Pro Film Carrier 4x5 Adapter Plate for Light Source

Negative Supply exists to create tools for film photographers around the world that want to spend more time photographing and less time scanning. Their products allow you to digitize negatives using your digital camera and a macro lens in as little as 5 minutes (or less). The Negative Supply Pro Film Carrier 4x5 Adapter Plate for Light Source is designed to seamlessly connect the Pro Film Carrier 4x5 to either the 4x5 Light Source Basic MK2 or 4x5 Light Source Pro. The Pro Film Carrier 4x5 Adapter Plate is a friction fit adapter designed specifically for the Pro Film Carrier 4x5. Camera Scanning Considerations: Camera Body Just about any semi-modern, interchangeable-lens digital camera will work great for camera scanning. There are many mirrorless or DSLR options to choose from with large lens catalogs, tethered capture capability, and excellent image quality. Some high end cameras can even use pixel stitching to deliver extremely high levels of resolution. Macro Lens For camera scanning, the one real requirement is that your lens focuses close enough to capture the entire frame. For full frame cameras and capturing 35mm film, the term “1:1” designates a lens that will reproduce the 35mm frame exactly onto the full frame digital sensor. With crop-sensor bodies, 1:1 lenses focus even closer. Outside of reproduction factor (1:1), also look out for lenses that are sharp, have good color reproduction, limit internal reflections (modern coatings), and have very little vignetting. Finally, it’s generally best to use your macro lens stopped down 2-3 stops from wide open, as this gives a good combination of depth of field and sharpness. Software for Negative Conversion There are several plugins and standalone programs for converting digitally captured negatives into positive images. Most of the options presented here allow you to download a demo version to try before you buy and determine which one best suits your workflow. SOFTWARE REQUIRES CONTROL COST CS Negative+ Adobe CC/Mobile Prosumer FREE SmartConvert Mac/PC Consumer $$ FilmLab Mac/PC Consumer $$ Negative Lab Pro Adobe Lr Classic Prosumer $$ LaserSoft NegaFix SilverFast HDR 8 Professional $$$ ColorPerfect Adobe Ps Professional $