Flatbed scanners take an eternity to produce quality results.
Scanning film rolls at home with a DSLR is much more instantaneous. The primary carriers from Negative Supply ensure your scan will be ready in under 2 minutes with unmatched quality in the comfort of your home. I've been shooting analog for several years and have tested various flatbeds, apps, and DSLR scanning with an iPad, and honestly, it just never looked exemplary to me (no shade if that's what you have at your disposal!). There are months when I shoot over 20-30 rolls for client work, and taking that insane amount of time to scan each frame became a huge hassle that took me away from actual shooting time.
I was blown away by the results from Negative Supply's at-home scanning kit. Scanning took less time than setting up my camera gear, and the quality of scans paired with my Canon R5 was fantastic. I mainly shoot a mix of 35 and 120 (both color and B&W), so it's nice to have a single setup that allows me to scan both mediums swiftly and efficiently.
Note: For this example, all 35 mm images were shot on a Contax G1 and a Fuji GA645i for the 120 images. Film stocks used were Kodak Portra 160, Portra 400, and Kodak Gold 200.
Gear Used:
👉 Negative Supply Complete Basic Kit(this includes both the 120 and 35mm film carriers)
👉 Basic Film Carrier 35 Scanning Hood (This helps with eliminating extra light to get better results)
👉 4x5 Light Source Basic ( I used the 99 CRI version)