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The amount of time it takes to scan with a dedicated scanner doesn't get called out enough. Thank you for experimenting with other budget friendly scanning options and sharing it here!
That's pointed out in every video i've seen on the subject. On the flip side, the biggest downside with camera scanning i've experienced is the lack of infrared dust removal, that alone can cost you a ton of time in editing, and is actually rarely mentioned.
Never underestimate the power of pano stitching! I scan all of my 120 film in sections and stitch them together in Lightroom, and the resolution you get out of it is amazing :D
It amazes me every time how small 35mm actually is, but actually how much data / resolution you can get. There is also a different joy / excitement from getting the negatives back that digital doesn’t quite replicate.
I got an OM-2n and Nikon EM. I've been shooting colour to begin with and now black and white film. Just started developing myself and been immersed in learning how to scan my own negatives after seeing the difference people get compared to some lab scans. The feeling of going from making the photo, to develop and then scan is suck a fulfilling feeling. In today's world of instant gratification, the anticipation and not knowing is something I really appreciate. I live in a van and don't have a darkroom. So at the moment, C41 developing is a no go. I have an unused bathroom at work that I can hang negatives in to avoid trying that in a small van!
No one on UA-cam is more of a home scanning evangelist than you Kyle. Thank you for showing us that it can be done easily and now cheaply, even by beginners! Also been eyeing the Valoi Easy35 for a while now, this might be my sign to pick it up
The best thing about this is going to be the end result - once you have your favourite shots printed and framed, I doubt ANYONE could tell how it was scanned (or what it was scanned on). The least restrictive way CAN be the best.. done is better than 'perfect'. Thanks for this!
Really impressed to see how older cameras still perform well. The random cheap bodge I did for replacing the copy stand was using a pipe flange screwed to a board with a metal pipe threaded into it and then using a ball head with a SmallRig superclamp to hold it.
Thank you for doing an actual budget setup! There are so many Camera Scanning videos that are like "it's so cheap, just use your old DSLR", but for people who never even shot digital it's a real issue.
Hello Kyle, I am an artist photographer based in Hong Kong. Back in the days (few months ago before I graduated from the uni), I was using the beautiful imacon beasts from Hasselblad. I really miss using them; they were semi-drum film scanners with top-notch Rodenstock lenses. Unfortunately, they stopped making those scanners ages ago, and the ones at school are pretty worn out from years of heavy use. Now that I can't access the school facilities, I've got a stack of processed film just sitting around because I'm not happy with the lab's scanning quality. Your video has helped me to confront and understand the idea of scanning film with a digital camera more, and I appreciate that! Seriously thinking to get a kit from Valoi now
Kyle does it again! Flatbed scanners can be so frustrating to work with and just as expensive as some DSLR scanning setups. Thanks for always empowering this community Kyle!
I'm doing home scanning with 3d printed holders from the start, and have been very happy with it. It's great to see that you are scanning this way and get state of the art quality out of it :-)
Wow! I didn't expect those results with such an old camera... You demonstrated that potentially any digital camera can be used (obviously the rest of the setup makes the difference).. thanks for this useful video!
I just sent this link to a friend I ran into at an art show. We talked about scanning film, and thought this would be perfect for him. Thanks for the video! Truly appreciated.
This is really interesting to me so much sharper then flatbed scanning and so surprising with a setup thats on the lower end of things. These results really did surprise me and it is great to know that a setup dose not have to break the bank to be good.
Excellent proof that low budget can get results! I personally skipped the copy stand and build a setup with iron plumbing onto wich i was able to clamp a repurposed cheap ball tripod ballhead and cheap macro rail. The lens was to 1:1 all the time, using the rail to focus The rail was THE piece that was making the overall focus on grain giving result. Nice video, amazing results for such a cheap price, amazing
This video is probably what it takes to push me over the edge and dive into home development and scanning. It's one of those things that just seems like a gargantuan hurdle. That is, until people like you show how accessible it actually is.
