# Digital Camera Scanning **URL:** https://forums.negativelabpro.com/c/dslr-scanning/9.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Reducing noise in scan, use brighter backlight?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/reducing-noise-in-scan-use-brighter-backlight/9701)
**Author:** [@Andy1024](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Andy1024)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/reducing-noise-in-scan-use-brighter-backlight/9701 "2025-09-13T01:39:20Z")
I’m comparing a scan using a Canon R6ii, Canon 100mm macro lens, ISO 100, and a Negative Supply “Light Source Basic 4x5” for the backlight vs a scan using an OpticFilm 8200i and Silverfast. The image from the camera has… --- ## [Downloadable Linear Profiles (all brands) resource](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/downloadable-linear-profiles-all-brands-resource/9692)
**Author:** [@SSelvidge](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/SSelvidge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/downloadable-linear-profiles-all-brands-resource/9692 "2025-09-12T01:40:58Z")
Hi everyone, I just came across this free Linear Profile Repository - for anyone who wants a fast way to get a linear profile for their camera for whatever reason… There you go! Comes with detailed information on benefi… --- ## [Camera scanning lens advice and direction](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/camera-scanning-lens-advice-and-direction/7584)
**Author:** [@scooke](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/scooke)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/camera-scanning-lens-advice-and-direction/7584 "2025-09-11T07:28:17Z")
Hi All, I have been previously using a Fuji Lanovia Quattro for most of my film scanning work. I am looking to use camera scanning to index scan my archive at a reasonable resolution. Currently I have a z9 and z6ii for … --- ## [Horizontal or vertical copy stand for neg scanning](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/horizontal-or-vertical-copy-stand-for-neg-scanning/9695)
**Author:** [@Bogwot6](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Bogwot6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/horizontal-or-vertical-copy-stand-for-neg-scanning/9695 "2025-09-09T17:46:26Z")
Hi all first post I am looking at designing a copy set up utilising a dsl, macro bellow, copy or enlarger lens for scanning 35mm, 6x6 6x9 and hopefully 6x12. My question is, would a horizontal set up be more ridged than… --- ## [How to level the film holder in a pipe stand setup?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-level-the-film-holder-in-a-pipe-stand-setup/9688)
**Author:** [@Andy1024](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Andy1024)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-level-the-film-holder-in-a-pipe-stand-setup/9688 "2025-09-04T16:00:38Z")
What are the best and easiest ways to level the backlight and film holder, in a pipe stand setup? Once the camera is on the pipe it has a small forward tip and rotation, due to the pipe not being 90.00 degrees vertical,… --- ## [Negative Supply 120 Mk1 vs Mk2?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/negative-supply-120-mk1-vs-mk2/9672)
**Author:** [@shoochyu](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/shoochyu)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/negative-supply-120-mk1-vs-mk2/9672 "2025-08-30T10:54:59Z")
I have the original 120 pro carrier. I find the flip up pressure plate really annoying and it really fails to keep my film flat sometimes. Is there anyone here who has tried both the original and the new Mk2 120 carrier… --- ## [VALOI vs Kaiser Film Copy Vario](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/valoi-vs-kaiser-film-copy-vario/4739)
**Author:** [@DanielDTeoliJr](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/DanielDTeoliJr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/valoi-vs-kaiser-film-copy-vario/4739 "2025-08-30T07:03:39Z")
And opinions of either? --- ## [What's the best way to lay your film flat?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-lay-your-film-flat/7896)
**Author:** [@Michaelq16000](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Michaelq16000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-lay-your-film-flat/7896 "2025-08-26T23:56:14Z")
There’s so much stuff about it online that it gives me a headache… Some say digitaliza stuff is the best, then I see that their stuff for 120 film is built in a way that obviously damages film, what should I buy? --- ## [Orange/Yellow Edge Glow on DSLR Scans with Negative Supply Setup. Need Advice](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/orange-yellow-edge-glow-on-dslr-scans-with-negative-supply-setup-need-advice/9667)
**Author:** [@lideborg](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/lideborg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/orange-yellow-edge-glow-on-dslr-scans-with-negative-supply-setup-need-advice/9667 "2025-08-24T19:37:57Z")
Hi everyone, After ~15 years scanning with an Epson V850, I decided to move to DSLR scanning for speed and quality. I recently invested in the full Negative Supply setup: ProFilm Carrier MK2 35mm & 120 4×5 Light S… --- ## [New DSLR scanning setup, slightly soft?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/new-dslr-scanning-setup-slightly-soft/9652)
**Author:** [@kur1j](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/kur1j)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/new-dslr-scanning-setup-slightly-soft/9652 "2025-08-20T09:47:30Z")
So I just set up a DSLR scanning rig. Sony A7rii Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS VALOI 360 I made a stand based on this. Building a copy stand to scan film for $100 — Alexander Matragos | Food & Beverage Photographer … --- ## [Collecting negatives as you scan](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/collecting-negatives-as-you-scan/9625)
