User manual KONICA MINOLTA SCAN DUAL IV

[. . . ] E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2891-11 AV-A312/KME-0312 Tone-curve corrections By selecting individual color channels on the tone curve, adjustments to the overall color of an image can be made. For more on tone curve corrections, see page 60. Selective-color palette In the original image, the colors were muted making the whole scene flat. By subtracting cyan from the red channel, the bridge and faint details in the clouds could be accentuated. The cloud detail was further enhanced by subtracting yellow from the blue channel. [. . . ] When the reverse-frame-order button is clicked again, the frame order follows the film holder frame order. 48 Advanced scanning Saving the index thumbnails The displayed thumbnail images can be saved in one image file. All the frames in the film holder, including empty frames, must be scanned before the index thumbnails can be saved. Click the save index-image button. Enter the file name, and select the file destination and file format for the image data. File formats that can be selected with Windows operating systems are Bitmap (BTM) or JPEG, and with Macintosh, Pict or JPEG. The film holder does not have to be in the scanner to save the images. Saving an index file The index thumbnails can be saved as an index file. The index file can be loaded into the scanner so that the index scan does not need to be made again. All the frames in the film holder, including empty frames, must be scanned before the index file can be saved. The film holder does not have to be in the scanner to save the file. Loading an index file An index file can be displayed in the index window of the utility software. The current index display will be replaced with the images in the new file. 49 More prescan functions AE-area-selection button (p. 52) Scanner Notes The DiMAGE Scan autofocus system uses the CCD sensor to focus the scanner. When the autofocus-at-scan option is selected in the preferences window, the autofocus system uses the center of the image to determine focus. This normally results in an excellent scan when the film plane is flat. However, if the film is warped or curled, the scanner can be focused using point AF or manual focus. 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. Click the point-AF button. To cancel the function, click the point-AF button again. Click on the area of image to be used for focus. Autofocus will begin and a new prescan will be displayed. 50 Advanced scanning 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 function cannot focus on a low-contrast image such as a cloudless or overcast sky. To cancel the function, click the manual-focus button again. Click on the area of the image to be used for focus. The focus meter window will appear. Adjust the slider using the mouse until the black and white bars are at their longest extension. The white bar indicates the longest extent of the black bar and the point of sharpest focus. Click OK to set the focus. A new prescan will start and replace the previous image. 51 Manual cropping Cropping is a method of recomposing the image by eliminating unnecessary space around the subject. [. . . ] Confirm the driver is in the proper location using the instructions at the top of the page. When the scanner is initially connected to a computer with a Windows 98, 98SE, or 2000 Professional operating system, the found-new-hardware wizard will appear briefly. With Windows 2000, the "Digital Signature Not Found. . . " message may appear. When the scanner is initially connected to a computer with a Windows XP operating system, the found-new-hardware wizard will appear. Click the continue-anyway button to complete the scanner installation. 95 Technical specifications Scan type: Film type: Film formats: Scanning dimensions: Optical input resolution: Image sensor: A/D conversion: Color depth: Dynamic range: Light source: Focusing: Interface: Power consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight (approx. ): Operating environment: Storage environment: Scan times (approx. ): Moving film, fixed sensor, single-pass scan Negative and positive, color and monochrome 35mm and APS film. [. . . ]