Noritsu's heavyweight, born in the late 2000s. The HS-1800 is known for its shadow detail, gentle tonal roll-off, and neutral color. It scans at higher resolution than the Frontier and delivers 16-bit files with plenty of room for editing, a preferred scanner for many black and white film photographers. If neutral color, deep shadow detail, and maximum flexibility in post are what you’re after, the HS-1800 is the scanner for you.