Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
I ran a short experiment using a flash to illuminate film while digitising. I wanted to see if the results were better than using a constant LED light. Find out my results, and process for the test using the chapter markers. Stick around for a discussion on potential improvements to the lighting aspect of DIY film digitisation.
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🎞️ Buy film - bit.ly/48iOnL4
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►WHAT I USE FOR HOME DEVELOPING AND SCANNING:
Paterson developing tank - amzn.to/3TwrFek
Rocket air blower - amzn.to/2G0pZpN
Negative sleeves - bhpho.to/47gAXyw
Negative binder - bhpho.to/3v93RmD
Canon 5D MK IV - bhpho.to/3vaVzLa
Canon EF 100mm Macro - bhpho.to/3NDO05X
The Essential Film Holder - bit.ly/47nuFOg
L116T LED light - amzn.to/3GMzKUE
Negative Supply gear - bit.ly/48564xU
🎞 Negative Lab Pro for converting scans - Get a free trial at bit.ly/3yGqW2f
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►CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - TLDR - Was it better?
01:00 - Why use a flash
01:49 - Difficulties
02:43 - How I set it up
04:25 - Flash vs LED comparison scans
05:54 - What are your thoughts?
06:14 - Technical aspects of lighting
07:21 - Would I recommend it?
07:40 - Future improvements to light sources
#filmphotography #filmscanning
I ran a short experiment using a flash to illuminate film while digitising. I wanted to see if the results were better than using a constant LED light. Find out my results, and process for the test using the chapter markers. Stick around for a discussion on potential improvements to the lighting aspect of DIY film digitisation.
►SUPPORT
🖼️ PRINTS - hashem.darkroom.com
☕ Buy me a Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm
📘 Buy my Zine - exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip
👕 Merch Shop - pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com
Note: Many of the following are affiliate links. You can use them at no extra cost to yourself, but in turn, help support me with a small commission on qualifying purchases.
📷 Film cameras at KEH - bit.ly/3RACoBM
🌍 Urth filters & camera accessories - bit.ly/45AP2Gy
🎞️ Buy film - bit.ly/48iOnL4
🎁 FilmPack7 Free Trial - tidd.ly/3tz1toH
►WHAT I USE FOR HOME DEVELOPING AND SCANNING:
Paterson developing tank - amzn.to/3TwrFek
Rocket air blower - amzn.to/2G0pZpN
Negative sleeves - bhpho.to/47gAXyw
Negative binder - bhpho.to/3v93RmD
Canon 5D MK IV - bhpho.to/3vaVzLa
Canon EF 100mm Macro - bhpho.to/3NDO05X
The Essential Film Holder - bit.ly/47nuFOg
L116T LED light - amzn.to/3GMzKUE
Negative Supply gear - bit.ly/48564xU
🎞 Negative Lab Pro for converting scans - Get a free trial at bit.ly/3yGqW2f
►SOCIAL
💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj
📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - instagram.com/pushingfilm
📷 Hashem on Instagram - instagram.com/hashemmcadam
📺 My Personal Youtube channel - @hashemmcadam
🧾 My Blog - exaframe.com/blog
►WEBSITE
🏠 exaframe.com
I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.
If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50
►CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - TLDR - Was it better?
01:00 - Why use a flash
01:49 - Difficulties
02:43 - How I set it up
04:25 - Flash vs LED comparison scans
05:54 - What are your thoughts?
06:14 - Technical aspects of lighting
07:21 - Would I recommend it?
07:40 - Future improvements to light sources
#filmphotography #filmscanning
