# Flatbed and Film Scanners **URL:** https://forums.negativelabpro.com/c/flatbed-and-film-scanners/10.md [Latest](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Flatbed and Film Scanners category](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/about-the-flatbed-and-film-scanners-category/19)
**Author:** [@nate](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/about-the-flatbed-and-film-scanners-category/19 "2024-05-06T15:28:32Z")
Topics related to using a Flatbed scanner, Drum scanner or other dedicated film scanner to scan film negatives. --- ## [Vertical alternated darker bands on 120 film with Epson V850 (staircase effect?)](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vertical-alternated-darker-bands-on-120-film-with-epson-v850-staircase-effect/8795)
**Author:** [@Red](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Red)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vertical-alternated-darker-bands-on-120-film-with-epson-v850-staircase-effect/8795 "2026-09-28T00:05:42Z")
Hello everyone. Firstly I would like to compliment this amazing community for the support. I’ve had the problem for quite some time now and it’s getting nerve racking as it continues to invalidate the work on field of t… --- ## [Filmomat Conversion software](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/filmomat-conversion-software/10355)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Segal](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Mark_Segal)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/filmomat-conversion-software/10355 "2026-08-29T01:40:15Z")
Have any of you tried using Filmomat negative conversion software? It appears to have been around for a while, but I just came across it scrolling around in Instagram. It looks to be rather simplified, so I’m wondering h… --- ## [Nkscan - an open source, cross platform driver for Nikon Coolscan scanners](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nkscan-an-open-source-cross-platform-driver-for-nikon-coolscan-scanners/10349)
**Author:** [@kiranshila](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/kiranshila)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nkscan-an-open-source-cross-platform-driver-for-nikon-coolscan-scanners/10349 "2026-08-23T12:55:57Z")
Hey friends, I want to share some of my recent work with you all, a Rust-based implementation of the Nikon coolscan wire protocol, nkscan: GitHub - activexray/nkscan: Cross-platform, performant driver for Nikon (coolsca… --- ## [VueScan manual multi frame(crop)](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vuescan-manual-multi-frame-crop/6373)
**Author:** [@yunhao.jiang](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/yunhao.jiang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vuescan-manual-multi-frame-crop/6373 "2026-07-03T11:45:43Z")
Hey guys, Just purchased VueScan recently and trying to follow the scanning guide for VueScan + NLP. My problem is that is there a way to manually create a crop? Looks like VueScan is trying to make everything auto but… --- ## [SilverFast 9 SE or VueScan?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/silverfast-9-se-or-vuescan/10225)
**Author:** [@skierpage](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/skierpage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/silverfast-9-se-or-vuescan/10225 "2026-06-04T03:55:26Z")
I have ~120 rolls of 35 mm negatives from 40-50 years ago I want to digitize at medium resolution (look good in a digital picture frame, not print enlargements). So I bought a Plustek OpticFilm 8100 scanner and installed… --- ## [RAW Hasselblad X5 .fff Conversion Question](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/raw-hasselblad-x5-fff-conversion-question/10145)
**Author:** [@frankbiganski](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/frankbiganski)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/raw-hasselblad-x5-fff-conversion-question/10145 "2026-04-21T16:56:19Z")
I scanned 210 6x6 Kodak VPS colour negatives of my wedding using a Hasselblad X5 and FlexColor. Scanned as Nate suggested, 3F RAW, 16-bit, no settings, scanned as “positives”. All is good and negatives look great. I tim… --- ## [Request for "Nikon" subcategory in the "Flatbed and Film Scanners" section](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/request-for-nikon-subcategory-in-the-flatbed-and-film-scanners-section/10147)
**Author:** [@ckambler](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/ckambler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/request-for-nikon-subcategory-in-the-flatbed-and-film-scanners-section/10147 "2026-04-19T20:13:58Z")
This would help with sorting forum posts for those of us either using Nikon Coolscan film scanners, the NikonScan software, or both. thanks! @nate --- ## [How should I adjust white balance](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-should-i-adjust-white-balance/10106)
**Author:** [@Muj](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Muj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-should-i-adjust-white-balance/10106 "2026-03-28T15:31:58Z")
I am using a epson v750 scanning tiff files, I read that Nate put not to scan borders in and just to let NLP do its thing but other people have said to include borders and do the white balance before conversion. Which op… --- ## [Pakon Scanners + Negative Lab Pro](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/pakon-scanners-negative-lab-pro/1803)
