Higher end, yet affordable options include the excellent Sigma 70mm ART Macro. We have had excellent results with an inexpensive Nikon 55mm macro from the film days, using a simple extension tube to get 1:1 on our full frame bodies. There are also options to use extension tubes for older macro lenses. For full frame cameras and capturing 35mm film, the term 1:1 designates a lens that will reproduce the 35mm frame exactly onto the full frame digital sensor. High end setups may even use the new full frame Panasonic mirrorless cameras with pixel stitching.įor camera scanning, the one real requirement is that your lens focuses close enough to capture the entire frame, without having to digitally crop. The Canon T2i is probably the cheapest option out there with tethering and large lens selection, and new cameras like the Sony A7 series are now very affordable with great IQ. There are many mirrorless or DSLR options to choose from, with the most convenient offering tethered live view capture to your computer. Just about any semi-modern interchangeable camera will work great for camera scanning. Power block is not included- only the USB cable. ![]() Note: This unit runs on a standard USB cable for power, and plugs into your computer or a phone charging block or similar. The Basic Film Carrier 35mm boasts the same capability when paired with the Stabilizing Mask. The Basic Film Carrier 120 fits perfectly on top of the light source, masking off any excess/stray light, ensuring the highest quality scans. The 4x5 Light Source Basic is tailor made for the entire Negative Supply Basic product line. PART OF THE NEGATIVE SUPPLY FILM CARRIER ECOSYSTEM The 4x5 Light Source Basic is up to 2x brighter than competitor options. ![]() ![]() The Light Source Basic has been designed using the latest LED bulbs with either 95 or 99 CRI, allowing for more accurate and true to life colors when capturing slide or negative film.Ī brighter light source allows lower ISO settings and higher shutter speeds which contribute to sharper images and an overall faster workflow, so you can spend more time taking photos and less time scanning. Additionally, with an aluminum frame and high end components, it fits within the Negative Supply design ethos.Īccurate color starts with full spectrum light. With a high CRI and brighter bulbs, the Negative Supply 4x5 Light Source Basic makes scanning film with a digital camera easy and straight forward. While most of the systems currently on the market work OK, Negative Supply wanted to create something specifically for the camera scanning community. Their products allow you to digitize negatives using your digital camera and a macro lens in as little as 5 minutes (or less) with tools you may already have. Negative Supply exists to create tools for film photographers around the world that want to spend more time photographing and less time scanning. Tolex-wrapped exterior for increased durabilityĢx brighter than many competitor options at similar priceĬompact design to slide under Pro Mount MK2Ĭost effective option to complete or start a Negative Supply system
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