**Author:** [@nickfabiani](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/nickfabiani)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/collecting-negatives-as-you-scan/9625 "2025-08-08T19:08:40Z")
Does anyone have tips on how to collect (for lack of a better word) negatives as you scan a full roll? I have a good workflow for getting my negatives into the film holder, but after I’ve scanned they become unwieldy, po… --- ## [Positive conversions disappear from LRC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/positive-conversions-disappear-from-lrc/9623)
**Author:** [@AndyH52](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/AndyH52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/positive-conversions-disappear-from-lrc/9623 "2025-08-04T14:38:50Z")
I cannot get my Windows version to workork --- ## [Tips for eliminating EFH light reflections](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/tips-for-eliminating-efh-light-reflections/9598)
**Author:** [@kgigler](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/kgigler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/tips-for-eliminating-efh-light-reflections/9598 "2025-08-04T05:02:17Z")
So here’s my setup: Fujifilm XT30 II, shooting raw 7artisans 40mm macro Raleno light Essential Film Holder and here’s one of my shots: It seems this issue is pretty common with the EFH but I’m also wondering could… --- ## [I Tried CineStill’s ‘Free’ Film Conversion Tools So You Don’t Have To](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/i-tried-cinestill-s-free-film-conversion-tools-so-you-don-t-have-to/9515)
**Author:** [@VladS](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/VladS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/i-tried-cinestill-s-free-film-conversion-tools-so-you-don-t-have-to/9515 "2025-08-03T06:51:28Z")
A hands-on look at CS Negative+ — and why true film inversion will still be done with Negative Lab Pro This is an abridged version of my original article on Medium \[1\] - stripped of all the storytelling flourishes … --- ## [Yellow marks in blues](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/yellow-marks-in-blues/9418)
**Author:** [@Shanil6](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Shanil6)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/yellow-marks-in-blues/9418 "2025-08-01T08:35:50Z")
Heya I need some help to id what the cause of this is. I suspect it’s from the negative not being completely flat. Some negatives can have this yellow faint colour appear in the blues of an image, most notably in skies. … --- ## [DSLR Scanning to Include Film Borders?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/dslr-scanning-to-include-film-borders/470)
**Author:** [@asyoubreak](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/asyoubreak)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/dslr-scanning-to-include-film-borders/470 "2025-07-31T01:27:43Z")
Hey all. I’m assembling my DSLR scanning rig and would like some advice. I want to have the option of including film borders in my scans, and I don’t know of any film holders that allow this for medium format (Digitaliz… --- ## [Lobster Holder vs Tone Holder](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/lobster-holder-vs-tone-holder/9573)
**Author:** [@Cacti](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Cacti)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/lobster-holder-vs-tone-holder/9573 "2025-07-28T21:10:33Z")
Hi all, I’m looking for a new holder that will really lay my huge 6x9 120 negatives flat. I’ve had issues with NS full border and Valoi. I’m looking at both the Lobster holder and the Tone holder. Does anyone have any e… --- ## [Scanning underexposed B&W negatives](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-underexposed-b-w-negatives/9579)
**Author:** [@Sam007](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Sam007)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-underexposed-b-w-negatives/9579 "2025-07-28T16:22:14Z")
I have a large number of black and white negatives from the 1970’s. Most were taken at live rock/pop concerts, and a number of them are underexposed. Does anyone have suggestions for how to best scan and process these w… --- ## [Is this from my scans or camera?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/is-this-from-my-scans-or-camera/9499)
**Author:** [@Cacti](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Cacti)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/is-this-from-my-scans-or-camera/9499 "2025-07-22T07:19:39Z")
Hi all, on all most all of my photos from my Fuji GSW690ii I have this… almost glare/bleed. Is this from extra light from my scanning light or from my camera? Thanks for the help. --- ## [Why is my curve looking like this?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/why-is-my-curve-looking-like-this/9546)
**Author:** [@al\_zemuni](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/al_zemuni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/why-is-my-curve-looking-like-this/9546 "2025-07-16T08:34:17Z")
I am using Canon 5Dsr and 100mm macro lens, I am illuminating the negative with a modified flash studio strobe I put in a box and the negative is in Essential film holder. I cannot seem to make the curve any better than … --- ## [Think twice before buying Negative Supply's scanning kit](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/think-twice-before-buying-negative-supplys-scanning-kit/7912)
