Digitizing 35mm negatives: scanner or macro lens?

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p.2 #1 · Digitizing 35mm negatives: scanner or macro lens?

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Aug 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM

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p.2 #2 · Digitizing 35mm negatives: scanner or macro lens?

Apologies about the delay. Updating on the setup I just did.

Using cutenewdesign rgb light source, film holder along with their super sturdy copy stand. Priced much lower than negative supply but better qualify.

Do have discount code for cutenewdesign, let me know if any of you need it..feel free to send me a msg

Aug 28, 2026 at 12:24 AM

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Still tweaking the work flow. Will post results once I get everything done at a good range

Aug 28, 2026 at 12:27 AM

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p.2 #4 · Digitizing 35mm negatives: scanner or macro lens?

I tried the flatbed scanner approach. The results were satisfactory, Then went with a Negative Supply setup, Nikon Z8, Nikkor 105 macro using manual focus peaking. Once exposure set, process is fast. Negative strips are even faster. Considering the time to load and unload slides into the flat bed carrier, I favor the Negative Supply route. I think the back lighting on the Negative Supply kit is better then the flat bed.

Sep 03, 2026 at 06:21 PM

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