Thanks for this Kyle. I want to start scanning my negatives, but the cost has been prohibitive. These videos provide ideas and ways to reduce the cost and still get good results.
Great video Kyle. I started scanning with a digital camera recently and I was amazed at the better quality compared to my Epson 4990. In my case I used an old 35mm enlarger that someone recently gave me, dismantled part of the head and bought a Manfrotto super clamp to mount the camera. I already had a light table that I could use as a light source and a Sony A99 with Minolta 100mm macro lens. So the only bits I had to buy that I didn't already have were the super clamp and one of Andrew Clifforth's Essential film holders. I've only scanned B&W film so far, but very happy with the results.
Anything that helps to make film photography for affordable and accessible is a plus - great topic to explore. Scanning really is a dark art that needs to be explored as it can really help to bring the costs down and get more people (myself included) shooting more. Great vid kyle
The Valoi setup really does seem to be the best combination of cost, user-friendliness, and outcome, for any home scanning setup. As a beginner film enthusiast, the cost racks up so quickly, something like this is music to my ears.
Before the world went digital, there were slide copy attachments. These were a kind of extendable tube that you screwed onto the lens. At the end was a holder for slides and a milky plastic plate so that soft light could get through. You could use it with natural light or even a flash.
It’s amazing how quick and easy scanning has become. I don’t miss the days of battling with my cheap “automatic” scanner to even get it to line up with the edges of frames. I wasted days with that back in uni just to get a low res image
Your videos inspired me to start developing, scanning and printing myself a couple months ago. I love it! It feels good being in control of the entire process. Thank you for all that you do, Kyle.
These experiments of yours made me wanna go back to film like nothing else. The frustration and cost of lab scanning process was too much and I drifted into digital. Think I'm getting back to film, at least partially. Thanks for this!
I have recently discovered film photography when I inherited my dads and my granddads old cameras, it’s really exciting to learn so many new things. This really seems like a good setup when on a budget 🤩
I have a Plustek scanner that broke itself. I've been using a camera ever since. The best scanner is the camera you already own. Thanks for doing these useful videos.
I'm just getting into 35mm photography and I'm absolutely loving it! It's almost a mindfulness practice for me in having to stop and focus on lighting and composition for each shot because you only have so many. AND you won't know how it came out until you shot the whole roll and develop the film. I haven't gone through my first full roll yet, but I only just got a vintage Pentax two weeks ago and had to find compatible lenses. I really appreciate how informative your videos are and it puts me at ease to know that there are ways to process and digitize film on a budget since there aren't many options for that where I live in northern New England.
For social media this scans are more than enough. Only if you want to print you need a bit more, but doesn't need to be much more. I love to use my digital camera to scan my films, it is fast and very good 👍
Your last year's video actually inspired me to switch to DSLR-scanning. So I got myself an X-A5 and some other stuff, and voila-now I don't have to struggle with my jerky V600 again. The scanning process is not a torture anymore. The biggest problem when building a scanning setup is not event the camera, it's the film holder. They're like insanely expensive.
There's a part of me that would love to scan with a GFX. But then again I realize that the camera you used here actually would do just fine for most of my purposes. Makes me feel good about the old a6000 I'm using. Thanks for the video, Kyle!
I have been shooting, developing and printing my B&W film for the past fifty years and have been reluctant to move into the digital color world. I’ m beginning to think more about scanning color film and making prints. I have always enjoyed working with film and will continue to do so. Thanks for your inspiration and knowledge.
Since we’re talking budget I’d like to share, my copy stand. I made it out of a cutting board, black nipple pipe from the hardware store, an impact super clamp, and a tripod head since I already had one. Works surprisingly well for the price.
Loving these more realistic setups. Seems so much more attainable for the struggling photographer, especially since we all know how real the GAS is when trying to get set up.
Love to see some more budget film scanning tryouts from you. It helps me a lot to figure out my first film scanning set up with a digital camera. Especially the on a budget part helps me since I really have to get in no rabbit holes there as a student with limited budget.
