GETTING STARTED
FILM EMULSION
The emulsion side of the film is the side coated with the photographic material. The base side of the film has no photographic material and its surface is smooth and shiny. The emulsion side of slide film has raised areas at subject contrast. The emulsion side of negative film is dull compared to the base side. It is easiest to determine the emulsion side when viewing the film at an angle.
Light | Viewing angle |
FILM EMULSION
Slightly dull or raised surface
FILM BASE
Smooth, shiny surface
The frame numbers and text are backward when the film’s emulsion side is up.
HANDLING CARE
•Do not pull the film holder out of the scanner until the holder is properly ejected and the green indicator light is off.
•Do not move the scanner or touch the film holder while the transport motor is engaged (such as while scanning).
•Place the scanner on a stable surface.
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