Calibrate the optics with the skid plate installed and correctly aligned, as this assists with image
stabilization and offers the best image quality.
To support small gauge film types, the calibration button also analyzes the gate fitted and
adjusts the captured image to a datum reference. To permit this, the calibration process should
be run on every gate swap with no film in the gate to ensure optimum performance.
If you are using the 8mm gate and have adjusted the aperture shutters to switch to a different
8mm film gauge, you will need to repeat the calibration process to avoid a 'ghost image' of the
previous calibration.
Incorrect calibration shows Super 8mm
film with a Standard 8mm calibration
Correct calibration of Standard 8mm film
Film Type
Lets you choose what type of film you're scanning. For color as well as black and white film,
the choices are positive, negative, interpositive, and internegative. HDR scanning offers an
improvement for all these film types. Select the film type you're scanning from 35mm 2, 3, and 4
perf, 16mm, Super 8mm and 8mm. The scanner automatically detects whether the film is 35mm,
16mm or 8mm. For 8mm scanning, the default is set to Super 8mm. When scanning regular
8mm, you will need to manually set your scanner for that specific film type.
When scanning interpositive and internegative film on Cintel Scanner and Cintel Scanner
G2, the increased density of the film requires slightly extended pulse durations from the light
source. Normally, this does not affect the scan, however, a slight reduction in resolution may
occur when scanning at above 12 frames per second. If you do notice a difference in resolution,
simply reduce your scanning speed to 12 frames per second or less.
Incorrect calibration shows Standard 8mm
film with a Super 8mm calibration
Capturing Using DaVinci Resolve
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