1 layout tools
select the portion of the image that will be scanned, choose a focus point, or rotate and fl ip images. use the zoom and grab tools to navigate images that have been opened in nikon scan after scanning.
2 information
view the width and height of the current selection and the coordinates of its top left corner. the color value display shows the color of the pixel under the cursor before and after processing.
3 crop
specify the size and resolution of the image that will result when the fi lm is scanned.
enter the desired height and/or width in the text boxes. if keep this crop is selected, the remaining dimension will automatically be adjusted to maintain the current crop. if keep this file size is selected, the remaining dimension and the resolution will automatically be adjusted to maintain the selected fi le size, and the crop in the preview area will be adjusted accordingly.
4 curves
make adjustments to brightness, contrast,and color targeted to specifi c portions ofthe tone range (for example, this tool can be used to increase brightness in shadows).
5 color balance
adjust overall brightness, contrast, and color balance.
6 unsharp mask
sharpen images by making colors more distinct.
7 lch editor
make adjustments to brightness and contrast targeted to specifi c portions of the tone range, or use the hue and chroma editors for precise control of color.
8 digital ice4 advanced (digital ice quad advanced)
four tools are available:
(1)digital ice: mitigate the effects of dust and scratches
(2)digital roc: restore faded colors
(3)digital gem: reduce the effects of fi lm grain
(4)digital dee: increase detail in under- or overexposed areas of the frame
9 analog gain
adjust exposure values for each of the colored elements in the scanner’s light source.
10 scan image enhancer
perform automatic brightness, color, and contrast adjustment.
11 scanner extras
control features specifi c to the type of scanner currently connected.
(1)multi sample scanning (5000 ed only)
use this feature to reduce noise.
(2)scan bit depth
choose a bit depth of sixteen (5000 ed), fourteen (coolscan v ed), or eight bits.