I have been wanting to get into home scanning for a while. I watched the previous video and now this one shows how well it can be done at such an affordable price for the setup!
I have years of negatives I should scan, but those I have done have been so labour intensive. This looks to be much more streamlined solution. Thanks for the info.
Really interesting to see that an old digi cam can produce those results. Been considering my own setup for a while and this is really making me think about making the leap! Thanks
Thank you for considering those of us with a limited budget. Even this meager setup would be amazing to have. Looking forward to seeing what Scotland provides for you.
Those older cameras can, indeed, provide excellent results. I used a (£50) GX1 for quite a while. And, of course, as others have mentioned, if one has the patience for multi-scan stitching, resolution isn't an issue. Great vlog, thanks for sharing.
For quick and easy 35mm (and smaller) scans, nothing beats my Valoi Easy 35 setup. No copy stand required, the tube just sits on my EOS 90D and the 60mm Macro. Its not perfect and I somethings struggle with having the negative holder aligned perfectly with the sensor plane. Using a copy stand is fiddly most of the time especially with the cheaper stands, and while I am getting good results with the Essential Filmholder, getting a good light source was a bit of a search. And yes, I still have a film scanner, but it is old, and some parts have gone missing and was very slow back in the day.
Perfect timing! I've been looking for an affordable and fast method to scan my backlog of negatives from the past decade or so. I was under the impression that my only scanning options were expensive and fast, or cheap and slow.
Thank you for revisiting your film scanning set up. I’ve been looking for something that I could get into from an affordability perspective and this is fantastic. I appreciate the content you create.
Recently I’ve loved using my old Rollei TLR to shoot some medium format film and scan the results afterwards. I find it such a different discipline when you only have 12 shots available on a roll of 120. Really makes you consider the frames more carefully before releasing the shutter. The slow process is like a form of meditation.
Thanks for this. It’s interesting to see how well camera scanning compares to flatbed scanning. Seems a fair bit quicker, although I’ve honestly never given it a go. Thanks for the videos you produce, Kyle!
A very much appreciated video Kyle. My mind has often daydreamed of a home scanning setup, but as someone in only part time employment whilst I study, I'd pretty much written it off as an unachievable/unnecessary luxury, and thus probably ended up shooting a little less 35mm film this year as a result. Develop and scan prices from labs are hard to justify regularly for anything other than travel or major project work. However, seeing what kind of results are achievable with such a modest setup like this video demonstrates is actually quite encouraging! I have an older fujifilm APSC camera that seems like it will fit the bill, and can look for budget options for the copy stand and valoi holder. Thanks again for getting the cogs turning on thinking about a budget home-brew solution!
This channel has always been insightful but when the video is all about film it just demonstrates that intention and imagination is always first and then the tech comes at services, not the other way around like mkt want you to believe. Well done and thank you Kyle
I have always wanted to do home Scanning but always torn between flat bed scanning and dslr scanning. Always great to see these how to videos they are so informative to watch thanks Kyle!
I've been trying to scan with a tripod and a old nikon and having mixed results. love videos like this to give me some ideas of how to improve the set up.
Love how much info you share about home scanning and the various price and quality points of entry. Best part of home scanning is the modularity and opportunity for upgrades over time. I've been keen on using the Valoi system as I'm on the Essential Film Holder now - the 120 looks super appealing.
This could not have been more perfectly times. Spent the last 3 or 4 days researching DSLR scanning, looking at cheap macro lenses, vintage lenses, extension tubes, film holders, so on... I would love to put this equipment to good use. Cheers :)
Perfect timing, as I am starting to look into scanning options, as am keen to start developing my own film at home. Thanks, Kyle and keep up the great work.
Amazing setup! Crazy how good older digital cameras can be. Home scanning is such a great process, it really helps you further understand how to correctly expose an image.
