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**Author:** [@siroceans](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/siroceans)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/student-discounts/5661 "2026-09-23T21:36:20Z")
Hello! I have read on a couple of different sites about there being a discount for college students, however, browsing through the website I have not been able to figure out how to access it. Does anyone here know how to… --- ## [Let's see your DSLR film scanning setup!](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/lets-see-your-dslr-film-scanning-setup/27)
**Author:** [@nate](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 460\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/lets-see-your-dslr-film-scanning-setup/27 "2026-09-22T19:03:31Z")
Ok, let’s see it! Pictures and/or descriptions of your current DSLR Scanning setup. Just reply to share it! (Bonus points for sharing a few conversions using your setup!) --- ## [AutoColor Script Crash V2.4.2](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/autocolor-script-crash-v2-4-2/10404)
**Author:** [@brittonh](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/brittonh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/autocolor-script-crash-v2-4-2/10404 "2026-09-22T10:58:50Z")
Hey folks, LR Classic, Mac OS 27 Golden Gate, NLP 2.4.2 and getting the following error as well as NLP crashing. This wasn’t happening before I updated to Mac OS 27. I have uninstalled and deleted NLP, redownloaded and r… --- ## [Stand alone version](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/stand-alone-version/10022)
**Author:** [@Photoman](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Photoman)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/stand-alone-version/10022 "2026-09-20T19:24:35Z")
I’ve been a satisfied user for a while now but to computers not running the latest operating systems cannot use a copy of Adobe Lightroom Classic to accommodate the Neg Lab Pro plugin. A stand alone version is needed ple… --- ## [Blacks Clipping](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/blacks-clipping/10386)
**Author:** [@FrankOz](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/FrankOz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/blacks-clipping/10386 "2026-09-20T19:02:58Z")
Recently my conversions have come out with crushed blacks that are clipping even though there is clearly information visible on the negs and i take care not to clip either shadows or highlights when camera scanning (Fuji… --- ## [Let AI Interpret Color, Let NLP Render](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/let-ai-interpret-color-let-nlp-render/10392)
**Author:** [@Guoming](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Guoming)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/let-ai-interpret-color-let-nlp-render/10392 "2026-09-20T12:27:42Z")
Hi Nate and everyone, I recently did a small experiment with AI image editing that gave me a result I honestly wasn’t expecting, and it made me wonder whether there might be an interesting application for this kind of t… --- ## [Sync Error engine setting reverts back to v1.0 - v2.1](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/sync-error-engine-setting-reverts-back-to-v1-0-v2-1/10403)
**Author:** [@kwani](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/kwani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/sync-error-engine-setting-reverts-back-to-v1-0-v2-1/10403 "2026-09-19T23:23:06Z")
I set the Engine to v3.1+, made adjustments in the Advanced tab, and then used “Sync” (with all options checked). However, on the synced images, the Advanced tab settings are not copied over, and the Engine setting reve… --- ## [Scans with oversaturated colours (cyan mostly)](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scans-with-oversaturated-colours-cyan-mostly/10402)
**Author:** [@gab96i](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/gab96i)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scans-with-oversaturated-colours-cyan-mostly/10402 "2026-09-19T20:27:39Z")
Hi all, I’ve read through the existing threads on color casts but haven’t found something that matches what I’m seeing, so apologies if I’ve missed an obvious answer. The problem: I’m converting TIFF scans from a pro l… --- ## [Unmounted slides](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/unmounted-slides/10385)
**Author:** [@JSP](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/JSP)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/unmounted-slides/10385 "2026-09-18T16:43:02Z")
I have a question regarding DSLR “scanning” of unmounted slides. I own a Canon EOS 6D + Tamron 90mm DI SP Macro objective. I plan to get the necessary gear for digitizing what I got which includes b&w and color 35mm and… --- ## [Option to place "positive copy" image on top of stack by default](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/option-to-place-positive-copy-image-on-top-of-stack-by-default/7543)
**Author:** [@taylor](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/taylor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/option-to-place-positive-copy-image-on-top-of-stack-by-default/7543 "2026-09-18T14:59:57Z")
I use a positive TIFF copy of all of my scans as part of my workflow, and part of that workflow involves moving the positive image to the top of the stack after I create them. I certainly would find an option to create t… --- ## [Green/Teal Fog only on certain photos](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/green-teal-fog-only-on-certain-photos/10396)
