How to scan panoramic film negative images?
Panoramic film images can take up several frames, so they may be harder to scan than the typical 35 mm or 120 film formats. Panoramic cameras take wider images, for example, the Horizon Kompakt captures 24 mm × 58 mm images or even the Diana F+ with the panoramic mask frame, making the images more cinematic.
The most common way, albeit also time-consuming, is to scan panoramic images in small batches and stitch them together in photo-editing software.
You can also scan panoramic film negatives with a flatbed scanner or a medium format scanner paired with film holders. Take note that you should get film holders that don’t have dividers separating the frames in order to scan the whole span of your panoramic film image.
Another option for scanning panoramic film negative images is the DigitaLIZA Scanning Masks in 35 mm or 120 formats which also allows you to scan other special formats like sprocket rockets and overlapping exposures with your flatbed scanner or mobile phone, DSLR or mirrorless camera.
Meanwhile, the all-in-one Lomography DigitaLIZA+ and DigitaLIZA Max offer the same flexibility in scanning various formats with your smartphone or digital camera, even without a flatbed or dedicated film scanner.
Here’s a tutorial video on scanning special format films with the DigitaLIZA scanning kits:
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How to scan my film negatives at home
Depending on the method you’re going for, you will be needing some of the following to scan your film negatives: digital camera with macro lens or your smartphone, a tripod, a scanning mask or film holder, a flatbed scanner or dedicated film scanner, a light table/LED panel or scanning kits.
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What is the LomoLab?
The LomoLab is our film developing and scanning arm of Lomography. Found in Vienna and only available for mainland Europe, you can send in your rolls directly to us at Lomography – LomoLab, Kaiserstraße 34/12, 1070 Vienna, Austria.
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How and where can I get my film scanned?
Film processing labs that offer film development services will typically also offer scanning services.
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How to scan 120 film?
Like other film formats, you can scan a 120 film using a flatbed scanner, a dedicated film scanner fit for the 120 film format, paired with a scanning mask like the Lomography DigitaLIZA 120 film scanning mask, or scanning kits like the Lomography DigitaLIZA+ and DigitaLIZA MAX which comes with a 120 film holder.
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What are the different methods for scanning a film negative?
If you’re looking to invest in your own film processing equipment, or simply want to try out scanning on your own, here are the most common methods and what you will need to scan your film negatives.
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Can I scan my film negative using my smartphone?
The answer is yes! You can scan 35 mm and 120 film negatives using just your smartphone with scanning kits like the Lomography DigitaLIZA Max and our free in-browser Lomo DigitaLIZA LAB tool or by installing a film scan app on your phone to invert and enhance the images.
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How to scan overlapping frames?
You can scan film negatives with overlapping frames with a film holder or a scanning mask, a flatbed or dedicated film scanner, or a scanning kit like the DigitaLIZA+ and DigitaLIZA MAX.
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How to scan 110 film?
There are a few ways to scan 110 film, such as with Lomography’s dedicated DigitaLIZA 110 Scanning Mask, or Lomography DigitaLIZA+ and Digitaliza Max with a modified frame.
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How to scan sprocket holes and film borders?
Much like other film formats, you can scan sprocket holes and film borders using regular flatbed scanners or dedicated film scanners like the Lomography DigitaLIZA scanning kits.