Features
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Easy-to-use digital camera scanning bundle
Capable of scanning 35mm and 120 film in minutes
LED light source dedicated to scanning, with 3 modes made to deliver the best quality scans from B&W negative, color negative, and color slide film
Product Details
“Valoi” is a Finnish word meaning light and creation — a nod to the creativity of analog photography. VALOI's Scandinavian roots are visible in the minimalism and functionality of their designs. VALOI 360 is a film holder system that provides an easy and effective way to digitize your film using a digital camera. With the right setup, the VALOI 360 system can deliver faster and higher quality scans than traditional flatbed scanners.
The VALOI 360 Enthusiast Bundle is a great value for those who want convenience and professional results without breaking the bank. The setup is sturdy, delivers a high quality light source, and includes VALOI's two main film holders, making for the perfect entry point into camera scanning for the enthusiast or those upgrading from other systems.
Includes
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1x 35mm Film Holder
- 1x 120 Film Holder
- 1x Light Adapter + Holder Plate
- 1x CS-LITE
35mm Film Holder
The VALOI 360 film holders are the foundation of the 360 system. The double S-curved track keeps the film exceptionally flat for the highest quality scans. The 35mm Film Holder is optimized for full, uncut rolls of standard 35mm film with a frame size of 24x36mm (no sprockets are shown). Cut strips can be used, but flatness may vary.
120 Film Holder
Like the 35mm Film Holder, the 120 version features a double S-curve that keeps the film flat for high quality scans. It can accomodate frames up to 6x9 in size for single capture scanning. Film Format Masks for 6x4.5, 6x6, and 6x7 are available separately for cutting down on excess spill light.
Light Adapter + Holder Plate
The CineStill CS-LITE slides into the VALOI 360 Light Adapter and is secured with a set screw from the side. Four adjustable rubber feet provide a firm grip onto the scanning surface and can be used to level the apparatus for perfectly sharp scans. The metal holder plate secures the Film Holders to the Light Adapter for a more complete, stable scanning platform.
CS-LITE
The CineStill CS-LITE light is a compact light source specifically designed for scanning 35mm and 120 film with a digital camera. It features a CRI of 95+ for high color accuracy and a brightness of EV 15+ to provide sufficient illumination for even the densest of negatives. The color temperature can be adjusted to properly suit different types of film, such as color negative, color positive, and black and white using the built-in remote control.
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.
