Is the Sigma Art 70mm Macro lens good for scanning film?
What’s the best lens for scanning film negatives? The Sigma Art 70mm Macro is the top Learn Film recommended macro for DSLR scanning.
Scanning + Printing
Here we’ll discuss the latest film printing and scanning techniques for getting the most out of your film strips.
How do I scan Polaroid and Instax film? 4 devices compared
What’s the best way to scan Polaroid or Fuji Instax film? We tested four devices: the Epson V600, Doxie Go SE scanner, Polaroid App, and a DSLR camera to find out
How to scan Polaroids with a DSLR
Polaroids are the most difficult product to scan in the film photography world. Here’s how I conquered the Polaroid scan without spending money on expensive lighting setups.
What do I need to scan film negatives with a digital camera?
There are no easy kits that can be found for digitizing film with a digital camera. Here is what I use to create good scans quickly.
A beginner’s guide to medium format film photography
Here is everything you need to know when getting started with medium format photography, including affordable camera suggestions and advice
Essential Film Holder review after scanning 100 rolls
There are plenty of sponsored reviews of the Essential Film Holder available online, but not that many from actual users. Here’s my take on the EFH after scanning over 100 rolls on it this past year.
9 tips for new film photographers in 2023
Here are the 9 most important tips for photographers who are learning to take photos on film. This quick guide is the perfect place to start.
Film scan shootout: DSLR scans with extension tubes vs macro lens
Do you need to scan film with a macro lens? Or is a cheaper set of extension tubes good enough? Here’s a real, scientific comparison.
DSLR film scanning light sources: 3rd gen iPad VS Amazon tracing tablet
How much does the DSLR film scanning light source matter? Here’s a simple test using an old iPad versus a cheap tracing tablet from Amazon.
13 DSLR film scanning tips from Negative Lab Pro’s creator Nate
Negative Lab Pro has many features that make the plugin such an incredible resource for the film photography community. Here’s what I learned from talking to Nate.