Professional Film Scanning Services
Film SCANNING
Choose Your Scanner
Noritsu Mini Lab
An economical scanning solution for negatives and chromes. This scanner is optimized for negatives but makes acceptable scans from transparencies and retains your highlights without crushing your blacks – and it’s great with skin tones.
Imacon Flextight X5
The Flextight X5 scanner, by Hasselblad, produces excellent, near-drum scan quality files at a fraction of the drum scan cost. Ideal for editorial, portfolio, retouching, web use or large printing. The X5 scanner has a dynamic range of up to 4.9 and a maximum non-interpolated optical resolution of 8000 dpi for 135mm, 3200 dpi for 120 film and +2000 dpi for 4×5 film, ensuring your color negatives, black & white negatives, and chromes are scanned for optimal quality.
This scanner delivers detailed files suitable for retouching and large prints up to 20×24” (for larger print sizes we recommend a drum scan) from standard frame sizes such as 35mm, 6×4.5cm, 6x6cm, 6x7cm, 6x9cm and 4×5 inches. Each scan is manually adjusted for color and exposure by a skilled technician – you may need to do additional adjustments to achieve optimal results.
Film must be cut to accommodate scanning by this scanner, and these scans will not include rebate, border or sprockets of film.
Color references should be provided when scanning negatives to achieve the most favorable results.
Note: Some cropping may occur.
Crosfield Celcius 6200 Drum Scanner
Priced per single image, a Drum scan captures the full tonal range and detail in any original. Ideal for capturing your image to retouch and larger size reproduction, we scan film from 35mm up to 8×10” and nonstandard film sizes such as 110, 126, and panoramics.
The entire frame of any format – including rebate or borders – can be scanned. Virtually unlimited resolution results in file sizes up to 2GB from any original. This service includes manual adjustments for color and exposure, and will be a reasonable match to originals or unmanipulated photographic samples.
We can also achieve specific output dimensions and resolutions. Slight scratches on the originals are reduced due to the oil-mounting process of the scan. Film strips are cut to accommodate mounting on the glass scanner drum.
If a color reference is not provided, then the color, density, and contrast of the image will be done according to our best discretion.
About Film Scanning at The Icon
Film scanning is an essential service for individuals and organizations looking to preserve and digitize their processed film. At our scanning facility, we specialize in film scanning, negative scanning, and artwork scanning, offering comprehensive solutions to cater to various needs.
When it comes to film scanning, we have the expertise and equipment to handle entire film rolls of different formats, including 35mm, 120mm, and 220mm. Our dedicated Noritsu scanner is specifically designed for efficiently scanning complete film rolls. With this advanced technology, we can capture each frame, ensuring that every moment of your film is preserved and converted into high-quality digital files.
For those seeking to digitize individual frames, we employ a range of scanners to meet specific image requirements and end-use purposes. The Noritsu scanner is a versatile option, known for its precision and ability to capture details. It is particularly suitable for everyday scanning needs. If you require higher image quality and fine detail reproduction, we also offer the Imacon and Drum Scanners. These scanners are renowned in the industry for their exceptional capabilities in capturing the nuances and textures present in individual frames.
In addition to film scanning, we extend our services to negative scanning. Negatives are valuable assets that hold the raw image data captured during the original film exposure. Our negative scanning process ensures accurate reproduction and preservation of the original image integrity. We carefully handle and scan the negatives using our specialized scanners, paying close attention to color accuracy, dynamic range, and sharpness. By converting negatives into high-quality digital files, we enable easy access, sharing, and preservation of these important visual records.
Artwork scanning is another area of expertise we offer. We understand the significance of accurately capturing the details, textures, and colors present in artworks such as paintings, illustrations, or mixed media creations. Our advanced scanning equipment and skilled technicians ensure high-resolution scans that faithfully reproduce the essence and beauty of the artwork. These digital reproductions can be utilized for printing, archiving, or online display, allowing artists and art enthusiasts to showcase their creations in the digital realm.
Whether you need film scanning, negative scanning, or artwork scanning services, our goal is to provide exceptional quality and meticulous attention to detail. We strive to preserve the originality and artistic vision of your analog assets while converting them into digital formats for easy access and long-term preservation. With our expertise and state-of-the-art scanning technology, we ensure that your memories, negatives, and artwork are faithfully captured and safeguarded for generations to come.