Features
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Scans cut strips or uncut rolls of 120 or 220 medium format film quickly and easily
Includes masks for 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, and 6x9 formats
Keeps film perfectly flat for sharp scans thanks to an improved double S-curve film guide
Tighter, flatter, and smoother film advancement less prone to “drift” thanks to unique film cassette design
Interchangeable scanning cassette engages magnetically and requires no tools or hardware to swap out
Compatible with the Basic Film Carrier 120 MK2 Stabilizing Mask, which masks off excess light and securely mounts the carrier to any Negative Supply light source
Rigid carbon fiber construction with a matte finish for durability over extended use
Product dimensions (L x W x H): 7.1 x 4.5 x 1.4 inches
Product Details
The Negative Supply Basic Film Carrier 120 MK2 is the transformative update to the original, and keeps your film flatter while adding various new features and abilities, all while maintaining a lower price. The design has been greatly simplified by eliminating the complex hinge mechanism that was cumbersome to use.
It keeps your 120 medium format film completely flat by using the optimal length and depth measurements for an S-curve based on months of rigorous testing. Negative Supply has listened to feedback and added interchangeable, magnetically engaging format cassettes, which requires no tools to swap out. Standard with every Basic Film Carrier 120 MK2 are masks for 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, and 6x9 formats. Best results are achieved with the optional accessory Basic Film Carrier 120 MK2 Stabilizing Mask, which masks off excess light and securely mounts the carrier to the light source.
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.
