write A Review
    Dec 21 2007

    PDXDUDE  It's a little misleading to list "$59" as the price. The Ai Studio is $233 for my plain epson scanner. I like the autocrop, but $233 seems a little steep. Am I missing something?  (Version 6.5.5r3)

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    Jan 25 2007
    *****

    FIRE_DRAGON  I have been impressed with SilverFast ever since I started using it. I have been using it for scanning as well as photography.

    What I find most useful is the multi exposure feature. I can really pull some extra information out of my images and give it an extra polish.

    The only thing that still can need some work is the interface, which is well designed but has some settings a little hidden away.

    Alltogether a great updgrade.  (Version 6.5r3d)

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    Jan 23 2007
    *****

    MAKARDEL  I’m still using SilverFast for about twelve years and never regret.

    SilverFast (including SF Ai Studio) is the first choice scan app with ease of use (first class automatics – if you are a novice) in an absolute professional app, that gives you incredible pro tools to scan and work on pictures for best results on the market.

    SilverFast Ai Studio sets a new standard in prepress. I’ll never miss it at work.  (Version 6.5r3d)

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    Jan 22 2007
    *****

    CHANDIVINE  The AiStudio is great!

    The price depends on if the scanner model supports the new MultiExposure feature - if it does, an additional fee is applied. Its well worth it in my opinion!

    Great software! Thanks!  (Version 6.5r3d)

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