Meta35 User Guide
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1. NOTE Nikon F6 supports custom functions but they can only be modified using controls on the camera body To customize your camera custom settings 1 Connect your camera using Meta35 adapter to your computer as described in the First Steps section When working with Canon EOS 1V don t forget to use M Fn button to put the camera into the PC mode before proceeding 2 Click Camera Setup button on the top right Meta35 will attempt to connect your camera and load the existing set of custom settings 2015 Promote Systems wooo EE E E ial h Import from Export to oo a ainn EIN Camera Camera Load Preset Save Preset i Close All Functions CSM 01 Auto film rewind T 1 Enabled CSM 02 EV steps for exposure contro 0 Disabled Autofocus CSM 03 Bracketing order Exposure CSM 04 AF activation CSM 05 Non DX coded film waming Corkrols CSM 06 Focus point wrap around Operation CSM 07 Shutter release button AE L FlashyBKT Automatic fim rewind at the end of film ro Film rewind is started by pressing the two film rewind buttons Timers Film Data 3 Choose a setting group on the left The settings are functionally grouped together to facilitate quick access to similar camera functions You can also use All Functions group to list all settings in alphabetical order 4 Choose a setting then select a desired setting on the right 5 Certain camera settings such as shooting data recording level cannot2. interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 2015 Promote Systems Compatibility 5 3 Compatibility Meta35 software requires one of the following OS versions for best experience PC Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or newer Mac OS X 10 9 or newer Meta35 is compatible with the following cameras Nikon F5 F6 F100 N90 N90s Canon EOS 1V Minolta Maxxum Dynax 7D requires optional Minolta DS 100 data reader a Smart Media card and a Smart Media card reader Minolta Maxxum Dynax 9D requires optional DM 9 data back for data storage a Smart Media card and a Smart Media card reader 2015 Promote Systems 4 1 4 2 Usage Thank you for
3. cameras do not record frame date or time You can use Date and Time fields located on the Details pane of the Metadata section to provide date and time to every frame or check Timestamp All box to apply date and time to all frames within the selected roll Selecting a frame will let you see the imported shooting data on the bottom right There is no image to 2015 Promote Systems 4 3 Usage 9 go with it yet film cameras only record film shooting data in its storage but not the real images You will be able to load and sync your scanned images at a later stage It may be a good idea to start entering frame information about the frames soon after the import is completed while that information is still fresh in your mind If your camera records frame date and time electronically this information will be available If not frame date time will default to the time of import but can be changed to match the real date and time Embedding Data Once film data is imported you can load images to match them to the imported shooting data ale Select a film roll you want to load images for Click Load Images to select a folder with the images you want matched Meta35 supports matching for JPEG and TIFF images When all images are loaded you can select a scan and Meta35 will select the appropriate frame data and show all relevant information If the number of images in the selected folder is not the same as the
4. 15 Promote Systems Usage 7 Nikon and Canon 1 Connect camera cable to your Meta35 adapter then connect adapter to a USB port on your computer 2 Start Meta35 software 3 Connect the cable to your camera and turn the camera on 4 For Nikon skip to the next step When using Canon EOS 1V open a button cover lid on the right side and press M Fn button until you see PC written on the top camera LCD 5 Before you import your films consider filling the defaults for the Author and Copyright fields in Metadata section If you use Save as Default feature you won t have to re enter this information for every imported film 6 Click Import Data button in Meta35 software Wait until the process is finished 7 Meta35 will prompt if you want film data deleted from your camera This may help free more memory for new shooting data IMPORTANT When done disconnect the cable from your camera This will help preserve your camera battery life Due to special requirements of the data transfer process Meta35 has to keep your camera awake at all times via the cable If cable is left connected camera battery may be depleted as quickly as overnight with a cable still connected to the camera even if your camera is turned off It is safe to leave the cable connected to Meta35 adapter whether in or out of the USB port Minolta Maxxum Dynax 7D Importing shooting data from Minolta Maxxum Dynax 7D requires an optional Minolta D
5. Meta35 User Guide 2015 Promote Systems All rights reserved No parts of this work may be reproduced in any formor by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document THE INFORMATION CODE AND EXECUTABLES PROVIDED ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Warranty am
