Autofocus - Ls-3510Af Only; Manual Focus - Ls-3510Af Only - Nikon Scanners Software Reference Manual

Performing a Preview or Final Scan
Autofocus – LS-3510AF only
One of the key features of the LS-3510AF is its focusing and autofocusing fea-
tures. This eliminates the need for different thickness slide holders, as used by the
LS-3500. In almost all cases, the standard autofocus will assure you of the sharpest
image possible.
The Autofocus button, shown in Figure 10.9, is only enabled when an LS-
3510AF is connected. When this button is clicked, the scanner will attempt to autofo-
cus on the film. If successful, the focus position is placed in the F
The scanner may not be able to focus on a slide if it has low contrast or few sharp
details. This should be done for every slide. When the A
plug-in will automatically perform an autofocus the first time a preview is performed or
before the final scan. If the A
reset and another autofocus will be performed before the next preview or final scan.
Figure 10.9 The Autofocus button – Macintosh and Windows.
Manual Focus – LS-3510AF only
In some cases, such as with blurry images or warped film, you may wish to manu-
ally focus on an area of the slide. This is easily accomplished by clicking the manual
F button.
OCUS
The manual F
Click the F
OCUS
Figure 10.10 The manual F
While in this mode, the F
in Figure 10.11.
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checkbox is unchecked and checked again, this is
UTO
control is only enabled when an LS-3510AF is connected.
OCUS
button, shown in Figure 10.10, to enter manual focus mode.
button – Macintosh and Windows.
OCUS
button will change to a S
OCUS
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value edit box.
OCUS
checkbox is checked, the
UTO
button, as shown
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