Features
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The most advanced 120 film scanning carrier on the market
Scans all 120 formats from 6x4.5 to 6x9
Modular design with replaceable internal cassette for future updates and accessories
Interchangeable roller module available for alternative film formats
Tighter, flatter and smoother film advancement with updated transport mechanism
Solid machined aluminum frame for durability and professional use
Works with existing Pro line of accessories
Product Details
The Negative Supply Pro Film Carrier 120 MK2 is the ground-up redesign of the Pro Film Carrier 120, boasting a wide array of unique features and new functionality at the same price. The previous design has been greatly simplified eliminating the complex hinge mechanism and opting for a newly designed s-curve film track. Developed over months of rigorous testing to determine the optimal measurements, it keeps your medium format film completely flat and stable during scanning.
The Pro Film Carrier 120 MK2 builds on the modularity of Negative Supply system by not only featuring an interchangeable, magnetically-engaging film cassette, but also an interchangeable roller module for additional formats just like the newly revised Pro Film Carrier 35 MK2. Standard with every Pro Film Carrier 120 MK2 is an interchangeable mask set for 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, and 6x9cm formats. This product will be compatible with dozens of other larger than 35mm film formats with film advancing capability in the near future! The all-new Pro Film Carrier 120 MK2 is the new benchmark for film photographers.
The optional Pro Film Carrier 120 MK2 + Pro Mount MK2 (select from "Type" drop-down menu) pairs the Pro Film Carrier 120 MK2 with one of the core Pro accessories, the Pro Mount MK2. This kit will allow you to level out your film scanning plane when you’re working on an uneven surface and adds an anti-static dust brush that your film passes through before being scanned.
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.
