Name: METIS EDS GAMMA
Brand: METIS

Overview

The EDS GAMMA is a desktop A1 reproduction system from the Italian company METIS Systems (Rome) for digitizing books, maps, drawings, and other originals in libraries, museums, and archives. The capture area is up to 90 × 60 cm, which is larger than A1 (84 × 59.4 cm). The integrated zoom lens with motorized focus and the variable camera height make it possible to vary the area size and the resolution: more than 800 ppi on small formats. The scanner works with FUJI GFX100S II (102 MP) or Canon EOS R5 (45 MP) mirrorless cameras.

Originals are placed on the METIS V-table, made up of two independent plates that tilt and shift; it gently holds even old books with a limited opening angle, and books can be up to 15 cm thick. Four independently adjustable LED lamps deliver a total of 3,800 lm with a CRI of 93 and consume only 4 × 17 W; light from above reduces shadows at the spine, while side lighting improves uniformity on large flat originals such as maps and drawings.

Applications

Libraries
Museums
Archives
Books, maps, and drawings up to 90 × 60 cm

Features

Capture area up to 90 × 60 cm — larger than A1: books, maps, drawings
Integrated zoom lens with motorized focus and variable camera height: optical resolution of more than 800 ppi
Integrated real-time sensors for exposure, color temperature, and autofocus
Four METIS LED lamps, each with 60 high-power LEDs: 3,800 lm in total, CRI 93, power consumption 4 × 17 W
Lamp position and tilt are independently adjustable; the lighting is controlled via USB
METIS V-table with two independent plates that tilt and shift, for books up to 15 cm thick
Automatic book shape and finger recognition, curvature correction, and finger removal
Glare-free shooting mode for glossy originals (Anti-Reflection)

Models and versions

FUJI GFX100S II

102 MP mirrorless camera

Canon EOS R5

45 MP mirrorless camera

Specifications

Scanning
Acquisition area	Up to 90 × 60 cm (A1 = 84 × 59.4 cm)
Optical resolution	Adjustable, more than 800 ppi possible
Optics and camera
Supported cameras	FUJI GFX100S II, mirrorless, 102 MP; Canon EOS R5, mirrorless, 45 MP
Optics	Integrated zoom lens with motorized focus; variable camera height
Sensors	Integrated sensors for exposure, color temperature, and autofocus (in real time)
Lighting
Lamps	4 METIS LED lamps, position and tilt independently adjustable
LEDs per lamp	60 high-power LEDs in a single array; uniform emission over a 120° angle
Luminous flux	Approx. 950 lm per lamp; 3,800 lm in total
Color temperature	Warm white
Color rendering index (CRI)	93
Power consumption	4 × 17 W (luminous flux equivalent to 4 conventional 120 W lamps)
Control	Via USB; lamps switch on and off independently; two lamps can be combined into a single light source
Integration	Power supply, cables, and electronics are built into the EDS GAMMA structure
Documents
Work surface	V-table: two independent plates that tilt and shift
Originals	Books, maps, drawings; very large originals, including those larger than A1
Max. book thickness	Up to 15 cm
Connectivity and files
File formats (24-bit)	TIFF, JPEG, JPEG2000, BMP, PNG, PDF, PDF-A, multipage PDF, multipage TIFF, 1-bit TIFF G4
Minimum PC requirements	Intel i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 2 × USB 2.0 and 2 × USB-C
Dimensions and weight
Base (W × D)	90 × 85 cm
Height	138 cm
Width with illuminators open	Approx. 140 cm
Weight	55 kg (without camera, computer, and monitor)

Specifications according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer may change them without notice.

Equipment

Connectivity

Interfaces: USB: the lighting connects to the PC via a separate USB connection; requires a PC with 2 × USB 2.0 and 2 × USB-C ports
Screen: Touchscreens supported