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DSLR Scanning with Negative Supply at the Leica Gallery workshop

DSLR scanning with Negative Supply at the Silvergrain Academy Fashion Week Workshop

by Doug B. Richardson

**“After just one demonstration of the DSLR scanning with Negative Supply process, our workshop participants were able to jump in and scan their own films ".
**

In January of this year, Silvergrain Academy teamed up with Kodak, Negative Supply, and the Leica Gallery Frankfurt to conduct a fashion workshop highlighting wearable avant-guard art provided by Bartholomäus Wischnewski. Shooting mainly on Leica M and R systems, we posed our three models throughout the Leica Gallery utilizing the space as backdrops for our attendees to direct and photograph the models. The attendee’s films were immediately developed onsite and digitized using the DSLR scanning equipment provided by Negative Supply. This allowed participants to not only see results immediately, but also provided a base for informative discussions and the sharing of everyone’s experiences.

Negative supply had generously provided us with their Pro Kit for 35mm, 120, and 4×5 scanning. Since image sharing on social media platforms is almost a given, even for film-based photos, we were excited to show our clients this new option for digitizing their work. Once on location, set-up was easy and only took a few minutes. Shooting (as a scanning substitute) tethered to a computer allows for instant import and viewing and shooting to a card and transferring only takes minutes more.

The Negative Supply kit included the Pro Riser MK2 stand. We like that the unit has adjustable feet which makes it nice for leveling the unit on any surface. The precise build quality is robust which allows for smooth actuations that makes mounting and adjustments very easy. The system also came with their 99 CRI 5×7 light source. The light was bright and even, leaving no artifacts from the light source as in some other makeshift light sources. Being in Germany, it was nice to see that they provided a dual voltage power adapter to make the system as flexible as possible. The Pro Kit also includes all the masks to prevent extra light from contaminating the scans.

The film holders for 35mm, 120 were also included, as well as 4×5 sheet film holders. We used the 35mm holder during the workshop and were impressed with the solid feel and build. The film holders utilize either magnets or register feet to prevent the holders from migrating during use which we found nice while loading or advancing the films. Once the film has been inserted, the rubber rollers for the transport system pull the film through almost effortlessly. Once we had practiced the process, we were able to get scans from an entire roll of 35mm film in less than a minute! Not bad when you consider the time other scanning processes can take.

Scanning the film with a digital camera shooting in the RAW format allows for a file that gives a greater flexibility for manipulating the image compared to a JPEG or TIFF file produced by most common flatbed scanners. There are several different programs offered on the market that allow a simplified conversion from negative to positive and have pre-loaded film profiles, but the images here were just converted and color graded using Adobe’s Lightroom program allowing us to fine tune the look and feel of the images to our taste.

After just one demonstration of the film loading and scanning process, our workshop participants were able to jump in and scan their own films. The excitement on their faces at seeing the results of their efforts was great to witness. This buzz is exactly the reason why companies like Negative Supply and SilvergrainClassics do the things we do, spread the beauty and wonder of shooting analog films.

The Silvergrain Academy team want to give a big thank you to our workshop participants as well as our sponsors; the Leica Gallery Frankfurt, Kodak, and Negative Supply for making this workshop a reality. If you are interested in attending future workshops, please visit our Eventbrite site to see our offerings and to sign up.

To see more of Bartholomäus Wischnewski's work visit: <http://cexn.de/>

The Negative Supply line-up can be viewed here: <https://www.negative.supply/>

The Leica Gallery Frankfurt can be visited here: <https://www.leicastore-frankfurt.de/galerie>

Kodak's page is: https://www.kodakalaris.com/

You might also be interested in this article on Negmaster scanning software: <https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/2021/04/andre-eikmeyer-and-negmaster-friday-focus/>

We have a favour to ask. We want to make these online articles free to the world. We see it as our contribution to the photographic community. You can help by subscribing to our awesome analogue photography magazine – <https://shop.silvergrainclassics.com/subscriptions/>

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DSLR Scanning with Negative Supply at the Leica Gallery workshop

Negative Supply Onsite Test & Silvergrain Academy Fashion Week Workshop

by Doug B. Richardson

**“After just one demonstration of the film loading and scanning process, our workshop participants were able to jump in and scan their own films ".
**

In January of this year, Silvergrain Academy teamed up with Kodak, Negative Supply, and the Leica Gallery Frankfurt to conduct a fashion workshop highlighting wearable avant-guard art provided by Bartholomäus Wischnewski. Shooting mainly on Leica M and R systems, we posed our three models throughout the Leica Gallery utilizing the space as backdrops for our attendees to direct and photograph the models. The attendee’s films were immediately developed onsite and digitized using the equipment provided by Negative Supply. This allowed participants to not only see results immediately, but also provided a base for informative discussions and the sharing of everyone’s experiences.

