4x5 Light Source Pro

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). Designed with 35mm, 120 and 4x5 film in mind, the Negative Supply 4x5 Light Source Pro is created for those who demand a solid, reliable, and ultra bright light source with a high degree of color accuracy without compromise. The light source designed in-house, using black powder coated CNC machined aluminum for increased durability, screw-in rubber feet for stability, and in-house finished acrylic for increased brightness, CRI rating, and improved light uniformity. It features an EV rating of 16+ (97 CRI) and 15+ (99 CRI), 26,000+ LUX rating (97 CRI) and 17,500+ LUX rating (99 CRI). It is backwards compatible with all Negative Supply accessories for Light Source Mini, 4x5 Light Source Basic, and Pro Mount MK2 (or MK1). Product Dimensions (L x W x H): 7.875 x 7.125 x 1.375 (scanning area: 5.25 x 4.25). Product weight: 2lb 2.1oz (without power supply). Designed to be used with lenses up to 105mm full frame equivalent for 4x5 film scanning, and effectively any possible focal length for smaller than 4x5 inch film. Includes: 4x5 Light Source Pro International AC power supply with domestic and international power adapters Instructions 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 $