Film Scanning with a Cheap Old Digital Camera - A Budget Build

[@KyleMcDougall]

The winner of this setup is Keith Parker @keithparker7412. Congrats! Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and we can arrange to get this to you. Cheers.

[@abdulkadireraslan2330]

hi is there still a way to win this setup?

[@bornjett]

I'm glad this is an actual budget setup. Half the "budget camera" videos/article online start with a $1,000+ camera.

[@SatanSupimpa]

It's funny that I probably watched every single one of your videos, but I haven't shot film since I was a child.

[@mustardmikey]

Really appreciate you doing more budget setups, means a lot to those of us who can't spend too much

[@joeck]

Wasn't sure if I needed a 35mm scanner but after seeing these results I need a setup like this for myself. Getting decent scans of film is really pricey so this is a great alternative. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@PurpleStormProductions]

I started shooting film at the beginning of last year, and I've fallen in love with it. It's made me inspired to go out, tinker with the results, and therefore made me a better photographer without question. Planning on finally purchasing a medium format camera this summer, and I can't wait how my process will change because of that.

[@seanms35]

Thank you for experimenting with the budget scans. Also big big thank for all of our previous under/overexposure experiments with all the different films 😊

[@thomasmayhew769]

Man, it's so cool to see just how much detail you're able to pull out of the film! Sweet little set up!

[@christossagiorgis9856]

Very cool to see an affordable way to get some quality scans at home!

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

Cool video man! Appreciate how well you articulate yourself in front of the camera. Your ability to share information and tell stories is really inspiring!

[@Johan-vw2te]

If this is all I need I have to rethink some of my previous purchases. It's great to challenge ideas and this video proves you can achieve a lot with a little.

[@JamieMPhoto]

I love this. I try to tell people that camera scanning comes out so far below something like a V800 and the quality is generally excellent even with older cameras. Things like convenience and ease can improve drastically with equipment upgrades, but getting good general scans is so attainable.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks to everyone who commented and entered. I'll be announcing a winner in the next couple of days!

[@WhiteVaille]

Wow, yeah, I think this gives me a new perspective, that I don't absolutely have to have a recent camera body and lens, as much as I'd prefer them, to still get really impressive, solid results, that i think still beat out film scanners, not only in price but also utility. I usually strive for as close to perfection as I'm able, but this looks like it's far better than I'd have imagined, despite the body being 6 years old already.

[@rghunterful]

Nice example of being smart and avoiding a large expense. Thanks!

[@gregwardecke]

What a great video Kyle! I like that you put an emphasis on affordability and not letting “perfect” be the enemy of “pretty damn good!” because your results are pretty damn good! Looking at my old digital camera, assorted film camera lenses and an old enlarger base I’m a light source and film holder away from giving this a try. Once again thanks for your focus on affordability and showing that creativity isn’t just behind the lens. Oh, a little overdue, congratulations on 100K subscribers! Not a feat that comes without hard work and dedication. Well done.

[@duncandodgson2888]

I have been researching beginner setups and then this video drops. Kismet Kyle.

[@mint5261]

This is awesome, these look so much nicer than lab scans, would be a pretty solid setup to have!

[@PawsOffMyPancakes]

Photography has been an important outlet for me, and cost-effective hacks like this have really made it possible.

[@nino8344]

I am absolutely in love with the quality of the film scans you've done with Veloi and this setup! The colors are so vibrant and true to life, and the sharpness and detail in each shot are truly stunning. Keep up the amazing work and thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@ShaffafAhmed]

how did he get the colors ? all i see is just normal film camera colors when he is taking the pic.

[@olipinter]

Hands down best comparison videos out there when it comes to scanning, film vs digital, etc. been watching for some time and I always found your work to be the most helpful. Also good luck to everyone entering!

[@synistralyssw2275]

Wow! So crazy how close the results are between the GFX and the cheaper set-up! Thanks for doing those tests for us! I’ll never get tired of the more nerdy/test videos! :))

[@randallstewart1224]

The limiting element of these types of digital copying to get digital film copies is the lens. The best lens regardless of money spent is going to reach its limits around a 24 meg digital camera. You can use far more sophisticated cameras, but you won't get more image which isn't there to be gotten. (They will generate a larger file size, but you won't get more image detail, just noise.) Here, the old Canon 50mm lens is not near the cutting edge of optics, but good enough to match the rest of the package. That's going on here is pushing sale of a bunch of plastic crap to hold the film and backlight it. You can loose most of that stuff and get there for a lot less cash.