Great to see old tech being reused rather than thrown out. Makes me feel like starting my own scanning setup...all in the interest of recycling of course 👀
Really surprised with the excellent results if I’m honest. Just goes to show what can be achieved with cheap, older gear. You don’t tend to hear of many using m43 for camera scanning either. Great stuff! ❤
I use a Lumix G9 w/ Olympus 30mm Macro for scanning my negatives and it works fantastically. I scan 110, 35mm, 120, and 4x5. I use a Sunray Box III lightsource / holders.
I’m really excited to see this form of scanning! I have recently come back to film after switching to digital several years ago. It’s nice to see such a simple and intuitive solution to scanning negatives take hold. I had a couple different film scanners back in the day and they were never as easy as this looks. Your results look a lot better than my local lab too. Great video!
I’ve been contemplating home scanning for the last few years but have yet to pull the trigger. Thanks for putting these comprehensive videos together documenting the entire process. It makes home scanning seem much more approachable and with a Valoi system opens up the possibility for other formats (including 110)!
Thanks Kyle! There is another digital scan system the has shown up on eBay. The Cumulus produced near Seattle WA . The system has three versions: 120,135, and 645.. I got the one for 120 version and have just started to put it to use. It is 3D printed and forms a long tube which in the 120 version rests upon the light source. The biggest advantage for me has been that everything is aligned and I don;t have mess with that issue. It comes with focal length adapters, and a film holder with masks for 6x6/6x7/and 6x9.
A great video to find as I start to dabble in the thought of expanding into film. Figure the cost prohibitive issues can be tweaked as you move along and this was a great example of that.
Awesome! With all these fancy modern cameras and so many people on UA-cam promoting them it’s so easy to get caught up in the gear race. Nothing better than finding a cheap and simple solution that works for your purpose 👍 that said, I would love to have a solution for home scanning instead of paying the lab each time I develop a roll!
Yet another new found passion for me to be financially irresponsible with! Sweet. I NEED IT. Haven’t tried film scanning but using the easy 35 seems very tempting way to get into it.
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The amount of time it takes to scan with a dedicated scanner doesn't get called out enough. Thank you for experimenting with other budget friendly scanning options and sharing it here!
tbh i thought that was the most mentioned reason for camera scanning
That's pointed out in every video i've seen on the subject. On the flip side, the biggest downside with camera scanning i've experienced is the lack of infrared dust removal, that alone can cost you a ton of time in editing, and is actually rarely mentioned.
Never underestimate the power of pano stitching! I scan all of my 120 film in sections and stitch them together in Lightroom, and the resolution you get out of it is amazing :D
Same! I have endless panoramas from situations I didn't have a wide enough lens so I take multiples and stitch them.
film scanning is like a rabbit hole and it can get really expensive really quick, really impressed with these results
It amazes me every time how small 35mm actually is, but actually how much data / resolution you can get.
There is also a different joy / excitement from getting the negatives back that digital doesn’t quite replicate.
Those are 645
@ I shoot 35mm. When I’ve looked at my 35mm shots under a loop.
I got an OM-2n and Nikon EM. I've been shooting colour to begin with and now black and white film. Just started developing myself and been immersed in learning how to scan my own negatives after seeing the difference people get compared to some lab scans. The feeling of going from making the photo, to develop and then scan is suck a fulfilling feeling. In today's world of instant gratification, the anticipation and not knowing is something I really appreciate.
I live in a van and don't have a darkroom. So at the moment, C41 developing is a no go. I have an unused bathroom at work that I can hang negatives in to avoid trying that in a small van!
No one on UA-cam is more of a home scanning evangelist than you Kyle. Thank you for showing us that it can be done easily and now cheaply, even by beginners!
Also been eyeing the Valoi Easy35 for a while now, this might be my sign to pick it up
The best thing about this is going to be the end result - once you have your favourite shots printed and framed, I doubt ANYONE could tell how it was scanned (or what it was scanned on).