**Author:** [@yunhao.jiang](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/yunhao.jiang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/think-twice-before-buying-negative-supplys-scanning-kit/7912 "2025-07-09T17:57:13Z")
After waiting for a long time for their new Pro 135 MK2 and Pro 120 MK2, I found that the user experience is not so well, at least not good enough to match the money I paid. The first thing I have to complaint about is … --- ## [Fujifilm T/S 110 f5.6 on GFX - 120 Film Coverage](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/fujifilm-t-s-110-f5-6-on-gfx-120-film-coverage/9513)
**Author:** [@real\_life2021](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/real_life2021)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/fujifilm-t-s-110-f5-6-on-gfx-120-film-coverage/9513 "2025-07-08T13:56:30Z")
For anyone wondering as I could not find anyone who had used this lens for film digitising. Without an extension tube the lens provides excellent detail, almost filling the height of the sensor with around 10-15% of the… --- ## [Is it possible to get Fuji X-Trans as good as Bayer?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-fuji-x-trans-as-good-as-bayer/9465)
**Author:** [@nfischer](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/nfischer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-fuji-x-trans-as-good-as-bayer/9465 "2025-07-04T21:29:40Z")
Apologies as this has probably been done to death. But I have both a Nikon APSC and Fuji camera, and I simply can’t get the Fuji scans to come out as well (I’m using the same Nikon nifty-50 lens with extension tubes on b… --- ## [Scanning Postive Film / Slide Film - workflow](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-postive-film-slide-film-workflow/6940)
**Author:** [@InstaxAF](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/InstaxAF)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-postive-film-slide-film-workflow/6940 "2025-06-29T17:23:38Z")
Hi. I am just starting out trying to scan some slide film. Have had good experiences with negatives and NLP but this is another issue. So… My slides all look good when held up to light. Limited dynamic range, but what y… --- ## [Fixing the Lens Creep: Making the VALOI Easy 120 Truly Easy](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/fixing-the-lens-creep-making-the-valoi-easy-120-truly-easy/9484)
**Author:** [@VladS](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/VladS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/fixing-the-lens-creep-making-the-valoi-easy-120-truly-easy/9484 "2025-06-27T01:41:58Z")
When using the VALOI Easy 120 for camera scanning, one problem I often run into is lens creep. In vertical orientation—where the camera rests on the lens, and the lens sits on the Easy 120—some lenses tends to slowly col… --- ## [Initial Thoughts and Question Regarding 120 Scans](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/initial-thoughts-and-question-regarding-120-scans/8988)
**Author:** [@real\_life2021](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/real_life2021)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/initial-thoughts-and-question-regarding-120-scans/8988 "2025-06-28T08:20:46Z")
I just purchased the negative supply curated kit, and overall I am very impressed with the results. I am very unimpressed with the fact that nothing is level out of the box, and the copy stand included has no way of adju… --- ## [Two scans, different results](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/two-scans-different-results/9419)
**Author:** [@Cacti](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Cacti)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/two-scans-different-results/9419 "2025-06-20T06:28:03Z")
OK, maybe someone call help me understand what I did wrong here. I scanned the same negs with seemingly the same settings on my camera, yet received vastly different results. I’m sure it’s user error… just not quite sur… --- ## [Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f2.8 help](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/micro-nikkor-55mm-f2-8-help/9401)
**Author:** [@Cacti](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Cacti)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/micro-nikkor-55mm-f2-8-help/9401 "2025-06-14T12:10:08Z")
Hi all, question about this lens. I just started scanning for the first time and I purchased this lens after many recommendations because of it’s 1:1 replication capabilities. On normal macro shots on AF the tube will … --- ## [Why am I seeing a ghost image (reflection) of sprocket holes inside my 35mm image?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/why-am-i-seeing-a-ghost-image-reflection-of-sprocket-holes-inside-my-35mm-image/9396)
**Author:** [@philip](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/philip)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/why-am-i-seeing-a-ghost-image-reflection-of-sprocket-holes-inside-my-35mm-image/9396 "2025-06-10T21:24:27Z")
Can somebody tell me whether this happened during scanning or development? I can already say that this isn’t visible in all of my scans that I did with the exact same setup on the same night. I don’t develop my fi… --- ## [Starting out - direction needed regarding camera](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/starting-out-direction-needed-regarding-camera/9379)
**Author:** [@JoeStrummer](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/JoeStrummer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/starting-out-direction-needed-regarding-camera/9379 "2025-06-10T09:17:50Z")
Hello! I am looking for advice in regards to camera and lens for neg scanning We are a small digital print studio and we are wanting to add camera scanning of negs (35 and 120) as a service to clients. We don’t have a … [Previous page](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/c/dslr-scanning/9.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/c/dslr-scanning/9.md?page=4)