Press Release Summary = New features enhance all scanners in SilverFast v6.5
Press Release Body = Today we are proud to present our new version, SilverFast 6.5.
Apart from many improvements and enhancements, we have implemented outstanding new features to support your creativity and productivity when using SilverFast software.
Enhancing the Dynamic PlaceTypeRange of Scanners
SilverFast's Multi-Exposure generates 8 bit RAW scans that are then calculated using variable exposures. The function is similar to exposure rows, as they are known from the photography profession. With this feature, the supported scanner's dynamic range is significantly increased while the noise of the CCD\'s is effectively minimized. Hence, more details will become visible in the shadow areas of an image. Here, there is one main advantage over Multi-Sampling: Multi-Exposure reaches the same quality much faster! The slower 8x or 16x multisampling processes become completely obsolete, since a higher quality can be achieved using the Multi-Exposure feature.. read more...
NegaFix Improvement + New NegaFix Profiles
The NegaFix mode now provides in a much more neutral color environment thanks to a new extended function. This is especially important for profiles that are not 100% accurate. With this feature, the orange masks that are always present in negatives can easily be removed with the new conversion. The activation of the CCR is done by a check box within the NegaFix-dialog. Several new NegaFix negative films. The following profiles supported films: Fuji Pro 160S, Kodak 100UC
Automatic Detection of Frames
Image frames can now be detected and cropped automatically in the preview window using this new feature. For this it is necessary for the images to have a certain distance between them and the outer edge. A lack of distance could hinder a clear detection of frames. A high contrast background is helpful in reflective scans. For transparencies, using the supplied film- and slide holders is useful, since they offer an optimal contrast to the background.
Basic-Mode as Starting Aid
All SilverFast versions from V6.5 and up may now be switched between Standard- and Basic mode. Hence, SilverFast novices will find the software easier to use.
New Installers
The new Apple installer is now used for Macintosh computers. All SilverFast installers were shipped as Ò.mpkg?? file. A double click onto the installer icon launches the installation process. The entire installation is completely guided and follows the current Apple Macintosh standard.
SFAi - HDR Gamma Optimization
The gamma values selected SilverFastAi are now automatically detected and applied in SilverFastHDR.
Extended SCC-Presets
All SilverFastSE and SilverFastSEPlus versions of V.6.5 or newer will contain this new feature.
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http://www.silverfast.com/highlights/scc/en.html
In addition to the Upgrade of SilverFast 6.5
SilverFast ColorServer (Hotfolder)
The Hotfolder enables the user to process and sort multiple images at the same time, according to specific parameters set by the user. For example, multiple images can be simultaneously converted from tiffs to jpegs, resampled to 72 dpi for web distribution, scaled and saved from one folder to another, all with a few simple selections. Also, entire directories, such as the flash memory of a digital camera can be placed into a hotfolder and processed automatically according to the users presets.
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