how i scan 35mm and 120 film at home (scanning with film borders, and getting better colors)
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- in this video i explain my home scanning process for 120 and 35mm film! learn my tops to scan film with borders, and scanning film with the best possible color. there's also a comparison between epson scan, negative lab pro, and a lab scans (using a fujifilm frontier scanner) color comparison included.
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Scanning Gear and Software:
Negative Lab Pro: www.negativelab...
Epson V550: www.bhphotovide...
Ilford Antistaticum Anti-Static Cloth: www.bhphotovide...
Giottos Rocket Blaster Dust-Removal Tool: www.bhphotovide...
Anti-newton ring glass: www.betterscann...
and scan-tech.net
Archival Film Sleeve (35mm): www.bhphotovide...
Archival Film Sleeve (120 film) www.bhphotovide...
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I've scanned HUNDREDS of images with my V600 and was convinced that I should ditch it for lab scans. Thanks for posting this and saving me money.
brahhhhh i am right there with you! i felt a little cheated after getting NLP from my last year of shooting film lol
how did you download the epson scan 2 ?
I also use the V600 and love it. This video is really helpful also. It makes me want to rescan all my old family film.
Bro you are really good at communicating. Quick and straight to the point. Subscribed.
thank you so much!!!
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thanks for watching guys! here are my current video corrections:
- it seems as if Epson Scan 2 might be only available on Mac OS Catalina. I’m working to contact epson and see if a version will be releasing for windows.
- after you crop in to convert with NLP and edit, you can crop back out to see your borders again.
- i don't show myself using my dust removal tool before scanning. a link to the one i use occasionally is included in the description.
- if i went too fast im sorry but this is the man i was born to be. throw this joint on .5 speed LMAO
linusandhiscamera - using lightroom classic, does your NLP prompt you to run a “TIFF prep” from plugin extras before converting? played around with it last night and got different results with and without the extra step
Alan De Leon Taverna i think that’s the latest version of the software!! you should be good tiff prepping
Why not use Vuescan software with its built in / optimum film profiles. You only need the one piece of software rather than two .... a no brainer.
John Taylor because they come out looking like shit lol
Hey Linus, did you ever get an answer from Epson about their Epson Scan 2?
this is one of the best film videos I've ever seen, pretty bummed i just came across this source after i scanned 8 rolls tho lmao.
The scanner has a plane of focus that's usually slightly above the surface of the glass, so another purpose of the film holder is to sit them right above the glass so you get better sharpness. Some holders have little screw feet that you can use to adjust the height and get perfectly in focus scans.
Or if you're like me and miss focus in camera every time then it probably doesn't matter.
I've been having trouble getting my colors to where I want them when scanning at home.... this video was exactly what I needed, big thank you!
glad to help haley
Ive been watching photography videos going on a year, this channel is the best, precise, and most engaging channel I've come across. SUBBED!
Literally such a great teacher, Linus. I could do this so easily now and I’ve never done film. Love you buddy
Thank you Matthew! Love u too bruh bruh
I APPRECIATE THIS! I started scanning a few months back and could never get my negatives to look right. Definitely going to give negative lab a try!
give it a goooooo!
dog i’m so glad you made this video about including the film borders in the scans. people in the film community guard that secret like it’s the fucking krabby patty secret formula.
shouldn't be a secret!
This honestly convinced me to shoot film again cheaper in the long run. THANKS LINUS
YES! OF COURSE
Not even joking, this video is saving my life during quarantine. I found you off of twitter and love your genuine energy! Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a clear and consumable way. Your videos have literally taught me more than art school has haha
Wow! Thank you so much! I'm so glad I could help
the way your voice calms me down🥺 I love these :’))
You will find most Neg Lab Pro guys are using a mirrorless camera with macro lens as their preferred (best output) method of getting the negative on the computer. I use a X-T2 with 80mm macro which really does a great job over any flatbed scanner..and yes I use to use an Epson V600
Killed this video. Touched on everything from quickest scanning method, anti newton glass for borders, to converting through NLP... Good shit!
thank you dude!! glad you enjoyed it
Dude wow, don't usually comment, but had to share that this was incredibly easy to follow, you were informative, but also got to the point and your energy is insane- you made me feel excited rather than intimidated. Also provided everything one would want for "research" with the comparisons and different apps, didn't feel like I needed to watch anymore videos after this. You are a great teacher and video maker. Im really impressed. So excited to give my parents old film from the 70s/80s a new life, and maybe start dabbling in my own shots! Thanks
thank you so so much!! good luck scanning!
