The First FADGI 4 Star System for Under $70,000
The DT Ion is a budget-friendly digitization workstation for flat, loose, bound, and reflective materials. It includes a DT Phase One RC100 100MP imaging system, an American-made, high-quality copystand, the innovative DT AutoColumn, two DT Photon MkII lights with the DT Smart Controller, and Capture One CH, providing a complete digitization solution for under $70,000

Included Features
A full digitization System built for quality, speed, and versatility
- 100 MP DT Phase One RC100 Imaging System
- High-quality, American-made Copystand
- DT AutoColumn
- DT Photon MkII lights (x2)
- Capture One CH Software
- DT’s Industry-leading Support
- FADGI 4 Star Image Quality
- Unparalleled Digitization Speed
- Easy Workflow
- Modular & Upgradable
- Budget-friendly Price Point
What is the DT Ion?
The DT Ion provides the same image quality, capture speed, conservation-
friendly material handling, build quality, and level of support as all DT products, but in a more specialized package that’s focused on reflective material and ease of use, without sacrificing modularity or upgradability.

Material Types:
- Flat Artwork
- Loose Paper
- Bound Material
- Photographic Prints
- Documents
- Maps
DT Ion vs. DT Atom

Modularity & Upgradability
While the DT Ion is focused on reflective material digitization, it incorporates with a wide range of DT accessories and products to allow for powerful versatility and easy upgrade options.
Conservation Friendly Lighting
DT Photon Mk II, our trademarked LED Lighting system with color reproduction is built specifically for Cultural Heritage applications, prioritizing color quality, productivity, material safety, ergonomics, durability, and modularity for those running FADGI or ISO compliant digitization programs.
Our lights are conservation friendly with no chance of harm to the original material. Made in the USA.

DT Photon Mk II Specs
Color Quality | |
Color Rendering Index (CRI): |
98 |
Color Rendering Index (CRI-14): |
98 |
Color Quality Score (CQS-Qa): |
98 |
Color Quality Score (CQS-Qg): |
100 |
Colour Fidelity Index (TM-30-18-Rf): |
98 |
Colour Fidelity Index (TM-30-18-Rg): |
101 |
Spectral Flatness: | Excellent |
Color Temperature: | 5600 Kelvin |
Color Profile: | Included in Capture One CH |
Warm Up Time: | Fully stable color in under 10 seconds |
Download DT Ion Brochure
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Specifications
Operational Mode |
Required Top |
Max Subject Size |
Flat Material |
Reflective Top |
25.5” x 23” |
Larger Flat Material |
X-Slide Top |
38” x 25.5” |
Oversized Flat Material |
[Remove Camera] |
No Limit |
Bound Material Open to 100°, no glass |
V-Cradle Top |
14” x 21” page |
Bound Material Open to 80°, no glass |
V-Cradle Top |
14” x 21” page |
Oversized Bound Material Open to 100°, no glass |
Reflective Top w/ 4″ Wedge |
25.5” x 19” page |
Standard 3D Objects (optional underlighting) |
Sweep Top |
17” x 24” x 24” |
Oversized 3D Objects |
[Remove Camera] |
No Limit |
Transmissive (e.g. watermarks) |
Transmissive Top |
15” x 12” |
Size | |
Frame footprint |
24.625” wide x 31” deep |
With table top |
25.625” wide x 31.25” deep |
Height with Column |
65.5″ |
Light Arm Span |
78.5” |
Weight | |
Frame w/ light Arms |
67 1/2 lb |
Light Boxes w/ steel pins |
approx. 10 lbs each |
Column (stock size, shorter size will less) |
45 1/2 lbs |
Total weight |
133 lbs |
Size & Weight

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