Inserting The Slide; Coolscan - Nikon Scanners Software Reference Manual

Chapter 5

Inserting the Slide

Take out the included sample 35mm slide. You will be using this slide to perform
your first preview scan and final scan.
The two sides of the film in the slide mount are not the same. One side is known
as the emulsion side, and contains the image dye layers. The other side is known as the
base, and consists of the celluloid film support. We will explain the significance of the
emulsion side of the film, and how to identify it in a later chapter. For the purpose of
this introduction we have predetermined the emulsion side for you. The emulsion side
does not have the "Nikon Electronic Imaging" logo printed on the slide mount.
As you have probably already noticed, the slide mount is square, and can be
inserted in the scanner in any orientation. However, the orientation of the slide when it
is inserted into the scanner does affect the scanning process. This will be addressed in
depth in a later chapter.

Coolscan

The slide is inserted into Coolscan in much the same way as a floppy diskette is
inserted into a disk drive, as shown in Figure 5.2. For optimum scanning, the emulsion
side should face the top of the scanner, as shown in Figure 5.2. Insert the slide into the
slot in the front of the scanner, making sure that the "Nikon Electronic Imaging" logo
faces down, and that the side of the slide corresponding to the top of the head of the
person seen in the picture enters the scanner facing the left side of the film slot. Gently
push the slide in as far as it will go, without forcing it. The carriage mechanism inside
the scanner will take care of the rest.
Emulsion side of film
Base side of film
Figure 5.2 Inserting the emulsion side of the film facing the top of Coolscan.
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