Loading The Film Holders; Film Formats; Loading The Film; Handling Film - Minolta DiMAGE Scan Dual III AF-2840 Instruction Manual

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OADING THE FILM HOLDERS

Film formats

With the DiMAGE Scan Dual III, two film formats can be scanned: 35 mm and APS. Two supplied
film holders and one optional holder are available.
FH-U1
For 35mm film strips

Loading the film

Handling film

To achieve the best possible reproduction from the scanner, the film and film holder should be
free from dust and dirt. Always work with processed film in a clean, dust-free environment. Handle
film by the edges or mount to prevent fingerprints and dirt marring the image area. Special lint
free gloves are available from photographic equipment retailers for film handling as well as anti-
static cloths, brushes, and blowers for removing dust. Film cleaner can be used to remove oil,
grease, or dirt from film; carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions and precautions for the
film cleaning solvent.

Where is the emulsion?

When film is scanned, the emulsion side of the film should be down. When viewing the film image,
if the image is orientated correctly rather than a mirror image, the emulsion side is facing down. If
the image is abstract or symmetrical so its orientation is difficult to determine, the emulsion is
down if the frame numbers and edge markings can be read correctly. With mounted slides, the
emulsion is on the same side of the mount as the film manufacturer's or processor's name is
printed.

Loading 35mm film strips

Film strips of up to six frames can be
loaded into the FH-U1 film holder. To
remove the cover, lift the tab at the
end of the film holder (1).
With the emulsion down, place the film
on the base of the holder. Align the
film with the frame apertures.
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SH-U1
For mounted 35mm and APS
slides
AD-10 (sold separately)
For APS film cassettes
1