What we solved?
The biggest pain point with camera scanning is holding the negative flat. Unfortunately, existing solutions rely on strip holders that are incredibly slow to set up and use.
While varying concepts for digital camera film scanning exist today, MK1 is unique in that it scans full length, uncut rolls of 35mm film. Providing a much faster means of operation, having the ability to scan an uncut roll can allow an operator to scan an entire 36 exposure roll in 5 minutes or less. Alternatively, you can scan strips of 35mm film. Film Carrier MK1 can scan 35mm full and half frame film in strips or full rolls.
Features
Extremely Flat
Using a unique channel technology, each frame is forced flat using the guide path. This ensures there is near zero distortion for sharp images across the frame, perfect for using lenses that are sharpest at larger apertures or MF camera sensors.
Greater Control
Because of advancements in CMOS sensor technology, camera scanning now gives greater editing control for positive films like Kodak Ektachrome. Additionally, multiple exposures can be stacked if needed for greater dynamic range.
Faster Workflows
Unlike traditional flatbed scanning or scanning with strip holders, the MK1 quickly scans entire rolls without spending time having to carefully align delicate negatives.
Safer For The Emulsion
Because of the unique channel design, no part of the film emulsion comes into contact with MK1. Unlike other roller mechanisms that touch your image area, this only touches the outermost edges along the sprocket holes.
Negative Carrier MK1 + Pro Mount MK2
Introducing the Pro Mount MK1, designed to partner seamlessly with our Film Carrier MK1 35mm scanning unit. The Pro Mount MK2 offers added stability, precision, and dust removal capabilities to our scanning system. Read on for more info!
Stability
Our Film Carrier MK1 safely and easily attaches to the Pro Mount MK2, and the Mount offers added weight and widens the footprint of the unit, adding stability to the scanning process. While the Film Carrier MK1 is still stable without the Pro Mount, this ensures even greater stability and control.
Precision
Our Pro Mount MK2 is a precisely designed device featuring leveling feet to guarantee a level plane for scanning. The bottoms of the leveling feet also feature small anti-slip feet for added stability and precision.
Dust removal
Our most exciting feature on the Pro Mount MK1 saves you a tremendous amount of time and frustration in post production. Every Pro Mount MK2 includes an anti-static brush that securely attaches to the Mount, coming in line with the film gate of our Film Carrier MK1. Most dust and unwanted debris will be automatically removed from your film BEFORE scanning, saving you time and energy.
Lab Tested
Northeast Photographic
As one of the world’s most innovative film labs, Northeast Photographic is continually looking for new ways to deliver superior results with E6 scanning. Through an extensive beta phase, the MK1 has seen successful implementation in their workflow allowing for greater speed and consistency. We encourage anyone looking for film processing and scanning to look into their amazing services.
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