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Slide & Film Capture Checklist
Clean captures in. Better restoration latitude out.
Setup
Camera/scanner and holder are secure
Film plane and sensor are aligned
Backlight is even and stable
Room light cannot create glare
Lens and holder are clean
Manual exposure is set
Supported RAW capture is enabled
First-frame check
Focus is on the film image
No important image area is cropped
No avoidable highlight or shadow clipping
One slide or frame per capture
Orientation is consistent
No glare, reflection, or obvious hotspot
Film is free of visible loose dust and debris
Filename sequence is correct
During capture
Remove loose dust and debris safely
Check focus at regular intervals
Watch exposure when film density changes
Keep orientation consistent
Separate logical boxes or days into batches
Do not delete original captures
Before transfer
Open representative RAW files
Confirm expected count
Keep an independent source backup
Name the project and batches clearly
Use a small test sample for unfamiliar setups
Confirm permission to submit the images