Nikon might be approaching the limits of linearity in the LEDs. They also need to be able to have a range of brightness available to them for the "analog exposure" they offer. Since Blue LEDs are (or at least were) the least bright, they might be the limiting factor.
Art Julian Robinson wrote: > Mikael - thanks for this useful info. It is interesting that the > different generations of scanners have the same depth of field although > they have totally different optics. Means that Nikon must be holding a > firm line against other constraints (such as LED brightness). > > Cheers > Julian >
