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by _aavaa_ 1548 days ago
I also used to do flatbed scanning, and at one point even bought a scanner build to scan film.

Recently though I switched to just using my digital camera and a macro lens to scan the film, and the difference is unbelievable.

I found the digital camera better than the scanner in terms of just about everything.

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Do you have a jig to hold the phone/lens? Will have to look into this!
Yes. I ended up making one with parts and 3D printing. But there are plenty to buy.

Mine is build as follows: 1. I’m using threaded hoods to attach to my lens and create a cylinder extending out. 2. I have a second piece which slides over the end of the tube with a bit of movement closer/further from the sensor to fiddle with focus and magnification. 3. The piece that fits over the tube has a piece to hold the film and show only one exposure at a time. Behind the film is a diffuser and a light source.