03 Sep 2026

Scanning negatives with a camera

Flatbed scans never looked sharp enough, so I started digitising negatives with a digital camera.

A macro lens, a light panel and a simple holder give surprisingly good results. Keeping the film flat is the hardest part.

Dust is the eternal enemy. A blower and clean gloves save hours of retouching later.

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