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I find myself rather baffled by Epson Scan's autoexposure settings. They just do that to see if you're paying attention. ages ago (permalink)

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It places the main light behind the subject, facing the camera, creating a dramatic glow around its edges. This technique highlights textures, creates silhouettes, and adds depth, unlike frontlighting, which evenly illuminates the subject.

I though when people mentioned 4990 it was just a typo, having looked up the 4990 it does look like a better choice. thanks. I want a V700 but can't quite stretch that far at the minute. Can find some in the UK though by the sounds of it may have to be quick. ages ago (permalink)

Understanding the differences between them helps photographers choose the most suitable method for their creative goals. Let’s explore:

Mastering adobe backlighting requires precise camera settings. Use manual mode for control. Start with a low ISO (100) to reduce noise and a wide aperture (f/2.8) to let in more light. Adjust the shutter speed to balance exposure, using a faster speed to avoid overexposure. Use spot metering to ensure the subject is correctly exposed.

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As a sidenote, though not much connected to the OP post, I find Epson Scan to do really good job with scanning B&W. Autoexposure does wonders. Just my 2p. ages ago (permalink)

To achieve it, place your light source directly behind the subject, ideally during the golden hour for natural light. Adjust your camera settings to properly expose the subject, often by underexposing slightly to capture the glowing edges or silhouette effect.

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The 4990 was discontinued though, replaced by the V700. I was not aware of that. Damn. ages ago (permalink)

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What is backlighting? It’s the art of placing your main light source behind your subject, creating a captivating glow around its edges. This technique can add incredible depth, drama, and texture to your photos, making them more visually striking. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, understanding it can elevate your photography. Ready to transform your images with the magic of backlighting? Let’s dive in!

I'm pretty happy with my 4490, but I haven't used any other film scanners. Main gripes: It takes a while to warm up before scans, and the film holders feel a bit flimsy. The newer V500/V700 series use different lights and warm up much faster, but I don't know if the film holders are more solid. ages ago (permalink)

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Managing exposure is challenging. Avoid overexposing the background by using exposure compensation (+1 or +2 stops) to brighten the subject. Use Auto Exposure Lock (AE-L) to lock exposure on the subject, and then recompose your shot. Regularly review and adjust settings, especially during changing light conditions like the golden hour.

Mastering backlighting can greatly enhance your photography by adding depth and drama. For example, during a golden hour portrait, I positioned the setting sun behind my subject, creating a stunning halo effect. Initially, I struggled with underexposure but resolved it by adjusting exposure compensation and using a reflector, resulting in one of my best portraits.

Backlighting can underexpose subjects, so balance it with fill light or reflectors. Use an off-camera flash to light the front of the subject, adjusting the power as needed. Indoors, bounce the flash off a ceiling or wall for softer light. Place reflectors in front of the subject to reduce shadows, using white sheets or walls as substitutes if necessary.

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To implement it effectively, choose the right light source and time of day. The sun is best during the golden hour for its soft, warm light. Position the sun behind your subject for a halo effect and experiment with angles. For artificial backlighting, use LED lights or flashes behind the subject, adjusting distance and height to achieve the desired effect.

I've developed a few rolls now, but the pictures usually seem rather dark when I scan them, and I have to mess around with Curves in PP to get the pictures looking right. Then last weekend I thought to myself "What does this Backlight Correction option do?" Answer: it makes my scans look much brighter, and more like I remember the original scene. I'm going to use it by default from now on. 1:53PM, 6 May 2008 PST (permalink)

In photography and cinematography, it involves positioning the main light source behind the subject, accentuating its contours for a striking effect. This can use natural sunlight or artificial lights to separate the subject from the background and highlight its shape.

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Backlit light places the source behind the subject, facing the camera, creating a glowing effect and enhancing edges for depth. Common in photography and film, it adds a dramatic, appealing quality, especially effective during the soft, warm light of the golden hour.

But I'd get the 4990 The 4990 was discontinued though, replaced by the V700. If you can find one at an affordable price, it's worth it. Epson USA had refurbs for $279 a while ago, but I haven't seen them for a while now. Not sure about the UK, but it doesn't appear on Epson's UK site. The 4490 is a particularly good deal as a refurb/clearance item, but at full price the V500 might be a better choice, if only to have faster warmup time. The newer V500/V700 series use different lights and warm up much faster No, only the V500 uses an LED lightsource for faster warm up time. The V700 does not (I own one). I think the advantages of the V700 are slightly better D-max ability and the ability to scan 2 strips of 120 film (3 frames of 6x6 each), 4x5, or 8x10. The V500 is only capable of a single strip of 120. Neither is capable of anything approaching 6400 dpi. The film holders are still pretty flimsy. Betterscanning (mentioned in most threads about Epson scanners), makes better holders with an AN glass option, but they aren't cheap. ages ago (permalink)

i now mostly scan without correction and adjust the curves in photoshop. it takes 1 minutes per shot ages ago (permalink)

By following these steps, you can effectively implement it in your photography, creating stunning and dramatic images that stand out.

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Yes. But I'd get the 4990 so I can scan large format negs. It's the one thing my 4490 is missing. ages ago (permalink)

It positions the main light behind the subject, facing the camera, creating a dramatic effect by illuminating its edges. This often results in a halo or silhouette, adding depth, contrast, and dimension to the image.

I recently noticed that 'Backlight Correction' does seem to improve B&W scans. However, I find myself rather baffled by Epson Scan's autoexposure settings. I usually have to mess with the right side of the histogram to get something I like. It's quite possible I'm approaching it wrong, anyone have tips? ages ago (permalink)

I have an epson 2480 and am thinking about upgrading to the 4490 as it can scan medium format negatives. Is everybody happy with their 4490? ages ago (permalink)

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