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Are you itching to digitize your film-based medium format images? HP Marketing Corp. is now offering the new Braun FS 120 medium format scanner designed for that exact task.

The Braun FS 120 scans 120/220 film in 6x4, 5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9, 6x12cm (negative or positive) and 35mm formats. The 3-line-CCD Sensor with Magic-Touch—automatic dust/scratch removal with an infrared sensor—provides users with quality scans.

The Braun FS 120 isn't exactly cheap -- it retails for $2,399 -- but its medium-forming scanning skillset is unique. Here are some of its features:

▪ Film types: 120 or 220 in strips, 35mm filmstrips or mounted (2x2”) slides

▪ 6x4, 5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9, 6x12cm medium format film

▪ Scanning speed: 3200dpi, 24 Bit = 200 sec.

▪ Image sensor: 3-line CCD-Sensor

▪ Lamp: white and infrared LEDs

▪ Scanning area min/max: 24, 3x36, 5mm/55x140mm

▪ PC interface: USB 2.0

▪ MAGIC TOUCH Technology

Included Accessories:

A slide holder for 4 mounted 2x2-inch slides up to 3, 2mm thick, film holder for 35mm filmstrips with up to 6 pictures, 1x medium format holder for medium format frames (negative or positive) 1-2 6x4, 5/ 1-2 6x6/ 1 6x7/ 6x8 / 6x9/ 6x12cm, a power adapter, a USB-Cable, an AC cord and a manual.

▪ Software: Cyberview and Photoshop Elements

More info on the Braun FS120 medium format scanner here. Ordering and distribution info on the scanner at HP Marketing's website.