The least restrictive way CAN be the best.. done is better than 'perfect'. Thanks for this!
Really impressed to see how older cameras still perform well. The random cheap bodge I did for replacing the copy stand was using a pipe flange screwed to a board with a metal pipe threaded into it and then using a ball head with a SmallRig superclamp to hold it.
Did the same using manfrotto 035 super clamp and it’s rock solid. No wobble at all. For like 45€ total!
Thank you for doing an actual budget setup!
There are so many Camera Scanning videos that are like "it's so cheap, just use your old DSLR", but for people who never even shot digital it's a real issue.
Hello Kyle, I am an artist photographer based in Hong Kong. Back in the days (few months ago before I graduated from the uni), I was using the beautiful imacon beasts from Hasselblad. I really miss using them; they were semi-drum film scanners with top-notch Rodenstock lenses. Unfortunately, they stopped making those scanners ages ago, and the ones at school are pretty worn out from years of heavy use. Now that I can't access the school facilities, I've got a stack of processed film just sitting around because I'm not happy with the lab's scanning quality. Your video has helped me to confront and understand the idea of scanning film with a digital camera more, and I appreciate that! Seriously thinking to get a kit from Valoi now
Kyle does it again! Flatbed scanners can be so frustrating to work with and just as expensive as some DSLR scanning setups. Thanks for always empowering this community Kyle!
I'm doing home scanning with 3d printed holders from the start, and have been very happy with it. It's great to see that you are scanning this way and get state of the art quality out of it :-)
Wow! I didn't expect those results with such an old camera... You demonstrated that potentially any digital camera can be used (obviously the rest of the setup makes the difference).. thanks for this useful video!
I just sent this link to a friend I ran into at an art show. We talked about scanning film, and thought this would be perfect for him. Thanks for the video! Truly appreciated.
This is really interesting to me so much sharper then flatbed scanning and so surprising with a setup thats on the lower end of things. These results really did surprise me and it is great to know that a setup dose not have to break the bank to be good.
Excellent proof that low budget can get results!
I personally skipped the copy stand and build a setup with iron plumbing onto wich i was able to clamp a repurposed cheap ball tripod ballhead and cheap macro rail. The lens was to 1:1 all the time, using the rail to focus
The rail was THE piece that was making the overall focus on grain giving result.
Nice video, amazing results for such a cheap price, amazing
This video is probably what it takes to push me over the edge and dive into home development and scanning. It's one of those things that just seems like a gargantuan hurdle. That is, until people like you show how accessible it actually is.
Thanks for this Kyle. I want to start scanning my negatives, but the cost has been prohibitive. These videos provide ideas and ways to reduce the cost and still get good results.
Great video Kyle. I started scanning with a digital camera recently and I was amazed at the better quality compared to my Epson 4990. In my case I used an old 35mm enlarger that someone recently gave me, dismantled part of the head and bought a Manfrotto super clamp to mount the camera. I already had a light table that I could use as a light source and a Sony A99 with Minolta 100mm macro lens. So the only bits I had to buy that I didn't already have were the super clamp and one of Andrew Clifforth's Essential film holders. I've only scanned B&W film so far, but very happy with the results.
Excellent results. And more than encouraging for those of us who have vintage macro lenses lying around.
Anything that helps to make film photography for affordable and accessible is a plus - great topic to explore. Scanning really is a dark art that needs to be explored as it can really help to bring the costs down and get more people (myself included) shooting more. Great vid kyle
The Valoi setup really does seem to be the best combination of cost, user-friendliness, and outcome, for any home scanning setup. As a beginner film enthusiast, the cost racks up so quickly, something like this is music to my ears.
Before the world went digital, there were slide copy attachments. These were a kind of extendable tube that you screwed onto the lens. At the end was a holder for slides and a milky plastic plate so that soft light could get through. You could use it with natural light or even a flash.
It’s amazing how quick and easy scanning has become. I don’t miss the days of battling with my cheap “automatic” scanner to even get it to line up with the edges of frames. I wasted days with that back in uni just to get a low res image
Didn't expect the quality of those scans!
