Suggested backlight sources for scanning film with DSLR

An additional diffuser is necessary with the Nanguang CN-T96 because the individual LEDs are clearly visible as hot spots.

I built a box from scrap 1/4" plywood that holds a pane of glass about 1/2" above the light panel. Two sheets of Dura-Lar matte were taped to the glass to smooth out the hot spots. I plan to try a sheet of 1/8" translucent plastic if I can find some. I believe what I want is described as 55% translucent, #2447 (?)



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