Point AF (Autofocus)

For best results when using point AF, select an area within the image with contrast or detail. The point AF function cannot focus on a low- contrast area such as a cloudless or overcast sky.

AE lock

The AE lock fixes the scanner exposure based on a specific prescan and applies it to other scans. Use this function when scanning a series of high and low-key images that have consistent exposures or a bracket series to show the exposure difference in each frame. When used with slides, the auto-expose-for-slides option must be checked in the preferences dialog box. With negatives, the exposure control for negatives must be set to auto in the preferences dialog box (p. 40).

Click the point-AF button. To cancel the func- tion, click the point-AF button again.

Click on the area of image to be used for focus; the scanner focuses automatically. If the prescan-at-point-AF option is selected in the preference dialog box, a prescan begins after the scanner focuses.

Manual focus

The scanner can be focused manually using the focus meter. For best results, select an area within the image with contrast or detail. The manual focus functions cannot focus on a

Prescan the reference image. Click the AE lock button to fix the exposure; the lock indicator appears above the reference image.

Prescan the other images in the holder to view the result. To cancel the AE lock, click the AE lock button again. The prescan and final scan is made with the locked exposure setting until the AE lock is canceled, the scanner is initial- ized, or the film type is changed. The expo- surecontrol tab has no affect over the locked exposure value.

AE lock button

AE lock indicator

low-contrast image such as a cloudless or overcast sky.

Click the manual-focus button; the button varies depending if the manual-focus dial has been activated in the preferences dialog box (p. 40). To cancel the function, click the manual -focus button again.

AE area selection

AE area selection allows the use of a small area within the image to determine the scan expo- sure. Use AE area selection with high or low-key images, or when the film has been badly exposed. When used with slides, the auto-expose-for-slides option must be checked in the preferences dialog box. With negatives, the exposure control for negatives must be set to auto in the preferences dialog box (p. 40).

Click on the area of image to be used for focus. The focus meter window appears.

Adjust the slider or turn the manual-focus dial until the black and white bars are at their longest extension. The black bar indicates the change in focus. The white bar indicates the point of sharpest focus. Do not touch or hinder the holder. Do not use the focus dial unless activated in the preferences dialog box (p. 40).

Click the prescan check box if a new prescan is required to confirm focus. Click OK to complete the operation. When the film holder is ejected, the manual-focus position is reset.

Click the AE-area-selection button.

Press the shift key to display the solid AE area frame. While pressing the shift key, use the mouse to place the AE area around the section of the image to be used to determine the expo- sure. Usually placing the area over the subject of the picture produces excellent results. The area should represent on average the mid-tone of the image.

Prescan the image to view the result.

AE area selection is canceled by pressing the AE-area-selection button again. Prescan the image to reset changes.

AE-area-selection button

To enlarge or reduce the AE area, press the shift key and click and drag the edge of the marquee. To move the it, press the shift key and click and drag inside the area. Click and drag outside the marquee to define a new AE area.

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Advanced scanning

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