Better Light 7 Manuel D’Utilisation

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The usual method of operating the Better Light 

camera centers around the tasks of prescanning the 
scene, adjusting parameters to achieve the intended 
image, then scanning the final image. This method 
allows for iteratively adjusting the composition, lighting 
and exposure to give the photographer confidence that 
the image on screen will be the same one captured in the final scan.

The digital camera has a significant advantage over film in that representative image data can be 

viewed immediately after the exposure, allowing accurate and repeatable determination of exposure, 
color balance, and tonal range. This enables the photographer to precisely adjust the exposure and 
processing conditions for each image, and to neutralize any unwanted color cast, or to introduce color 
filtration as desired.

In addition to evaluating the preview image visually, a digital spot meter permits the photogra-

pher to accurately measure any point location within the preview image, and a histogram display pro-
vides an overall indication of the distribution of image data values.

There are two types of prescans available; the normal prescan and the fast prescan. Both types of 

prescans can be initiated by clicking on the 

 button in the main control area.The camera will 

then begin a prescan at the lowest resolution available for your model camera:

To give the most accurate representation of the final scan image normal prescans are taken using 

the currently selected Line Time, ISO, Color and Tone settings.  The time necessary to complete the 
prescan is displayed above the Prescan button.