FILM SCAN

We digitize all film formats, offering multiple quality services for various needs. Please review technical details and pricing below.

We are now in partnership with CSW Film Systems, offering easy dropoff/pickup from their location in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. CSW is Chicago's only downtown film development business and they continue to offer dip&dunk hand processing. Scan order forms, pricing, and general information are available at CSW as well as on this page. We are excited to offer a new level of convenience to Chicago's photography community.

Contact us via email or phone to discuss details, pricing, and timelines. To send us files, please visit our Info page for a link to our WeTransfer site.

Scan order forms, pricing, and general information are available at CSW as well as on this page.

PDFs

↳ Roll Scan Order Form
↳ Scan Pricing

PAYMENT DETAILS

↳ CSW does not accept payment for scanning and is billed separately
↳ scanning invoices must be paid to receive file transfer

SERVICES

ROLL SCAN

| scans of every frame on the roll; 3 day turnaround

SINGLE SCAN

| scan of one or more individual frames on a roll; 3 day turnaround

DRUM SCAN

| scan of one or more individual frames; highest quality; 14 day turnaround

DETAILS

↳ all scans are delivered at 300dpi and in AdobeRGB 1998 color (eciRGB/sRGB/CMYK available upon request)
↳ output and file sizes are approximate
↳ color negative, black and white, and positive film are provided at same cost
↳ color negative, black and white, and positive film are provided at same cost
↳ 16-bit TIF scans are best for printing (256 times more color values than 8-bit)
↳ file delivery through WeTransfer download link ; USB drive avb'l upon request
↳ contact us with special requests or requirements

EQUIPMENT

              


Noritsu LS-600 | 35mm film scanner for full un-cut rolls

Nikon CoolScan V | 35mm film scanner for single frames

Epson V850 Pro | flatbed color scanner for 120mm or 4x5