Negative supply had generously provided us with their Pro Kit for 35mm, 120, and 4×5 scanning. Since image sharing on social media platforms is almost a given, even for film-based photos, we were excited to show our clients this new option for digitizing their work. Once on location, set-up was easy and only took a few minutes. Shooting (as a scanning substitute) tethered to a computer allows for instant import and viewing and shooting to a card and transferring only takes minutes more.

The Negative Supply kit included the Pro Riser MK2 stand. We like that the unit has adjustable feet which makes it nice for leveling the unit on any surface. The precise build quality is robust which allows for smooth actuations that makes mounting and adjustments very easy. The system also came with their 99 CRI 5×7 light source. The light was bright and even, leaving no artifacts from the light source as in some other makeshift light sources. Being in Germany, it was nice to see that they provided a dual voltage power adapter to make the system as flexible as possible. The Pro Kit also includes all the masks to prevent extra light from contaminating the scans.

The film holders for 35mm, 120 were also included, as well as 4×5 sheet film holders. We used the 35mm holder during the workshop and were impressed with the solid feel and build. The film holders utilize either magnets or register feet to prevent the holders from migrating during use which we found nice while loading or advancing the films. Once the film has been inserted, the rubber rollers for the transport system pull the film through almost effortlessly. Once we had practiced the process, we were able to get scans from an entire roll of 35mm film in less than a minute! Not bad when you consider the time other scanning processes can take.

Scanning the film with a digital camera shooting in the RAW format allows for a file that gives a greater flexibility for manipulating the image compared to a JPEG or TIFF file produced by most common flatbed scanners. There are several different programs offered on the market that allow a simplified conversion from negative to positive and have pre-loaded film profiles, but the images here were just converted and color graded using Adobe’s Lightroom program allowing us to fine tune the look and feel of the images to our taste.

After just one demonstration of the film loading and scanning process, our workshop participants were able to jump in and scan their own films. The excitement on their faces at seeing the results of their efforts was great to witness. This buzz is exactly the reason why companies like Negative Supply and SilvergrainClassics do the things we do, spread the beauty and wonder of shooting analog films.

The Silvergrain Academy team want to give a big thank you to our workshop participants as well as our sponsors; the Leica Gallery Frankfurt, Kodak, and Negative Supply for making this workshop a reality. If you are interested in attending future workshops, please visit our Eventbrite site to see our offerings and to sign up.

To see more of Bartholomäus Wischnewski's work visit: <http://cexn.de/>

The Negative Supply line-up can be viewed here: <https://www.negative.supply/>

The Leica Gallery Frankfurt can be visited here: <https://www.leicastore-frankfurt.de/galerie>

Kodak's page is: https://www.kodakalaris.com/

You might also be interested in this article on Negmaster scanning software: <https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/2021/04/andre-eikmeyer-and-negmaster-friday-focus/>

We have a favour to ask. We want to make these online articles free to the world. We see it as our contribution to the photographic community. You can help by subscribing to our awesome analogue photography magazine – <https://shop.silvergrainclassics.com/subscriptions/>

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Scanning Made Easy – Negative Supply Basic Film Carrier 120 Review

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Negative Supply Releases Entry-Level Medium Format Scan Carrier

It’s been a productive year for the folks at Negative Supply, and this week they announced a new product that should make photographers looking for an affordable way to scan from home quite happy.

Now available, the Basic Film Carrier 120 is a simplified version of the company’s Film Carrier 120 that allows for home scanning of medium format negatives.

Funded by a very successful Kickstarter, the Film Carrier 120 was the company's first entry into medium format scanning. As Negative Supply says, following the release of the Film Carrier 120, customers increasingly asked for a more basic version for 120 film that would accompany the already-existing 35mm option in the "entry level" lineup.

"We aimed to introduce a tool that photographers would love using as much as their medium format film cameras,” Negative Supply co-founder AJ Holmes said in a press release. “By making this device easy to use, robustly built, and affordable while guaranteeing sharp results, we're confident we've done just that."

The Basic Film Carrier 120 features a carbon-fiber composite housing wrapped in tolex, similar to their Film Carrier 35 and 4×5 Light Source Basic, while also using the magnetic hinge mechanism found on the Film Carrier 120.

Film is inserted into the carrier and held flat with a magnetic-hinged clamp. (Film flatness is incredibly important to the scanning process, not least for sharpness.) The film carrier is put over a light source (including the 4×5 Light Source Basic) and with a digital camera and macro lens attached to Negative Supply’s Basic Riser MK1, one roll of film can be scanned in as little as 60 seconds.

Negatives can be scanned in strips or uncut rolls and sizes up to 6×9 are possible in a single capture. For anyone lucky enough to be shooting 6×12 panoramas, two captures can be made and put together in post production.

The Basic Film Carrier 120 sells for $199 on the Negative Supply website. It’s also possible to purchase a complete basic 120 scanning kit, which retails for $599 and includes the Basic Film Carrier 120, 4×5 Light Source Basic and Basic Riser MK1.

