Scanning with DSLR

Scanning with DSLR
So what does “Digitizing film with a digital camera” actually mean? Traditionally, film negatives and color slides are digitized with flatbed or drum scanners. Since high-resolution DSLR have become common and widely used, simply “taking a photo” of the negative or slide has become a timesaving and sufficient option. This list outlines the digitization workflow:


 * 1) Illuminate your negative
 * 2) Mount a closeup or macro lens to your DSLR
 * 3) Having your camera on a tripod, focus on the “film grain”
 * 4) Take a photo
 * 5) Load the image on your computer
 * 6) Edit as needed

Every single step and any technical gear used in digitizing work flow can be optimized to rocket science – but it does not have to. Most people will completely be fine with digital images that can be printed up to 20 inch and look good on screen and social media – at least better than the small scans from their drug store's Photo CD; Many others like the idea to have a versatile 6000×4000 pixels RAW file to work on, saving the money for expensive high-res scans from a professional film lab.

Gear
This section will discuss various components invoved: lenses, camera, light sources, holders, etc

The Theory
A lot of original discussion in the Group was related to focusing techniques, what is grain, what is sharpness, and acheivable resolution

Sampe Rig Gallery
Number of folks have build various rigs from the simple to very elaborate. All are invited to discribe their rigs and share the knowledge.

Commercially Available Products
That page lists more or less complete setup available for purchase or Do It Yorself projects

Sample images
Space to showcase the images and describe the intricacies involved.