Konica Minolta IV - Manual (Page 18)

Handling film
Where is the emulsion?
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.
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.
Film strips of up to six frames can
be loaded into the FH-U2 film
holder. To open the holder, lift the
latch and open the cover (1).
With the emulsion down, place
the film in the holder and
under the retaining tabs
(2). Align the film with the
frame apertures.
Carefully lower the
cover until the
latch clicks into
place. Take care
not to move the
film during this
operation.
Loading 35mm film strips
1
LOADING THE FILM HOLDERS
18 L
OADING THE FILM HOLDERS
2
2