6. S 100 shooting data import adapter a Smart Media card normally shipped with DS 100 as well as a Smart Media card reader 1 Use Minolta DS 100 adapter to save the shooting data from camera to a Smart Media card 2 Insert Smart Media card into the card reader then connect the reader to your computer s USB port 3 Start Meta35 software 4 Make sure your Meta35 adapter is connected It will not be used for import but is required for the import to work properly 5 Click Import Data Meta35 will import all information from the connected Smart Media card Minolta Maxxum Dynax 9D Importing shooting data from Minolta Maxxum Dynax 9D requires an optional Minolta DM 9 data back with a Smart Media card to be used when shooting as well as a Smart Media card reader to import data 2015 Promote Systems 1 When done shooting remove Smart Media card from the camera data back insert it into the card reader then connect the reader to your computer s USB port 2 Start Meta35 software 3 Make sure your Meta35 adapter is connected It will not be used for import but is required for the import to work properly 4 Click Import Data Meta35 will import all information from the connected Smart Media card Finalizing Your Import The film data is now available for review and embedding into your scanned images You may want to highlight the roll in the roll list and enter optional roll notes to help you remember the details when the s
7. be altered when there is film data in the camera To change these settings import your shooting data first confirm deletion of the shooting data in your camera then try changing those settings again 6 If you would like to erase your changes click Import from Camera button This will overwrite your changes with settings currently in your camera 7 When all settings are set click Export to Camera to save your settings to your camera You can also create multiple setting presets for each camera type in Meta35 A preset contains all settings for the camera and can be loaded at any moment allowing you to quickly switch your camera between different shooting conditions Use Load Preset and Save Preset button to load and save your current settings as a preset Clicking Load Preset will also allow you to load a factory default set of settings your camera shipped with NOTE if Meta35 cannot detect a connected camera when Camera Setup button is clicked you will only be able to work with presets In such case simply choose a camera model to manage its presets then proceed as described above If at any time you need to work with an actual camera close Camera Setup window saving your work as a preset if desired connect your camera and turn it on the click Camera Setup button again 2015 Promote Systems 12 4 5 Preferences Meta35 software behavior can be customized to suit your work flow Click Preferences butto
8. canned images All frame rolls where data has been embedded will have Yes in Embedded column Making any change to the data will erase that mark and require clicking Embed Data button again in order for updated information to be put inside the scans NOTE 1 When embedding into a set of scans for the first time Meta35 creates a backup of all images 2015 Promote Systems 10 4 4 in the same folder This is done in order to protect your original scans from any unlikely issues that may arise during data embedding process You can disable that behavior in Meta35 preferences NOTE 2 When using Meta35 on OS Xto embed information into the TIFF files shooting data will be embedded as expected but certain metadata fields may not be written This behavior will change in a future version to allow for complete data set to be written This does not apply to Windows version of Meta35 nor to JPEG files on OS X in both of the latter cases files receive the full data set under all conditions Once the synchronization is complete your images are ready for import into Adobe Lightroom or any other EXIF compatible software Camera Setup Certain camera models support custom functions that help you set up the camera to suit your shooting conditions Meta35 provides a simple easy to use way to customize your camera settings The following cameras support custom settings modification by Meta35 Nikon F5 F100 N90 N90s Canon EOS 1V
9. cans are back from the lab Films Nikon F6 Cam Film ISO Imported Embedded F6 94 400 36 30 04 2015 F6 95 100 36 30 04 2015 4 F6 96 100 37 30 04 2015 Yes F6 97 100 25 30 04 2015 Yes e an ann nr nna na nnr New Mexico trip 2014 2015 Note that these roll notes will not be embedded into your scans later and are here only for your reference NOTE When you import a large number of film rolls you may want to use Filter button to only show rolls you are working with at this moment You can filter by the camera type or import date If you do not want to keep certain rolls visible you can archive them Select a roll right click it or click File menu then choose Archive Selected Film You can also archive all rolls older than the selected one by choosing the appropriate menu item note that since some cameras do not record film date time earlier rolls mean rolls with film number less than selected roll If you d like to see all archived rolls choose Unarchive All Films in the same menu The exact set of shooting data varies between camera models Some camera models also allow a choice between data sets to be recorded This will also affect the number of rolls that can be stored before the camera data memory is full Regardless of the available data set Meta35 will always download every bit of information provided by the camera You can add more information using the Metadata fields if desired Note that some