[@davidgates3044]

Just the setup I’ve been looking for to scan my old negatives. Thanks for showing us how to put it together

[@jsmxwll]

If the head is always going to be pointed down like that, get some 2-part epoxy putty and pack it into the hinge and behind the hinge to act as a gusset. That will make it a lot more rigid and cost ~$10 and a little bit of time. Hitting the surfaces with sandpaper first to make sure the putty has something to grab onto is also a good idea, so maybe ~$12?

[@nerwin]

Just goes to show you that you don't always need expensive equipment to get good results. I'd be happy with this setup, it's affordable and fairly compact if you only shoot film once a while, this is all you really need. Great video Kyle!

[@12aipom34]

Wow I'm surprised by how well the scans came out! I really want to get more into video making around film photography, but the cost of scanning has been prohibitive for me to do this, a set up like this would solve all those problems!

[@BenjaminAmar-n5z]

In the lookout for a new scanning system and workflow to batch scan more than 50rolls for a project ! This video is coming in at the right time !!! Thanks for the great content as always. Keep up !

[@ronjr2001]

Shoots like those are the reason why I got into film. I hope you continue to take more amazing photos!

[@antoniomilione6994]

As always, I'm too late for everything ;(

[@teenamakesstuff]

So I’m watching this, looking to make my own home scan set up, totally engrossed, then suddenly on screen I see….. the playground of my childhood, Las Vegas Amusements in Hemsby! Suddenly it’s 45 years ago, the memories, the smells, lights, sounds flood back, it’s like I’ve never been away! I spent many, many happy times in Hemsby, and Las Vegas was the place my parents would always be, playing Bingo. I’d already liked and saved your video due to the helpful info, but wow, seeing this image was wonderful! Thank you for sharing!

[@KyleMcDougall]

That’s so cool. Love to hear stuff like this!

[@omarmendez8478]

Thank you for experimenting and figuring out a budget friendly way to scan! This is the most realistic set up I've seen.

[@TlhOnYT]

Wow, I'm really impressed with the quality of the scans from this budget setup! It's amazing to see what can be achieved without breaking the bank. Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks, Kyle. This video has definitely inspired me to give camera scanning a try myself!

[@alex_cupcake3]

Hi from Ukraine! Mind-blowing setup! Surprised by how good the scans came out! The quality from that setup is more than enough. Thanks Kyle for video!

[@erickjuarez5044]

I’m just getting at home film developing and scanning setup going because taking it to a lab is just to expensive. Thank you for sharing and giving me home that it can be done for less than an arm and a leg 🤙🏽

[@hanphan2633]

Yes, please get me in on this raffle. But honestly, I appreciate the candidness and cheaper alternatives. I really love that you don’t push all the big brands/“it” things the rest of the community pushes. The affordable alternatives are more realistic to hobbyists like myself. As always, thanks again Kyle!

[@dalerfergani4031]

It's impressive how little you actually need to begin digitising your film at home. Thank you for the video!)

[@ChrisVidouras]

Living in a small town in northern Greece I have to ship my rolls to another city to get frontier scans. Developing my own film has helped a lot with the cost and has given me so much control. Having my darkroom enlarger and printing setup almost complete, home scanning my negatives is what I'm looking into setting up next. Cool stuff! Thanks for sharing Kyle!

[@wyill69]

Gotta appreciate the commitment to honestly showing off/reviewing budget friendly options :)

[@larslittmann5204]

Thanks for opening my eyes to the possibilities of such a cheap setup! I'll be moving to a small space soon and I'm happy to have the excuse to try this out. Keep it up!

[@AsAJanitorMops...]

This video came at a great time for me as I am figuring my own home scanning setup. And what a revelation it is to see how sufficiently capable an older setup can be especially compared to the GFX system. Thanks!

