VIEWFINDER MANUALS & TUTORIAL:

blue arrowViewFinder 7 (revision C) USER'S MANUAL- Print resolution version (PDF 6.1MB)
Complete PDF version of instructions for Better Light scanning camera and ViewFinder software.

blue arrowViewFinder 7 (revision C) USER'S MANUAL- Screen resolution version (PDF 1.9MB)
Complete PDF version of instructions for Better Light scanning camera and ViewFinder software.

blue arrowViewFinder TUTORIAL - On-line PowerPoint Presentation
Step-by-step procedure to create quality images with the Better Light scanning back and ViewFinder Software.


blue arrowNEW!   Repro Curve Instructions and Workflow with Target Numbers     (PDF 1.3MB)
Updated instructions and charts of data values for use of the 1.8 and 2.2 gamma Repro Curves on the Tone Curve menu in the Better Light ViewFinder™ software. Especially useful in Art Reproduction applications, the PDF file lists suggested workflow steps. Includes RGB values for ColorChecker™ 24-patch, ColorChecker SG and DC, plus Kodak Q-13 and Q-14 Charts.

blue arrowTone Curve Visual Reference Sheet     (PDF 814K)
A variety of the primary preset tone curves from the ViewFinder 5 software are demonstrated with a photograph, curve shape and paragraph explaining the differences in the curve and suggested applications.  A helpful tool to get familiar with the tone curve options.

blue arrowRecreating Customized Tone Curves for Better Light ViewFinder Software      (PDF 176K)
When updating your scan back to ViewFinder 6.x or 5.x from previous 4.x or beta versions of Better Light software you may need to recreate a custom tone curve.  Instructions are provided to guide the plotting of the curve to match previous results.


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