Your videos inspired me to start developing, scanning and printing myself a couple months ago. I love it! It feels good being in control of the entire process. Thank you for all that you do, Kyle.
Excellent video Kyle!!! Amazing qulity from the budget kit!!!
I've been scouring the internet for a reliable scanning method that won't kill me on my student's budget, so I'm always glad for videos like these!
Im into Film Photography for about a year and your videos really helped me out figuring out stuff especially on developing, thank you very much
These experiments of yours made me wanna go back to film like nothing else. The frustration and cost of lab scanning process was too much and I drifted into digital. Think I'm getting back to film, at least partially. Thanks for this!
I have recently discovered film photography when I inherited my dads and my granddads old cameras, it’s really exciting to learn so many new things.
This really seems like a good setup when on a budget 🤩
The results you shared are really amazing!
Thank you for doing such cheap options reviews, we do need it!
I have a Plustek scanner that broke itself. I've been using a camera ever since. The best scanner is the camera you already own. Thanks for doing these useful videos.
I'm just getting into 35mm photography and I'm absolutely loving it! It's almost a mindfulness practice for me in having to stop and focus on lighting and composition for each shot because you only have so many. AND you won't know how it came out until you shot the whole roll and develop the film. I haven't gone through my first full roll yet, but I only just got a vintage Pentax two weeks ago and had to find compatible lenses. I really appreciate how informative your videos are and it puts me at ease to know that there are ways to process and digitize film on a budget since there aren't many options for that where I live in northern New England.
For social media this scans are more than enough. Only if you want to print you need a bit more, but doesn't need to be much more. I love to use my digital camera to scan my films, it is fast and very good 👍
Amazing how you can get really good scans at all different price points with camera scanning. Interested in trying the Valoi stuff.
Your last year's video actually inspired me to switch to DSLR-scanning. So I got myself an X-A5 and some other stuff, and voila-now I don't have to struggle with my jerky V600 again. The scanning process is not a torture anymore. The biggest problem when building a scanning setup is not event the camera, it's the film holder. They're like insanely expensive.
There's a part of me that would love to scan with a GFX. But then again I realize that the camera you used here actually would do just fine for most of my purposes. Makes me feel good about the old a6000 I'm using. Thanks for the video, Kyle!
This has given me the kick to stop getting lab scans and actually get a proper scanning setup sorted!
Film isn't cheap, but finding ways to do more of the process yourself goes a long way. Thanks for offering this tutorial.
I've been looking to start scanning negatives, so this video is a godsend. Thanks for all the info', Kyle.
Looking to get started with scanning film at home and it's reassuring to hear that I don't have to break the bank to do it!
In awe with how well the G1 did. Such a great video, appreciate all the time and work!
So nice to see low budget options and not just what’s top of the line!
Thank you for putting this together for those of us on a budget!
I really wanna start building my scanning set up! Thanks for showing how easy and affordable it can be!
I’ve been looking into scanning my own film, and your videos make me want to do it more. The quality you get even with a cheap setup is amazing.
After getting back some less than stellar scans from a local lab, this is definitely pushing me in the diy direction.
I have been shooting, developing and printing my B&W film for the past fifty years and have been reluctant to move into the digital color world. I’ m beginning to think more about scanning color film and making prints. I have always enjoyed working with film and will continue to do so. Thanks for your inspiration and knowledge.
Since we’re talking budget I’d like to share, my copy stand.
I made it out of a cutting board, black nipple pipe from the hardware store, an impact super clamp, and a tripod head since I already had one. Works surprisingly well for the price.
Love that you're shining a light on budget options in what's commonly thought of as an expensive hobby!!
Loving these more realistic setups. Seems so much more attainable for the struggling photographer, especially since we all know how real the GAS is when trying to get set up.
