Autoexposure
When AE area selection or AE lock are used with slides, the
AE area selection
AE area selection allows the use of a small area within the image to determine the scan exposure. Use AE area selection with high or
Click the
Pressing the shift key changes the dotted cropping frame to the solid AE area frame. While pressing the shift key, use the mouse to adjust and move the AE area. The methods used to manipulate the frame are the same as the cropping frame except that the shift key must be held, see facing page.
Place the AE area over the section of the image to be used to determine the exposure. Usually placing the area over the subject of the picture will produce excellent results. The area should represent on average the mid- tone of the image.
Click the prescan button to view the effect on the exposure. AE area selection is canceled by pressing the
AE lock
The AE lock function sets the scanner exposure based on the exposure determined for a specific prescan with or without the use of AE area selection. This exposure can be applied to scans of different images. This function is useful when scanning a series of high and
After making a prescan or setting the exposure of the reference image with the
Select another image and click the prescan button to view the result with the set exposure. To cancel the AE lock, click the AE lock button again. The prescan and final scan will be made with the locked exposure setting until the AE lock is canceled, the scanner is initialized, or the film type is changed.
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