[@BRSGRO]

I have been going back an forth comparing buying a scanner or getting a camera film scanning setup. This has answered so many questions for me. Thank you for putting this video together

[@TheNewBruno69]

knowing how cheap can be a fujifilm mirrorless camera really gave me thoughts of adding a digital camera on my collection of only film cameras. plus i will need a setup like that for my medium format shots aswell, great video.

[@verybadkitty]

The quality out of these scans is out of this world. That's so, so much better than the Epson V600 I used when I shot more film. I've been thinking about getting a setup like this for a while. This specialized light table is very enticing.

[@SebastianPastry]

As ever, appreciate your easy to watch, methodical and be clearly presented with the difference between these to ends of the spectrum and happily surprised how well comparable the budget option is. Sadly costs are hurting my enjoyment of film so great to see a really effective and speedy setup for home scanning. Look forward to your next video, whatever the topic!

[@kyle-ethansalazar]

Being a newbie to all of this, this solution saves a ton of headaches I’ve had with going the analog route for my photography, great video with a great host and ideas!

[@joelerm445]

That’s pretty cool!!! Thanks for showing us an affordable option. Great Job!!!

[@neilmendoza4350]

Nice to see a more affordable option with spectacular results. Great job!

[@johannesrolf7900]

Your videos have been super helpful in my search for building an at home scanning setup!

[@cokeossa]

Really god to see that we can get good result from a cheap setup! You can't go wrong with Fuji cameras!!

[@sanyoochoa3304]

Something to look forward to. Really enjoyed this video, I’ve come to terms that owning a camera scanning set up would allow me to run through scanning faster. Especially on my days off when you got a toddler that loves/ wants all my attention 😅

[@bretneuman]

It’s amazing to see how close this setup gets to the quality of the GFX.

[@DustinBrann]

Brand new to film - just shot my first roll! - and the process of what happens after shooting seems pretty daunting. Loved this tutorial and the fact that it offers an option that won't be prohibitively expensive.

[@chooseitwisely98]

Love this video! I've started photography recently but it's been more cost prohibitive than I initially thought. Happy to see that there are more affordable setup options

[@Mondogolfer]

Very cool! Glad to see that holder in use again

[@darrellandruski1831]

I've been dreaming about my own scanning set up! Awesome set up.

[@pault5795]

Really amazed at the quality of your 35mm scans on this video. I've been struggling to get scans I'm happy with for 35mm compared to 120. Super setup

[@ldstirling]

Kyle, this is a great little video. I'm so impressed with how well the budget camera scanning setup performed. I'd love to be the one to win it! I love it when you take us through your process and explain all the details about what you're evaluating when you look at the final images. Well done. Wish me luck!!!

[@mitymous1]

Cool setup; great to see how realistic and affordable film scanning can be. Would love to be picked!

[@Bbadger81]

You’ve made that look unbelievably simple and it’s reasonably cost effective too. Also must add what a magnificent beard, quite envious.

[@95Enmanuel]

i transitioned over to digital about a year ago because the cost of film, developing, and scanning was just way out of my budget at the time, so it is refreshing to see a recent video on scanning film at home within a budget. it has been something on my bucket list for a while now, including setting up a darkroom (even if it is just a one-off). even if i'm not selected for the giveaway, the information is invaluable.

[@tommybui2990]

tiny setup but definitely gives off mighty result, much appreciated for sharing this video Kyle!

[@blairouse64]

Wow! Amazing to see how accessible film scanning has become. Thanks for sharing!

[@jordinpost]

Great to see you don't need a crazy expensive setup to get amazing results!

[@michaelfoy92]

Very nice Kyle. As someone with no home-scanning setup this is great to know how affordable it is to build one

[@lagrelotine8407]

I try so hard to have good scannings with a better camera actually, but you, with just an old lens and an old camera, you have such incredible results ! Fr I’m impressed.

[@multivac0003]

Great to see a comparison which goes in detail for both the image quality and the workflow!

[@Fatherpayton]

So glad you shared this. I’ve been trying to find a budget setup for scanning

[@alecjordan1109]

Have been watching you for a while Kyle and you bring such great knowledge and experience for all of us viewers. You really offer unique topics and high quality videos that are some of the best out there. Thanks for all that you do!