This is excellent. I really like the idea of not fooling with the film holders and negatives directly on the flatbed with anti-newton glass. Was not aware you could do that. Thank you very much, Linus.
i really appreciate this. i'm getting into film photography right as i'm about to stop taking classes and do it on my own which means i need an alternative when i don't have access to that lab anymore
i hope you use this process!
wth this has convinced me to get nlp. The colours look so good. I've always just used epson scan.
let me know what you think of your results!
Funny , I have a Epson V550 as well. Brand new when I bought it from Fry’s Electronics (back when the store was still selling stuff and is now trash). It’s in storage now in the shed. I’ll probably use it when I move out of my moms and off to university. Good videos by the way.
Yesss totally use it! And thank you!
So happy I found this video as I’m going to scan my first roll ever this week.
I feel stupid I don't understand the whole thing 😅 the dollar to philippine peso is killing me, its pricey but shooting film is still on my list, beautiful photos as always. 👏❤
hmu if your in the philippines haha, ive got a DSLR scanning setup, 100 pesos (2 dollars) per roll.
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Gonna try this for sure. I already have an Epson V600 and Lightroom. The lab scan fees are killing me. And they want extra for TIFFS! Not paying for that will make me a little less trigger shy blasting off photos. Great video!
Negative Lab Pro has made me a believer in home scanning!
Gave this method a go and didn't love the results. Colors were WAY saturated. Epson Scan 2 gave me more natural colors and i can play with the saturation if I want to. Not worth the $100 license, but if it works for someone..it works. Thanks for video!
I totally see where you're coming from! There's a lot of things you can do in the NLP editing window to play with the colors and levels. I'd give it another go, if I were you, but whatever method works best for your process: do it! One of my favorite things about NLP is that scanning as a positive gives you a digital archive of unaltered/unconverted negs...which is one reason i'll never go back to Epson Scan's native conversion. It's convient for sure...but thanks for watching!!
these vids are ROLLING out and i am loving it
YES THEY ARE!
The V-600 will also scan 110 ,126 and other format negatives. You can use after market holders or just lay the negative on the scanner bed as Photo Shop will straighten the pics up quickly.
lol damn that lab needs to step up their game
hahahaha i wonder how much control they have - i know those frontiers mainly handle the scan.
Woah I was just thinking about getting a scanner then your video popped up! Might have to get the epson after watching this 👌🏼 such a helpful video thank you !!!!
of course!
You are a literal angel, thank you for this quick and super informative video.
Thanks for this video, I just bought an Epson v600 and it was super useful !
Did i just watch a commercial for negative lab pro? Lol. Good video. I'm gonna have to check the software out.
yes. yes you did! hahaha just a happy customer over here.
You changed my life - THANK YOU SO MUCH. Also how are there so many videos out there about Epson Scan OG when Epson Scan 2 is so much better? Negative Lab Pro really should sponsor you as well - I'm sold.
You can't blame them - Epson Scan 2 just came out a couple months ago AND seems to be only Mac Available at the moment (news to me)
You're right, it hasn't been out for that long!
After searching for Epson Scan 2 I discovered something. It wasn't covered in your video (you may already know) but Epson is providing a free download to SilverFast SE for users who own the V550 and V600. I only used it for a few hours yesterday, most of what I know about the program is from TH-cam videos, but it seems like a more high-end program with a lot of great controls, which you usually have to pay for. All in all seems like it's a really great perk if it's something you'd be interested in playing around with!
Here's the link I used: epson.com/Support/Scanners/Perfection-Series/Epson-Perfection-V600-Photo/s/SPT_B11B198011?review-filter=macOS+10.15.x
I’ll get myself a scanner now that I’ve seen this video. Thanks a lot for this tutorial my bro
Hell yeah. Do it!
AMAZING BEST TH-camR FOR FILM EVER
hold your horses there partner
but thank u b
Most in-depth best-explained video for Scanning on TH-cam! Haven't found a better one
Just a quick question. Do you have to develop film before scanning? Thanks!
thank you! and yes, you have to have your film developed before scanning it!
Linus, you are so good at what you do, it shines from you ✨ amazing video once again, editing is amazing 😍 can’t wait for the next video
thank you Ena! i appreciate you.
Thanks for this. I have an Epson v700 and its an impressive scanner but I'm super pumped to try this for better, faster, correcter (lol) colors
I have been dreading going back to scanning color but I think you've saved me ❤
This is super useful, thanks a lot! And your pics are stunning!
thank you so much Noe!