**Author:** [@James.p](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/James.p)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/green-teal-fog-only-on-certain-photos/10396 "2026-09-17T08:12:44Z")
Hello, I scanned in a roll and have this weird green fog on either side of the photos. I think I saw an answer somewhere about clipping the orange? I can’t find it though. I scanned in full darkness and this isn’t on eve… --- ## [Converted Scans come in super dark - am I doing something wrong](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/converted-scans-come-in-super-dark-am-i-doing-something-wrong/10394)
**Author:** [@niklaswitzigmann](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/niklaswitzigmann)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/converted-scans-come-in-super-dark-am-i-doing-something-wrong/10394 "2026-09-16T04:44:55Z")
Hi all, I was hoping someone could help me figure out if I am doing something wrong in my conversion of this attached scan. When I first hit convert in NLP, the converted image (without edits made to it), comes in supe… --- ## [Changes to Settings in NLP not appearing on image in LrC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/changes-to-settings-in-nlp-not-appearing-on-image-in-lrc/10379)
**Author:** [@BeardyLong](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/BeardyLong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/changes-to-settings-in-nlp-not-appearing-on-image-in-lrc/10379 "2026-09-07T18:55:46Z")
I’ve just got a new Mac after the last one died and have re-installed LrC and NLP - all my images seem to be where they should be … phew! However, it’s behaving strangely when I open NLP to edit an image and when I cycle… --- ## [Editing via NLP in Lightroom vs converting then editing in Photoshop](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/editing-via-nlp-in-lightroom-vs-converting-then-editing-in-photoshop/10368)
**Author:** [@landonedwards](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/landonedwards)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/editing-via-nlp-in-lightroom-vs-converting-then-editing-in-photoshop/10368 "2026-09-07T17:48:45Z")
Hey there! Curious to get some input here: Are there any advantages to fully editing images via NLP within Lightroom as opposed to just converting via NLP (and maybe some minor adjustments) and then working with the pos… --- ## [Strange vignette or bleed halfway through a roll - A7CR](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/strange-vignette-or-bleed-halfway-through-a-roll-a7cr/10313)
**Author:** [@Timmy](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Timmy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/strange-vignette-or-bleed-halfway-through-a-roll-a7cr/10313 "2026-09-06T13:42:20Z")
Hi, after some help with camera scanning my negatives. Camera: Sony A7CR - using 4 and 16 shot mode - ARW → DNG with PixelShift2DNG Lens: Sigma 70mm Macro, 7Artisans 60mm Macro (APS-C) Film holder: Valoi easy35v2 Con… --- ## [Suggested backlight sources for scanning film with DSLR](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/suggested-backlight-sources-for-scanning-film-with-dslr/130)
**Author:** [@TomasF](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/TomasF)\ **Replies:** 330\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/suggested-backlight-sources-for-scanning-film-with-dslr/130 "2026-09-06T09:40:07Z")
Nate Weatherly posted a pretty thorough reply to a post on Facebook with generic recommendations for light sources that would work better than LED plates such as tracing panels etc. I know @Richard1Karash has done a pret… --- ## [Horrible conversions](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/horrible-conversions/10362)
**Author:** [@sanchez\_productions](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/sanchez_productions)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/horrible-conversions/10362 "2026-09-03T15:58:40Z")
Here are some buns NLP conversions. for alot of them they come out super duper purple, especially if a photo is somewhat underexposed . ive even taken the photos on my canon r6m2 at bracketed expoures, under, middle and … --- ## [User Presets not saving](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/user-presets-not-saving/9710)
**Author:** [@Bogneris](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Bogneris)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/user-presets-not-saving/9710 "2026-08-29T11:54:49Z")
I’m trying to save my own NLP settings presets, but they are nowhere to be found after saving. Settings \> Create New Preset… I give it a name and hit save preset. But I cannot find the new preset anywhere. Not in the … --- ## [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… --- ## [Community Based Profiles with Ratings sort by Filmstok](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/community-based-profiles-with-ratings-sort-by-filmstok/10365)
