Kodak Mobile Film Scanner | Is it worth it?
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- Опубліковано 24 тра 2021
- Hello friends! In this video I whip out the nifty Kodak Mobile Film Scanner and test it against an Epson v550 flatbed scanner to see the differences and compare the two.
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*The **Bestt.Digital** slide scanner was exactly what I was looking for. It's easy to use, and converted my slides to good quality digital pix. I recommend it highly.*
This video helped a lot , also , great positive energy ! Thankyou
Took me awhile to find this video. Straight to the point. I am just going to get the flatbed scanner and make it as part of my workflow.
I’m so happy I found this channel 💯 SOLID work my dude!
Heck yeah thank you very much! Stoked you’re here!
Gives the image an old vintage look I like it tempted to get one now
Odly enough, people are now staying away from scanners. If you want real nice negative scanning use your DSLR or mirrorless camera and take a picture of the negative. This is the best and most accurate way. I myself have the Kodak apparatus. It is good enough but as you say, it could be better. I think it depends a lot on the quality of the phone you have. If you have a cheap entre level it is obviously not going to render high quality images than a high end, rather expensive, phone.
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Thank you, I’m shopping around, but I’m not looking to be a cheapskate. Your video is just what I was looking for.
thank you for your review, you save me some $$$$$ thanks kudos excellent job. best regards from MA.
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I have an Epson scanner. I have a postcard collection I've scanned. I also scanned a collection of photos for the local fire company for their 150th anniversary. As far as negatives and slides, I have a Nikon negative/slide scanner that works great.
Scanning things is so much fun to do actually
Was the photo enhancement features (built into the Epson scanner program) turned off?
Hmmm i like the mobile scanner cuz i want like a low quality kind of vibe pictures (and i just want to know how to put the picture into my phone so thankyou)
Nice vid 👍🏽
Thanks for the video, where do you obtain the box that you slide the negs into? I use an illuminated screen as a back drop but the app doesn;t improve the negative, Im sure I'm doing something wrong, any assistance would be very much appreciated, some of the negatives I believe are of my mum now departed.
Hi do you develop the films yourself? If so, what do you use? Or could you make a video on that please.
thank you!
I think one needs to add as far as the Kodak. Scanner goes, it's not the scanner. Your camera is actually just taking a picture of the negative. So one would assume the picture of the negative is going to be dictated on how good of camera in your phone is.
Thank you
Hi! Do I need to develop the film first? Or i can just take it out from my cam and scan?
What James here said ^^^
what is the insert you put into the big scanner to hold down the film called?
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075495F2B/ref=sspa_mw_detail_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_i=B075495F2Bp13NParams
Here’s a link to the same one I have on Amazon!
Informative video! So, your scanner has backlight? It would be nice to see a comparison with backlight turned off, using just a reflective white backing. How bad would that be? Asking for a friend who does not have a scanner with backlight :)
Yeah my Epson scanner does have backlight, truthfully I’ve never even thought about scanning without it. I’m interested to try though now that you mention it so I’ll test that out soon and report back to ya ✌️
+@@chrisdunn3241 Did you end up doing it?
I have this scanner and when I follow the instructions all I see on my phone screen is a small image that looks just like the negative
Maybe choosing the wrong option for how to scan it in? I know mine didn’t come out great so definetely had to do some touching up after scanning on the mobile scanner. Maybe try messing around with all the different settings until you find one that works out well
it was very helpful. Thx
Very helpful!
I’m a dummy on films, I thought they would break if exposed like that?
If the film hasn’t been developed yet then yes exposing it would ruin the photos but since I already developed the negatives of the film sunlight is okay 👌
Hi , should I do develop the film with chemicals before scanning it? Im a beginner so u know😅
Yes you definetely need to develop the film before scanning otherwise there won’t be anything there to scan
@@chrisdunn3241 thank you so much ,
@@chrisdunn3241 but that if I use the Epson? Or with the Kodak mobile scanner too?
@@christyarchibold7000 either one you need to develop the film first
Scanning routine video? ;)
Definetely could do that sometime in the near future for sure
The Kodiak also has a much faster workflow and does not need any expertise whatsoever, so maybe if you have a bunch of old pictures you don't want to go to waste, then this could be an alternative. Paying a scanning service will be better clearly. There are solutions using DSLRs that in good theory do far better, but they cost more too.
It is to be expected that the Epson is way better, it costs seven times the price of the Kodak.
If you're going to use it for scanning the old negatives you have at home it's a lot of cash for a thing that's going to be in use for a week.
Your comparison is incorrect, it very much depends on the quality of the phone's camera, you should have indicated which phone you used. If you use an iPhone or Samsung S 20 series or higher then you will get much better quality photos. If you use a cheap cell phone then obviously you will get lower quality images compared to a professional scanner. What's more, the scanners work very slowly, you need a lot of patience to work with them. Besides, your idea of making a comparison between a scanner and an app is very good.
Brother?
Was skeptical of the unit’s claim to process and convert 35mm slides into quality images. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxKmnkpmXKhuEJXQRC5kmg2WDHyWIdGyiE The reviews convinced me to try it. Glad I did and was quite surprised! As you can see in posted image, I scanned 16 Carousel slides trays in three partial days with 30-40 trays remaining. I had researched companies that process for you but they were ridiculously expensive. This route was the most cost effective for me. The repetitive motion can cause some fatigue. I’d scanned two trays, then took a break. I also had some 47 year old color negatives that I could not identify. Ran those through the unit and the results were great. It automatically converted them to perfect images. I will use a separate photo program to fine tune any images that need an adjustment. In a nutshell, this scanner works great! I highly recommend it. Well done, Kodak!
but exposing negetives to the light directly ?
that will ruin the negetives right ?
I am confused ... as everyone is saying " open the back lid of the film camera during photoshoot will ruin everything AS BECAUSE OF THE DIRECT LIGHT "
then how this will work ?
You’re definetely not wrong but this film is already developed. Once it’s developed fully it can be exposed to the light. Just don’t expose your negatives before developing and you’ll be good. ✌️
@@chrisdunn3241 thank you so much for clearing this, so many people don't know this basic
You have to roll the film into its canister inside the camera before you open it. Then you have to get it developed. It will get ruined if its not developed and light touches it, but if it has been developed then it is ok
bro the nose ring. It does not look good.
So you are comparing a $700 professional grade scanner against a $40 fun novelty scanner that is meant to be more fun and convienant? What's next you going to see how a Ford F150 compares to a Honda Civic in off roading a payload hauling?
Not a bad idea actually I’ll consider that! Thanks for the suggestion ❤️
And btw the epson was $150
@@chrisdunn3241 not sure why you keep deleting the link that's shows the epsom going for just under $700..... But regardless on how cheap YOU were able to obtain it for, clearly not retail,. The point still remains... You're doing a head to head of two products that are on completely different ends of the spectrum and their case use. The kodak is a fun thing to have around and bring with you for quick sharing with family and friends etc. The epsom for your more serious photos and work. ... I do think it's relevant to show the difference in quality just to keep your expectations on check when thinking of purchasing the kodak. But a direct head to head is asinine.
@@Boswd I believe you have misunderstood the entire point of this video my friend
@@chrisdunn3241 what's there to misunderstand,... You did a direct head to head comparison of a product that retails for$700 and is aimed at professional photographers to a product that is $40 and is aimed for casual fun use. What am I missing?