![]() The more pixels, the larger the ‘scan’ and enlargement prospects you have. The main consideration for both camera and lens is resolution. Slide copier and bellow options still require clear sight of a strong light source. There are alternative purpose-made options like the Nikon PB-6 bellows to insert film rolls, plus a slide copier like the Nikon ES-2 or from SRB Photographic that attach directly onto our camera lens to photograph slides. It’s more fiddly than a purpose-built mask to secure the film (we’ll get onto that), but again a good option for DIY enthusiasts and all film-size masks can be cut within the same large format aperture! If you’re on a real shoestring, why not make your own mask? Mount board is a secure material to cut out a mask for any film size 35mm, 120 and 5×4 large format. The aforementioned Lomography’s DigitaLIZA kit is a simple solution for 35mm and 120 film. With light source and surface in place, you need a secure aperture within which to place the film completely flat, and to mask it to avoid light spill that can cause flare. This setup may be more faff than it’s worth, but if you like a DIY challenge then this option could be for you! Masks Consider a white perspex sheet, it will avoid unwanted hotspots and reflections. You’ll need to go about suspending a firm and flat diffused surface between light and camera on which to place the film. In fact, flash works as well as continuous light does for this chosen task. If you don’t own a light box but happen to have a portable studio light with continuous output – even many studio flashes do – then that’ll work instead. Using the Lomography DigitaLIZA lightbox. Lomography goes one better by offering a purpose-built film mask with a built-in light box bed. For this purpose, one of its smallest and cheapest light boxes is sufficient. Companies like Kaiser Fototechnik specialise in light boxes with a diverse range for all sizes and budgets. Hands down the cheapest and easiest option is a light box. You’ll need to place a clear and bright light source – ideally daylight-balanced – behind the film to obtain the best quality picture of it using a camera. ![]() ![]() Lights, masks, camera and lens are your essential considerations for photographing film. In this article we’ll walk you through how to get your film ‘scans’ done with a camera. In fact, even a smartphone can do the trick. With the right setup and techniques, a mirrorless or DSLR camera can do the job of a high-quality scanner and ensure you get the best digital versions of your film stock. Nikon has ceased producing its excellent dedicated film scanners, alternatives from the likes of Plustek don’t come cheap either, while those that do like the nifty Kodak Mini Digital Film and Slide Scanners can lack the resolution for high quality scans. Sadly, as digital is the mainstay of photography in 2022, tools for analogue photographers to archive film have diminished. Yes, digitising film is a crucial practice today for analogue shooters. A new lease of life with editing, online sharing and digital printing. Tim Coleman walks us through best practices to photograph film using your DSLR or mirrorless camera.īack up and peace of mind. You don’t need a dedicated scanner to digitise film because a mirrorless or DSLR camera will do the job and more, when done right. Digitising film with your DSLR or mirrorless camera.
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