05/26/2026
Your scanner matters! You might not think too much about how your film is scanned, so let’s take a look at some different ways that you can scan your images (and how they come out.)
Motion Picture Scanner
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Don’t be afraid to edit your film! This is the best scanning method if you like color grading your images. The motion picture scanner only sets the black point of the negative, producing a scan that is accurate to the film stock, and flat for color grading!
Frontier SP3000
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The Fujifilm Frontier line of scanners were professional-grade scanners made for film labs across the world. Although no longer in production, they remain very popular among the new wave of labs in the latest film resurgence. The Frontier SP3000 model allows for full frame scanning of negatives, allowing you to view the edge codes of your film negatives and capture the full image detail without any cropping or compromise.
Noritsu Scanner
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The Noritsu is the most popular film scanner among film labs worldwide. The scanners are designed for professional usage and for digitization of large quantities of film. These machines utilize digital ICE technology to remove dust + scratches from the film, delivering a digital copy of your film that is color accurate and ready to edit (or share).
DSLR Camera Scanner Setup
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This is a scanning method that is becoming more and more popular for people who want to start scanning at home. If you have a DSLR, you are already half way there.
What do you think you’ll try next? Let us know in the comments!
