Better Light 7 manual Compose and focus the image, Put the insert into the camera

Mounting the filter with a rubber band on the inside of the lens, top and side views.

a lens shade is recom- mended to reduce possible filter flare.

The infrared filter can be fitted to most smaller

4x5 lenses by means of a clip-on filter holder (not supplied), usually sold for use with 35 mm cameras. An easily available alterna- tive is to use photographer’s black tape or a large rubber band (using crossed loops

to secure alternate corners of the filter) to affix the filter to the inside of almost any lens.

8. Compose and focus the image

Compose the intended image on the camera’s ground glass, just as you would when using film. Adjust swings and tilts with the camera’s controls, as necessary, to focus the image . A magnifier may be of use for better focus adjustment.

9. Put the insert into the camera

Slide the insert into the back of the camera as you would do with a film holder or Polaroid back. The open side of the insert faces toward the lens. The insert may be placed into the camera horizontally or vertically, depending on the intended orientation of the image and the requirements of your camera.

10. Start the ViewFinder™ software

Start the camera control software. The program’s main screen will appear.

11. Select the image capture settings

Set the ISO, Line Time, Tone curve, Color balance and the Insert Direction in the ViewFinder™ software. Default settings could also be used.

Put the insert into the camera either vertically (shown) or horizontally. (Yes, the photo was shot with a Better Light scan back!)

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