10. issues during embedding but it will take additional disk space You can disable these backups if desired by unchecking Backup all images before embedding 2015 Promote Systems
11. n to tweak the software settings The following settings are available When downloading shooting data By default Meta35 will skip over shooting data you imported earlier from your camera You may wish to change this behavior by choosing to prompt for overwriting of the existing film data Note that doing so will erase any modifications you may have entered including any custom EXIF metadata After film data download At its default settings Meta35 will prompt you to delete shooting data from your camera once the import has been completed You can opt to have the shooting data deleted automatically after each import or let Meta35 leave shooting data intact by altering this setting Camera connection Meta35 uses a special technology to ensure the camera is awake during data transfer However if the camera is kept connected for a long time this may have a negative impact on your camera battery Meta35 will prompt you to disconnect the cable from your camera once you are done If desired uncheck Prompt to disconnect camera on exit setting to remove that prompt Note that the camera battery can be depleted as quickly as overnight should the camera remain connected to the Meta35 cable It is safe to leave the cable connected to Meta35 adapter whether in or out of the USB port Image backups Meta35 software will create backups every time you embed data into a new set of images This will protect your original scans in case of any unlikely
12. number of frames in the selected roll you will be prompted to choose a different folder or exclude certain frames or images from embedding If you have more shooting data than scans right click undesired frames and choose Exclude For the reverse situation right click undesired frames and choose Exclude from Embedding Some images may not be properly rotated To rotate an image select it and use Rotate buttons at the top to rotate the image as desired Finally click Apply to rotate the image Please note that the actual image is not rotated Meta35 simply adds an EXIF flag for selected image orientation just like a digital camera would do If your scans are out of order select the scans to move then use Move buttons to change the order You can also right click the selected scans and use Move to Top or Move to Bottom to speed up the process Alternatively you can also right click a scan and use Sort menu to sort your scans by file name or file date If you want to set your image metadata to be the same across all scans select the image to synchronize metadata from then hold Ctrl key to select images to synchronize to When done right click a selected scan and choose Sync Metadata across Images It s a good idea to do this before doing any per image editing if you plan on doing that When ready click Embed Data and Meta35 will record all shooting data along with any metadata you provided into the s
13. p Product Information 3 1 Warranty amp Product Information Promote Systems LLC PS LLC warrants Meta35 hardware against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE 1 YEAR from the date of original retail purchase If a defect exists at its option PS LLC will exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product A replacement product part assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or ninety 90 days from the date of replacement whichever provides longer coverage for you When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes PS LLC s property To obtain product support for the Meta 35 system visit our website www meta35 com 2015 Promote Systems FCC CE Compliance Promote META35 C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
14. purchasing Meta35 First Steps If you have not installed Meta35 software yet please install it now To obtain software installation packages please visit www meta35 com or use orange USB drive provided within the Meta35 package After installation connect your black Meta35 adapter to your computer On Windows please wait until the device installation is finished this should take no more than a minute With the adapter connected start Meta35 software X Meas Meta35 Fio Images Hop E Y 4 gt a Iroon Osa Fiker cow Camera Setup Preferences 2 Films Nikon F6 fiwe 150 e wo y wS Ye 97 10 25 DMOHAS Yes New Mexico trip 2014 2015 Clouds and colors Rartow Goud effect in New Mexico Color Matrix 35mm o ISO 100 16 35mm F 3 5 4 5 On the left Meta35 shows a list of your imported films followed by frames for the currently selected film You can use Metadata section on the bottom left to assign titles descriptions keywords and other metadata to your scans Immediately to the right is a list of the image scans where Meta35 will embed your shooting data as well as any metadata you provide The right side shows a preview of the selected image along with the shooting data The exact shooting data set displayed will depend on the camera model Importing Data Meta35 allows importing data from most recent and advanced Nikon Canon and Minolta film cameras To import film data follow the steps below 20
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