**Author:** [@DanDrum](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/DanDrum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/community-based-profiles-with-ratings-sort-by-filmstok/10365 "2026-08-28T23:16:56Z")
Hi, it would be awesome to have the option to upload our own profiles or download profiles shared by the community through a modal that opens and syncs with the website. I attached a screenshot from the 3D printing sof… --- ## [Non "Lab" profiles are way too dark](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/non-lab-profiles-are-way-too-dark/10359)
**Author:** [@l.vondrenkmann](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/l.vondrenkmann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/non-lab-profiles-are-way-too-dark/10359 "2026-08-24T17:28:21Z")
When converting my negatives, they initially look fine. If I select any profile that isn’t one of the “Lab” profiles, however, the converted image darkens a lot, forcing me to raise brightness and exposure almost all the… --- ## [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… --- ## [Full Frame vs MFT; Megapixels; CS Lite settings](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/full-frame-vs-mft-megapixels-cs-lite-settings/10209)
**Author:** [@NickJenn](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/NickJenn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/full-frame-vs-mft-megapixels-cs-lite-settings/10209 "2026-08-20T09:02:25Z")
Hi there, I am new to the community, close to ordering NLP to hopefully refine my very first camera scanning project, to scan all my 1980’s / 90’s consumer 35mm film. Some are re-scans from when I had a Nikon Coolscan V… --- ## [A free online autocroper](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/a-free-online-autocroper/10340)
**Author:** [@Alban](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Alban)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/a-free-online-autocroper/10340 "2026-08-19T17:53:05Z")
web autocropper Hi all, I set up a small community lab last year, complete with a camera scanning setup, and although inverting film scans has become quite doable, we found manually cropping dozens of rolls at a time w… --- ## [Shutter type on Sony A7Riv](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/shutter-type-on-sony-a7riv/10348)
**Author:** [@JoeStrummer](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/JoeStrummer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/shutter-type-on-sony-a7riv/10348 "2026-08-17T22:56:34Z")
I know this has been discussed before, I have looked at some of the older threads, but wondering if there was any new consensus or options about the benefits of the different shutter types on my new-to-me Sony A7R iv wit… --- ## [Cure for camera rotating around tripod socket](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/cure-for-camera-rotating-around-tripod-socket/10347)
**Author:** [@VladS](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/VladS)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/cure-for-camera-rotating-around-tripod-socket/10347 "2026-08-17T11:31:34Z")
If you have been in camera scanning even for a week, you’ve probably seen this copy stand arm with a screw dozens of times — cheap stand or expensive one, it ends in a twist knob that threads into your camera’s tripod… --- ## [Floor vibration damping?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/floor-vibration-damping/10329)
**Author:** [@Noddemix](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Noddemix)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/floor-vibration-damping/10329 "2026-08-14T14:05:15Z")
Has anyone had issues with vibration that they were able to solve, outside of moving their rig onto a solid concrete floor away from traffic? My first-floor studio overlooks a busy road with HGVs rattling past. I can sc… --- ## [Strange results from DSLR scans](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/strange-results-from-dslr-scans/10325)
**Author:** [@alexs](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/alexs)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/strange-results-from-dslr-scans/10325 "2026-08-12T05:32:38Z")
I made two different scans of the same image that should be at least similar. (The film here is grainy and dirty, but that’s beside the point.) The bottom one was from a DSLR scan that included several strips of film. In… --- ## [Activation issues](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/activation-issues/10338)
**Author:** [@DSPatrick](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/DSPatrick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/activation-issues/10338 "2026-08-10T02:58:21Z")
I have installed trial, then purchased license and activated. Two questions: Why do I have both a “Negative Lab Pro” and a “Negative Lab Pro v3”? Why is the v3 greyed out? I have reinstalled and also deactivate and r… --- ## [Thank you NLP & goodbye](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/thank-you-nlp-goodbye/10279)
**Author:** [@yovvoy](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/yovvoy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/thank-you-nlp-goodbye/10279 "2026-08-09T01:01:12Z")
I have been a NLP user for the last few years and it truly is an impressive piece of software. I have processed thousands of negatives through it and got my process down pat. Enter trichromatic scanning… for me it’s impo… [Next page](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/latest.md?page=1)