My dude!!! Thank you very much for this useful information! I just received my epson V600 today! Yasss I can’t wait 🤙💯
Hell yes! Have fun!
It's been a while since I've seen a film video and actually learned something useful. Thanks for sharing all your research / experience. Totally stoked I found your work. Subbed!!
this is crazy! just starting my channel and i'm so glad people are finding it. thank you!
The creator of Negative Lab actually commented on Willen his video (isn't he your brother?) and said that you don't need to white balance on the border. Interesting to try that as well.
Your vibe is so good
man i been using silverfast for a year this is soo much better the colors or sooo much better thanks
got you 🤍
Nice vid. Just found your channel. Keep up the nice work. Love the lightness of how you explain your process.
thank you so much! how’d you find my channel - if i may ask
linusandhiscamera I was looking for epson scanner vids. I have some issues with my v850. Then TH-cam suggested me your channel
The M Photography that’s so cool! i’m new here. thank you for sharing!
you're going to do so well on this platform, great videos mate
thank you Sean!!! i'm so excited to keep this channel going. hope you enjoy my future videos
Loved watching your video! Really enjoyed your energy and clear communication. My problem is I'm a novice and don't know how to tell what makes one photo better than the other 😅
i just might have to try this bc i’m finna go BROKE bc of scanning costs at my lab, thank you good sir for the video😭
you should definitely try it out!
Silverfast + Negative lab requires some finesse but the non-destructive nature of a “raw” Silverfast positive gives you so much to work with now & in the future
it's 07:00 in the morning, but still, its a great video! thnx bruv!
i subscribed !
thanks for this buddy, i’m literally bout to switch up my workflow today and see wasup. thanks again
You dont need to crop into the image. It's ok to leave the border, that's what the border buffer setting is for.
Thank you so much for this! No one has addressed this huge issue !
Hi Linus, thanks for this video. I was wondering, why crop out the borders and color correct it before the NLP conversion when there is already a border buffer?
Hey! Really good video, I'm trying Negative Lab Pro now. Do you know why Epson scan 2 is so slow on my side? It takes around 4 -5 minutes for a single scan. Do you think the computer has anything to do with?
I figured it out. It's the Digital Ice Technology that takes so long.
I use SilverFast as my scanning software and it’s great. I would also evaluate that compared to this, since it has the ability to use the scanner’s built-in infrared scanner to to detect dust and eliminate it.
But second point. Wow this guy was charming. What a personality and a smile!
I've gotten a few comments about Silverfast - i need to check it out! That dust removal tool seems to be a biiiiig plus. Everyone i know that us SF bring it up. I'll give it a go!
Nice video! Super informative for someone just getting started.
I develop B&W in an old Rondinax daylight tank in Cine Film monobath . I scan with my cell phone on a home made light table and post process with a free version of the old Picasa software you can still find on Google .
It's good enough for social media and the whole set up cost me 50.00.
It's a good way to try it out for your first time . Picasa software does everything you need .
this is literally PERFECT!
Thank you!
wow finaly a really helpful video on scanning, thanks
thanks for watching!
Dude. You are so loved. Thank you. How long would you say this process takes altogether?
Would have loved to see a zoom in to see the detail after scanning them, but overall a great solution many of us were looking for
my 6x7 120 film has no border!! so how do I white balance?? using Lightroom auto?? please advise thanks. great video
This video is great . Made me Subscribe . Thanks for your contents , btw is That Vuhlandes?
it is!!! hope you enjoy the upcoming videos! just dropped one today.
Great video!! I have the epson v550 as well and i can't find a way to download epson scan 2 for my scanner, but i see you use it with yours without a problem. Could you please link me directly to where i can download it? I cant find it on epsons website.
Omg this video changed my life!!!? Thanks heaps braaaaah
Great video, man. But I thought the white balance tool was only to be used if you did camera scanning and had a camera raw?
Such a good video! Considering getting the Epson V600!
thank you so much!!! you should totally get it. i'm thinking about upgrading to an Epson V800 so i can scan 4x5 film.
Hello, thanks for sharing your process. I just sild my opticfilm 35mm scanner cause off step up to 120. Im wondering og i would ser much off a difference between the epson v500 and the v600. The first is 60usd and v600 is 300usd in Norway at least. Just wondering if it's worth the 240 extra dollars?