**Author:** [@nate](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/pakon-scanners-negative-lab-pro/1803 "2026-03-22T10:35:07Z")
This post is a work in process to discuss best practices for using RAW Planar files from a Pakon scanner, and converting and editing inside Negative Lab Pro. The basic procedure is as follows: Scan with TLXClientDemo … --- ## [Minolta Dimage Scan Dual IV missing profil](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/minolta-dimage-scan-dual-iv-missing-profil/9994)
**Author:** [@Alec\_Sanders](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Alec_Sanders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/minolta-dimage-scan-dual-iv-missing-profil/9994 "2026-01-29T08:30:35Z")
Hello, I’ve got a Minolta Dimage Scan Dual IV. Do you have a profil for it ? Best --- ## [Can negativelabs handle Silverfast HDRi 64 tiff bit archive scans?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/can-negativelabs-handle-silverfast-hdri-64-tiff-bit-archive-scans/9936)
**Author:** [@hheiko](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/hheiko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/can-negativelabs-handle-silverfast-hdri-64-tiff-bit-archive-scans/9936 "2026-01-01T20:03:48Z")
Hallo, I’m scanning my negative films and dias with an epson V800 with Silverfast AI Studio 9. I archive my films in Silverfast HDRi 64 bit. The only options I choose so far is multi Exposure, 300 ppi on 21cm width and … --- ## [Epson 2 scanning software](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/epson-2-scanning-software/9933)
**Author:** [@Vlpipkin1](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Vlpipkin1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/epson-2-scanning-software/9933 "2025-12-31T19:46:25Z")
What are the settings if you are using Epson 2 scanning software --- ## [VueScan: Camera RAW vs RAW DNG vs calibrated TIF](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vuescan-camera-raw-vs-raw-dng-vs-calibrated-tif/9932)
**Author:** [@kobbolt](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/kobbolt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vuescan-camera-raw-vs-raw-dng-vs-calibrated-tif/9932 "2025-12-31T15:25:39Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve done some experiments lately to find out which scanning method leads to the best results and I’ve had some unexpected results. I have access to a Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera with a Sigma 50 mm f/2.8 E… --- ## [Pink spots in scanned photos](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/pink-spots-in-scanned-photos/9930)
**Author:** [@Jokris](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Jokris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/pink-spots-in-scanned-photos/9930 "2025-12-30T10:07:05Z")
I have been scanning 35mm and 110 format photographs with 8200i and VueScan. My 35mm turned out fine, however the 110 photos have a lot of pink lines and spots in the images. What could be the cause for this? --- ## [Nikon Coolscan 9000 ED](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nikon-coolscan-9000-ed/9882)
**Author:** [@jcrutchley](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/jcrutchley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nikon-coolscan-9000-ed/9882 "2025-12-01T23:33:40Z")
I was just gifted a Coolscan 9000, but I’m missing all the film holders. After doing some digging I ran across Stephen Scharf’s universal film holders, and promptly ordered one with a 135 and 120 mask. I have a couple qu… --- ## [Nikon Scan with Negative Lab Pro](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nikon-scan-with-negative-lab-pro/583)
**Author:** [@Olli99](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Olli99)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nikon-scan-with-negative-lab-pro/583 "2025-11-28T10:36:41Z")
Hello, I am using for 35mm a Nikon Coolscan 4000. Are there any expierience scanning negatives as positives in Nikon Scan and then converted in NLP? For medium format I use an Epson and the Workflow in Epson Scan for N… --- ## [What could be causing this noise?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/what-could-be-causing-this-noise/9877)
**Author:** [@kylempack](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/kylempack)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/what-could-be-causing-this-noise/9877 "2025-11-26T04:46:18Z")
This roll of ColorPlus 400 has some negatives that look fine and some that are unusually noisy, like above. Almost all the negatives that contain sky are noisy. I scanned/converted all negs on the roll in the exact sa… --- ## [35mm Film Holder for Dimage Scan Elite 5400 II](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/35mm-film-holder-for-dimage-scan-elite-5400-ii/1728)
**Author:** [@Mino](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Mino)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/35mm-film-holder-for-dimage-scan-elite-5400-ii/1728 "2025-10-24T06:40:24Z")
I’ve had a 5400 scanner for years and with the passage of time, I’ve lost the Film Holder Now, with the C-19 lockdown and with time to spare, it’s frustrating that I cannot get my negatives scanned The part number is F… --- ## [Lock Exposure per scene or roll](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/lock-exposure-per-scene-or-roll/9770)
**Author:** [@ygMaz](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/ygMaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/lock-exposure-per-scene-or-roll/9770 "2025-10-20T17:53:52Z")
I know this question has been asked in variations a number of times, but it’s still a bit of an unanswered question to me in my specific scenario. My rolls are usually shot over more than one day/session and therefor co… --- ## [Epson F-3200 film holder](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/epson-f-3200-film-holder/9753)