Negative Supply was nice enough to send us a copy of the Basic 120 Film Carrier so stay tuned for our review in the coming weeks.

2021 has been a good year for Negative Supply. The Basic Film Carrier 120 follows closely on the heels of the Light Meter LM1, which enjoyed a very successful Kickstarter campaign in July.

Founded in 2019, Negative Supply specializes in developing tools for the film photography community. Based in California, the company’s entire workflow, from design to shipping is done locally by a team of craftspeople.

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Negative Supply Launches the Basic Film Carrier 120 At-Home Scanner

Negative Supply has announced the Basic Film Carrier 120 which it bills as an affordable, accessible option for easily obtaining professional medium format film scans at home, on the go, or in the studio.

After the successful launch of the Basic Film Carrier 35 earlier this year, Negative Supply simplified the Film Carrier 120 into a similarly approachable and affordable alternative to its full-fledged professional film scanning tool system. The company says that it rounds out the "basic" line of products to include support for medium format.

The Basic Film Carrier uses a carbon fiber composite housing with a tolex-wrapped exterior that is similar to the Basic Film Carrier 35 and 4×5 Light Source Basic, and also employs a magnetic hinge mechanism that is found on the original Film Carrier 120.

The system relies on a digital camera to capture scans. The Film Carrier keeps film flat using the magnetic hinged clamping design and Negative Supply says that the system allows photographers to capture a full roll of film in as few as 60 seconds.

The Basic Film Carrier 120 can scan cut strips or full rolls of 120 film, and scan up to 6×9 centimeter film in a single capture. It also allows the full image area to be scanned plus a thing border on all sides. 6×12 centimeter or larger film (such as can be found in panoramic photos) can be captured in two frames.

Below are a few sample images that were scanned using the Basic Film Carrier 120:

Photo by Alexander Kawasaki Photo by Alexander Kawasaki Photo by John Schell Photo by John Schell

Negative Supply says that the Basic Film Carrier 120 works well with the Basic Riser MK1 and 4×5 Light Source Basic, which is important because the system isn't "complete" on its own. The Riser MK1 is the company's copy stand that allows for the scanning of 35mm or 120 film, and the 4×5 Light Source basic (which is available in 95 or 99 CRI variants) is a light source that is designed specifically for scanning film.

The Negative Supply Basic Film Carrier 120 is available starting today for $199 directly from the Negative Supply online shop.

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Negative Supply complete the roster: Introducing the Basic Film Carrier 120

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Scan Your 35mm Film using Basic DSLR Scanner Kit!

35mm Basic DSLR Film Scanner Kit

35mm is FPP's bestselling film format thanks to its ease and wide range of available films. Whether it’s a day at the beach, a photo walk around your neighborhood or photographing a holiday event, 35mm film is the perfect format. Which is why we’re excited about bringing you the Negative Supply Basic 35mm DSLR Film Scanner Kit! It allows you to easily scan and share your photographs with friends and loved ones. The FPP is an official seller of the Negative Supply 35mm Basic DSLR Film Scanner Kit. It can beordered HERE.

New to the process of scanning film with a digital camera? The manufacturer - Negative Supply - is here to help! Every Basic DSLR Film Scanner Kit ships with a quick reference guide and a scannable QR code with quick links to getting started videos, tips and tricks, and a link to schedule a free support call if you need further assistance.

**What’s Included: **

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**Basic Film Carrier - **The perfect tool for scanning strips or full rolls of 35mm film quickly, easily, and affordably whether you’re at home, on the go, or in the studio!

**Basic Riser (stand for your camera) - **Solid copy stand for scanning your film! With a solid wooden base and machined aluminum head, this device is great for mounting both mirrorless and DSLR cameras for scanning.

Basic Light Source - Light source specifically designed for scanning 35mm photographic film. Compact and bright, this is a great light pad for both color and black and white film. (Light source is 4×5 giving you future options to invest in a larger film carrier.)

What’s Not Included (that you’ll Need):

Digital SLR Camera - Most digital slr cameras work well. Tethered capture to a computer makes workflow much faster (see video above), and macro lenses between 55 and 105mm give the best results. For full frame cameras look for 1:1 reproduction ratio. Favorite affordable option is the 30+ year old Nikon 55mm f/3.5 or f/2.8 with an extension tube or the Canon EOS Rebel dslr cameras with a 50mm lens and #25 extension tube. Many cameras have been tested, including the 9 year old T2i and full frame options like a D810 and Sony A7ii.

Power or Laptop - The included Basic Light Source comes with a USB connector. You will need a laptop, desktop computer or charging cube to power the light source.

Keeping your film perfectly flat with our unique channel guides, the Basic Film Carrier 35 allows you to scan a full length roll of film in as fast as two minutes. Building off the wide ecosystem of Negative Supply film scanning tools, this device is the perfect starting point for photographers of all skill levels. Enjoy! Order your kit here.

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Scan Your Old Rolls Quickly. Negative Supply Basic 35mm Kit Review

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