I bought Negative Lab Pro for my DSLR scans but you really made me think about getting a scanner for the higher resolution. Is there a big difference between the v600 and the more expensive v700 and v800 series?
well, honestly - the V550 is more than enough in my opinon since it can scan extremely high resolution. i'd only consider getting a v700 or v800 if you'd like to scan a little faster (the entire bed is a film scanner as opposed to the middle strip of the V550), AND they can scan 4x5 and 8x10 film.
Wait do you do this before or after getting your film developed?
dude after!!! never expose undeveloped film to light :D
just found your channel a while ago. Really like your content and the way you present the information. Looking forward to videos of your process and maybe some vlog type videos when you go out shooting.
Thank you! I'm in NYC filming a couple youtube videos out shooting this week. Lomography collab, and a couple more with other photogs.
you are an absolute legend for this. thank you
you know it bobby! i always got you.
That looks amazing! But silly question:
How can you take out the film to light without destroying it ?
Not a silly question! The film has been developed by me (or in other peoples cases, a lab, and now it is light proof!
@@linusandhiscamera thank you! I'm going to look how to develop a film myself ;)
porteauloin i have a video on that too!
first time watching a video of yours and i have to say that i really enjoyed this video! keep making great content xx subbed
awwww wow that's so nice of you! thank you! did YT recommend my channel?
linusandhiscamera no i actually found your video just by looking up “35mm film” bc i love watching film videos aha!
bro good video, underrated channel!
Great video!! I was wondering if you can help me, I am looking for something that is easy-to-use, for someone that doesn't have any experience in photography but I have hundreds of those one time disposable Fuji cameras and I am wanting to get the film developed. What suggestions can you give someone like myself on what scanner to purchase. Keep in mind I dont have a whole lot of knowledge on developing film and looking for some easy to use products.
I found your video and 2 other scanners, the price points for the other 2 are $500....
1. Pacific Image PowerFilm CCD Automated 35mm Film Scanner, Up to 24 Sec/Frame at 6MP Speed
2. Plustek OpticFilm 8200i AI - 35mm Film & Slides Scanner
Out of the 3 what one will be the easiest and give the best quality. I'm not to sure what to look at specifically for specs.
Can you please help
hi! good video! ✌🏽👏 I have a question, what do you select in color management in epson scan 2? 🤔 gamma 1.8/ gamma 2.2 or another option? 🤯
great video, it's a shame bc epson discontinued the v550 and the only ones i can find are $500 and won't ship to canada
Thanks!
I wonder, nowadays, epson or an plustek scanner. Hm any thoughts?
I've just purchased an Epson V600, but I don't have the money right now for negative lab pro. Do you know of any alternatives which are more affordable or maybe even free? Thanks!
Oh hey, that's me in the background lol Great vid Linus!
Awesome video! How do i add the border back in converting in NLP
Great video!!! Do you know if any way to scan film with borders in plustek 8200i ?
Love the video I’m still having one problem that I don’t know how to fix. I too have the Epson v550 but whenever I place the film flat on the scanner to get the boarder it can’t detect the film. Any tips?
Is it in the center of the glass pane where the backlight is present?
Did you set the document type to "color negative film?"
Thank you for the tech tip mr. linus
Also, excellent writing and video structure! Visual aids were great!
Hi, thanks for the great information, question: if I crop out the borders before NLP cooks the image, how do I reintroduce the border again, I mean the whole point of scanning with border is to show the border later right? Am I missing a step, or will NLP not work well with borders? Thanks in advance
Hey brother, can you post a link to download Epson Scan 2?
Hi! I just bought my epson v550 scanner. where can I download ''epson scanner 2'' and the lab plugin ? Help me out please
it sounds like a nice workflow...
Would this process also work for 127? And great video!
I'm totally new to this. When scanning films, do you need to keep them out of direct light?
Hey man! is the Epson v500 still good compared to the 550 and the 600? someone offered me a V500 for $25, regarding the quality and softness is it worth it or should I just buy the V600?
Hello, nice video. I have a question: Could I scan a 120 negative in any epson or canon or other scanner and then do the conversion in the negative lab pro? ( I mean without any negative carrier, and maybe only the AN glass).
Instant subscribe! Really nice video with no BS
thanks for the great video, you have a new subscriber :) would you reccomend using negative lab pro for black and white 35mm film, or is epson scan adequate for the job?
You haven't had any issues scanning right on the flatbed? Isn't the focus for that scanner like 1mm above the bed?
Is Epson Scan 2 not available anymore? Can't seem to find it on their site :(
Oh and you can get the v550 refurbished for $110 on Adorama with free shipping!! That’s where I got mine and it’s great!
FIRE! a steal.