They seem to be shipping to camera store only at this time not mass distribution outlets. The dealer where I got mine has received three so far. David -----Original Message----- From: Peter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 11:38 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: filmscanners: Banding Problem with Nikon 8000ED Scanners Lawrence-- I keep checking with B&W in New York City but they tell me that the 8000 has not begun to ship from Nikon. NikonUSA told me last week that it should be in the stores. Fact is I was going in the city today to search around for one. Where did you buy the one you have? However, I wonder whether I should wait even if it is around given the problem you and others are having with banding. Hopefully you will give us updates about your problem with the 8000. Peter > My Nikon 8000ED arrived a few days ago and I discovered (much to my dismay) > that my scanner has a problem. I am getting distinct, regular horizontal > bands in my scans. I have sent Nikon tech support an example and this has > been forwarded to engineers in Japan. There are reports of this issue as > well from other users. I have a suspicion that the unit will be heading off > for service. Not too happy about sending a brand new scanner in for repairs > :-( This is what occasionally happens when riding the bleeding edge. I > keep hearing the words 'firmware' and 'win2000' and LS-4000 and some known > issue with it that is only visible in the 8000. hmmmm Oh well, I'll let you > all know what the outcome is... > > > Lawrence > http://www.lwsphoto.com >