Right in time with my plan to digitize old family pictures this winter!
awesome to see that there isn't much difference and you can buld your setup for not much. Always on point your scanning videos.
Love to see some more budget film scanning tryouts from you. It helps me a lot to figure out my first film scanning set up with a digital camera. Especially the on a budget part helps me since I really have to get in no rabbit holes there as a student with limited budget.
I prefer this type of scanning as it’s quicker and less faff than a flat bed. Also doesn’t take as much space. Thanks for putting this together.
Thank you for also going through scanning with a cheaper setup, It is very useful, and I can see myself going that way, with scanning my own films.
I have been wanting to get into home scanning for a while. I watched the previous video and now this one shows how well it can be done at such an affordable price for the setup!
I'm just returning to film photography after 20 years and these film scanning videos are awesome. Thanks.
I have years of negatives I should scan, but those I have done have been so labour intensive. This looks to be much more streamlined solution. Thanks for the info.
Really interesting to see that an old digi cam can produce those results. Been considering my own setup for a while and this is really making me think about making the leap! Thanks
Thank you for considering those of us with a limited budget. Even this meager setup would be amazing to have. Looking forward to seeing what Scotland provides for you.
Those older cameras can, indeed, provide excellent results. I used a (£50) GX1 for quite a while. And, of course, as others have mentioned, if one has the patience for multi-scan stitching, resolution isn't an issue. Great vlog, thanks for sharing.
For quick and easy 35mm (and smaller) scans, nothing beats my Valoi Easy 35 setup. No copy stand required, the tube just sits on my EOS 90D and the 60mm Macro. Its not perfect and I somethings struggle with having the negative holder aligned perfectly with the sensor plane. Using a copy stand is fiddly most of the time especially with the cheaper stands, and while I am getting good results with the Essential Filmholder, getting a good light source was a bit of a search. And yes, I still have a film scanner, but it is old, and some parts have gone missing and was very slow back in the day.
Perfect timing! I've been looking for an affordable and fast method to scan my backlog of negatives from the past decade or so. I was under the impression that my only scanning options were expensive and fast, or cheap and slow.
yes brother! I am majoring in photography at school and would cherish any gear that came my way!
Thank you for revisiting your film scanning set up. I’ve been looking for something that I could get into from an affordability perspective and this is fantastic. I appreciate the content you create.
Recently I’ve loved using my old Rollei TLR to shoot some medium format film and scan the results afterwards. I find it such a different discipline when you only have 12 shots available on a roll of 120. Really makes you consider the frames more carefully before releasing the shutter. The slow process is like a form of meditation.
glad to see someone putting budget film info out there, it's been a great help
Thanks for this. It’s interesting to see how well camera scanning compares to flatbed scanning. Seems a fair bit quicker, although I’ve honestly never given it a go.
Thanks for the videos you produce, Kyle!
Nice! Often a less expensive solution is plenty good! Would dig either of those setups though👍👍
I've gotten more into film photography and have researched into different development/scanning options, so this is very helpful and inspiring to see!
A very much appreciated video Kyle. My mind has often daydreamed of a home scanning setup, but as someone in only part time employment whilst I study, I'd pretty much written it off as an unachievable/unnecessary luxury, and thus probably ended up shooting a little less 35mm film this year as a result.
Develop and scan prices from labs are hard to justify regularly for anything other than travel or major project work. However, seeing what kind of results are achievable with such a modest setup like this video demonstrates is actually quite encouraging! I have an older fujifilm APSC camera that seems like it will fit the bill, and can look for budget options for the copy stand and valoi holder.
Thanks again for getting the cogs turning on thinking about a budget home-brew solution!
Always excited to find more budget-friendly scanning alternatives that still bring the goods! Awesome video, Kyle!
This channel has always been insightful but when the video is all about film it just demonstrates that intention and imagination is always first and then the tech comes at services, not the other way around like mkt want you to believe. Well done and thank you Kyle
Now you got me really taking some real serious looking at taking the plunge. And I really like the affordability aspect... Thanks!