[@Lalaland.001]

those are some amazing result for that kind of setup. Did not think it would actually be any good to be honest. Would seem a good fit for most of us. Thank you for posting this...

[@went3456]

Amazing to see all the detail using an older camera

[@saalikreynolds3064]

The quality of the scans was great. A great option to consider, well done.

[@johnbrindle773]

This is very cool! Scanning film has been one of the major barriers for me getting back into shooting film cameras. This would definitely be the ticket for getting back into it!

[@SammySantiagoIrizarry]

Thanks Kyle! A simple but very intresting low price setup. Really impress by the old Canon macro lens.

[@alexcodex]

In the last year 3 labs in my area have closed down and I have been thinking about doing the whole developing and scanning, your videos really make it a less daunting task. Thanks.

[@nathanjohnson5304]

Appreciate the comparisons, I love how accessible this proves film scanning to be.

[@qphase49]

Great video Kyle! As an old, retired guy I could really use that setup. I'm in.

[@imlunatik1638]

You have no idea how helpful this was!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@beberinho]

The results are pretty impressive for such a budget combo. Great video!

[@irishdavey1]

Scans look incredible! Great for those of us on a tight budget

[@wesgillett]

Love this as a flatbed scanning alternative. I'd gladly give up a touch of resolution to save some time scanning. Great stuff!

[@josephmontez879]

Wow the results of that were insanely good. Surprising how good of a scan you can get from such a cheap set up

[@junaidmalik1809]

Very cool setup! It's awesome to see how close it approaches the detail in your more expensive setup.

[@shamangoat]

Wow, great detail on such a low budget. I've been considering a camera scanning setup for a few years now... this might make me finally go for it.

[@kennysimon6312]

Amazing little setup. Very surprised by your results. Thanks for sharing.

[@josephbourdier2269]

These look so good! Camera scanning seems like a great way to have full control over the final image, and probably will save money in the long run with scans being so expensive

[@GmanNike]

One of the most helpful videos on film scanning I've come across. Thanks!

[@philippdetambel1350]

Your channel was among those that really got me started on analog photography and the only thing that kinda stood in the way up until now was the scanning process, given how expensive professional setups are (or having it done at a lab). This looks like a real alternative for my needs though, so I'll definitely give it a shot. Thanks for the great video!

[@mikedrummond8818]

Thanks big daddy McDougall! Great video as always and love that the concept budget set up is kicking it so well.

[@BorisKukec]

Love this video! Love to see you showing us some budget options for scanning! Thanks a lot!

[@MrBouch66]

That X-A1 punches well above it's weight! What a great set up as well for the beginner to start scanning at home. Cheers Kyle.

[@Daniel.Walker]

How did you know that I needed this exact video?! I just can’t afford/justify spending for a 40mp mirrorless right now, but would love to camera scan. Great to see viability before investing time and energy in a set up. Thanks!

[@xiaonanwang4589]

Great comparison! I have been always using scanners, but this video gets me interested in digital camera workflow!

[@nikita3.14]

That's great that you show budget options so everybody can participate. Makes your chancel more likeable.

[@jasperschwering4967]

Been looking at different ways of holding film down when scanning, this setup would definitely be really handy!

[@billmcnamee6361]

Great video!! Love seeing the side by side examples and was certainly impressed. I have been wanting to set up a film scanning workflow for a backlog of 35mm film and slides shot from the 70s thru the 90s. This scanning station would make a fantastic solution for my project. Thanks again. Looking forward to your next video.

[@grainsmithing]

Great video Kyle! Been looking at how to pull together a budget scanning set up with high enough quality and looks like you nailed it!

[@tjstretton9755]

thanks for inspiring us to scan our own film. Shows you don't need all the fancy things. I would love a set up like this!!

[@ZorbaRobPhoto]

What a fun exercise to come up with a budget scanning rig. Thanks for sharing.

[@nicolasfreeman]

As someone wanting to start scanning their own film, I find this video inspiring

[@NaikonDrk]

Hey Kyle, loved this video on scanning film with a digital camera. Your tips and tricks were really helpful, and I can't wait to try them out for myself. Your love for film photography really shines through in your videos, and it's inspiring to see someone who is so passionate about their craft. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and helping to keep film photography alive!