**Author:** [@alimgerey](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/alimgerey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/epson-f-3200-film-holder/9753 "2025-10-05T17:23:28Z")
Hey there! I’ve bought Epson F-3200 film scanner., but it doesn’t have film holders. Maybe anyone could send me photos with measures so i can CAD it and 3D print? --- ## [Vue Scan DNG files to big](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vue-scan-dng-files-to-big/9730)
**Author:** [@Cisneros\_Camera](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Cisneros_Camera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vue-scan-dng-files-to-big/9730 "2025-09-23T08:24:11Z")
Hi All, So I just went back to flatbed scanning after doing DSLR scanning this last year. A project I’m on isn’t giving the right results for my medium format work. I’m scanning in 6x7 negs with an Epson v600. After sc… --- ## [Scanning Film Negatives with Epson Scan and Negative Lab Pro](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-film-negatives-with-epson-scan-and-negative-lab-pro/345)
**Author:** [@nate](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-film-negatives-with-epson-scan-and-negative-lab-pro/345 "2025-08-26T11:54:22Z")
If you’re using an Epson scanner to scan your color or black and white film negatives, chances are that your scanner came with the “Epson Scan” software. (If not you can always download it along with the drivers you need… --- ## [Nikon Coolscan 9000 Silverfast Profile](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nikon-coolscan-9000-silverfast-profile/3355)
**Author:** [@hipshootfilm](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/hipshootfilm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nikon-coolscan-9000-silverfast-profile/3355 "2025-07-29T01:08:21Z")
Does anyone know if there is a Scanner Profile for the 9000 and Silverfast? I seem to recall having to grab one for my Epson V750+ and Silverfast separately as it wasn’t installed in the normal package, is this the case… --- ## [Nikon IV vs Epson V600](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nikon-iv-vs-epson-v600/4544)
**Author:** [@Sethsg](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Sethsg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nikon-iv-vs-epson-v600/4544 "2025-07-13T07:52:38Z")
Hi, There is a guy in my area selling a Nikon Coolscan IV for $200 and there is also another person selling an Epson V600, which scanner should I get? I am only shooting 35 mm film right now. I don’t know if there are a… --- ## [Scanner not recognizing negatives](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanner-not-recognizing-negatives/4444)
**Author:** [@jayvee](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/jayvee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanner-not-recognizing-negatives/4444 "2025-06-14T19:55:54Z")
Hello everyone, my first time here, and in need of advice. I have an old Perfection 3200 which has always produced excellent scans from negs and slides. I kept my old computer as a spare, running Windows 7 so that I can … --- ## [Does NLP Work/Help With Slide Scans?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/does-nlp-work-help-with-slide-scans/9381)
**Author:** [@frankbiganski](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/frankbiganski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/does-nlp-work-help-with-slide-scans/9381 "2025-06-07T12:27:15Z")
I was sadly surprised to see such poor results from perfectly exposed scanned slides. I’ve been involved in the photographic industry since 1975, developing slides and both colour and black and white negatives and also p… --- ## [Plustek 7500i weird quirks?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/plustek-7500i-weird-quirks/9358)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/plustek-7500i-weird-quirks/9358 "2025-05-27T22:42:41Z")
Been scanning with a plustek 7500i and all in all I’m happy with it. It gives good detail and colors when paired with nlp. However, I’ve noticed two weird quirks of it, firstly it will give blurred areas at seemingly eve… --- ## [VueScan vs SilverFast quality?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vuescan-vs-silverfast-quality/9340)
**Author:** [@YangTegap](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/YangTegap)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vuescan-vs-silverfast-quality/9340 "2025-05-23T15:57:36Z")
I was using a V600 with SilverFast for several months. I took a break, and for some reason in the last few months SilverFast has stopped working with my scanner about half the time. I know that VueScan is very popular, b… --- ## [Flextight scanning and negative lab pro](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/flextight-scanning-and-negative-lab-pro/9214)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Y](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Alex_Y)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/flextight-scanning-and-negative-lab-pro/9214 "2025-04-25T13:33:40Z")
Hi I am new here and this is a huge learning curve for me. I recently started taking film photographs again and pulled out my old scanners out of the cupboard. I have Minolta Multi Scan Pro, Nikon ED5000 and Flextight… [Next page](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/c/flatbed-and-film-scanners/10.md?page=1)