10 Loading the film holders
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-M10 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. Align the film with the frame
apertures. The up arrow on the the
film holder indicates the orientation
of horizontal images.