It’s not bad for the amount of money spent. Versatile and better than a lot of affordable scanners. Valoi has a nice kits.
I have always wanted to do home
Scanning but always torn between flat bed scanning and dslr scanning. Always great to see these how to videos they are so informative to watch thanks Kyle!
You make a good point about the quality of the copy stand. I've been looking for a good quality used one but they're not that common these days.
I've been trying to scan with a tripod and a old nikon and having mixed results. love videos like this to give me some ideas of how to improve the set up.
Love how much info you share about home scanning and the various price and quality points of entry. Best part of home scanning is the modularity and opportunity for upgrades over time. I've been keen on using the Valoi system as I'm on the Essential Film Holder now - the 120 looks super appealing.
This could not have been more perfectly times. Spent the last 3 or 4 days researching DSLR scanning, looking at cheap macro lenses, vintage lenses, extension tubes, film holders, so on... I would love to put this equipment to good use. Cheers :)
well done! I moved from flatbed scanner to digital long time ago and definitely this was a good move.
Perfect timing, as I am starting to look into scanning options, as am keen to start developing my own film at home. Thanks, Kyle and keep up the great work.
Hmm, have never tried scanning film with a camera, but used a flatbed so far. Thanks for the video, this made me want to try this some day.
Amazing setup! Crazy how good older digital cameras can be. Home scanning is such a great process, it really helps you further understand how to correctly expose an image.
I'm surprised how well older cameras perform. Amazing video for sure. Subscribed.
Needed this video to help me understand scanning at home is within my reach, the side by sides really were quite comparable
Great to see old tech being reused rather than thrown out. Makes me feel like starting my own scanning setup...all in the interest of recycling of course 👀
Really surprised with the excellent results if I’m honest. Just goes to show what can be achieved with cheap, older gear. You don’t tend to hear of many using m43 for camera scanning either. Great stuff! ❤
I use a Lumix G9 w/ Olympus 30mm Macro for scanning my negatives and it works fantastically. I scan 110, 35mm, 120, and 4x5. I use a Sunray Box III lightsource / holders.
I’m really excited to see this form of scanning! I have recently come back to film after switching to digital several years ago. It’s nice to see such a simple and intuitive solution to scanning negatives take hold. I had a couple different film scanners back in the day and they were never as easy as this looks. Your results look a lot better than my local lab too. Great video!
I’ve been contemplating home scanning for the last few years but have yet to pull the trigger. Thanks for putting these comprehensive videos together documenting the entire process. It makes home scanning seem much more approachable and with a Valoi system opens up the possibility for other formats (including 110)!
My digital gear is m4/3 and I was just looking into moving away from my flatbed scanning in analog! Perfect timing!
Love your work Kyle! Thanks for revisiting this topic as it’s so relevant to so many of us.
Thanks Kyle! There is another digital scan system the has shown up on eBay. The Cumulus produced near Seattle WA . The system has three versions: 120,135, and 645.. I got the one for 120 version and have just started to put it to use. It is 3D printed and forms a long tube which in the 120 version rests upon the light source. The biggest advantage for me has been that everything is aligned and I don;t have mess with that issue. It comes with focal length adapters, and a film holder with masks for 6x6/6x7/and 6x9.
A great video to find as I start to dabble in the thought of expanding into film. Figure the cost prohibitive issues can be tweaked as you move along and this was a great example of that.
Awesome! With all these fancy modern cameras and so many people on UA-cam promoting them it’s so easy to get caught up in the gear race. Nothing better than finding a cheap and simple solution that works for your purpose 👍 that said, I would love to have a solution for home scanning instead of paying the lab each time I develop a roll!
Yet another new found passion for me to be financially irresponsible with! Sweet. I NEED IT.
Haven’t tried film scanning but using the easy 35 seems very tempting way to get into it.
Nice to see that cheaper old macro lens are still good for scanning. I've been looking into scanning my negatives and especially 120 ones.