User manual HASSELBLAD PRISM VIEWFINDER PM90

[. . . ] The mechanism itself is similar to those typically used in slide projectors that have linear magazines. This process is repeated until all selected slides have been scanned. This manual provides important information about using the Slide Feeder for your Flextight 949 and X5 Scanner. Important Warnings and Restrictions · Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install and use the Slide Feeder. · Never mount or unmount the Slide Feeder when the scanner is switched on. [. . . ] It rotates forward on its hinge (B) and then stops, exposing the magazine (C) with magazine drawer top (D) facing out (see Figure 9). Figure 9: The Slide Feeder with its magazine drawer open, showing the original-holder supports (A), drawer hinge (B), magazine (C) and drawer top (D). A 2. Remove any slides that you have already scanned. Then, starting at the front/top of the magazine, load new slides in the order in which you would like to scan them. When standing in front of the scanner, position each slide with the top pointing up and with any text showing forward (not in mirror image). B C 3. Work your way towards the back of the D magazine until you have mounted all of the slides you want to scan or until there are no slots left. Usually, you should not skip any slots; however, if you would like to scan the magazine in two or more different batches, then leave two empty slots between each batch. Close the magazine drawer by rotating it up and pressing it into place so that the metal clasp holds it at the top. 10 Using a Second Magazine 1. Start at the front of the magazine (the side the slots lean towards) and load new slides in the order in which you would like to scan them. Position each slide with the top pointing up and with any text showing forward (not in mirror image) as you look from the front of the magazine. Usually, you should not skip any slots when loading slides into the magazine; however, if you would like to scan the magazine in two or more different batches, then leave two empty slots between each batch. Go to your scanner and open the magazine drawer by grasping it at the top and pulling it down. It will then use either the Positive Setup or Negative Setup that you have selected. · If all of your originals are either positive or negative, then you can set the Film Type to match (though you could also use auto detection). In this case, only one setup selection will be available (Positive Setup or Negative Setup), depending on the film type you have selected. · If you would like to export TIFF images automatically using your selected setup, then mark the Save final TIFFs check box. You will still get the 3f images, but TIFF versions will also be exported using the positive or negative setup you have selected and saved in a sub-folder below the 3f images. · To set highlight and shadow points automatically, mark the Auto levels check box. This will result in automated fine-tuning of your selected setup based on an analysis of each image. This is especially useful when you are using the Save final TIFFs feature. · Usually, you should use a Scan Resolution of 100%, which ensures that your 3f files will contain the full scan data possible with your scanner, allowing for maximum flexibility in the future. However, if you are short on disk space and are sure that you do not need full resolution images, you may consider reducing this value or setting a maximum size. Alternatively, if you are sure that you will use your scans for just one specific purpose with known dimensions and resolution, you might use the Adapt to format settings. [. . . ] Use the software-assisted procedure to mount the Feeder to the scanner as described in "Mounting the Feeder" on page 5. Inspect the slide original holder alignment once again. Repeat this procedure as necessary until the holder is positioned in the exact center of the slide feeder when it is mounted. Preparing the Slide Feeder for Storage or Transport To prepare the Feeder for storage or transportation: 1. Detach the Feeder using the software-guided procedure given "Unmounting the Slide Feeder" on page 9. [. . . ]