Scanning 35mm & 120 Film WITHOUT a Flatbed Scanner [Lomography DigitaLIZA Max First Impressions]

Lomography let me borrow their new smart phone film scanner setup, the DigitaLIZA Max [not spons of course lol]. First thoughts incoming.
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[@srad.]

This thing is impressive! I strayed away from dslr scanning mostly bc of how much work it was to set up all the time... lol. I can't believe the amount of meme references you include in your videos. Its INCREDIBLE 🔥

[@raymorgan4337]

Thanks. Just bought one; I have some old negatives from photos my late father took in the 50s and 60s in 120 format. So your video was really helpful in guiding me through the process.

[@JacobCarlson]

I'm very happy with the density of memes in this video.

[@SweetLouPhotography]

thanks!!!! miss you man

[@JacobCarlson]

@@SweetLouPhotography ditto!

[@brineb58]

I think ultimately how you scan is the final intent of the image ... if it's just to post online, no need for super resolution ... but online your needs are far less!!! I currently use an Epson V800 for Polaroids/Instax and 120 film, I have a Plustek 8100 for 35mm film ... but asshole that I am, I pre-ordered the Lomo thing because I am just that crazy!!!

[@ianreynolds7191]

Cool doohickey

[@notyourdad]

I just got into film photography and was researching what scanning process might bring me the most bang for your buck and the options really were pretty limited - it was either the Digitaliza Max for 110€ new or an Epson v550 used for 150€ - yeah I just ordered the Digitaliza Max - I think my phone camera (Xiaomi 11T) is probably plenty good.

[@SweetLouPhotography]

Yeah if I was just starting out I'd probably go that route too-- the v550 can be clutch, but it's soooo slow and can be so frustrating in many ways. But the bottom line is, as long as you're creating, it doesn't matter if you're scanning with a phone, a camera, a scanner, or a toaster. It's all a process. You can always buy another scanner down the line!

[@filmismorefun]

It's really cool to see new products and films getting released recently. FYI I'm gonna go pinch-zoom all of your photos now bro. 🍳

[@SweetLouPhotography]

thanks man, i'm never posting again lol

[@Anihalas]

I am convinced. Ordered one just now and ditching my v600 with the line of doom.

[@CryptoJones]

You had me at "unit." Giggity. Subscribed.

[@coffeebaronhall7896]

Duuuude, I've been really 'eggcited' to see a comparison of the V550 and Digitalizer max done over easy in your eggcellent manner showing those Sweet Lou tones....okay I'll chill now. Really glad as it's helped me really consider trying one after a few nights of home made negative masks, my DSLR and a white PC monitor (seriously, do a video on that, will be the greatest video the net has known!). Keep at the awesome content Lou.

[@SweetLouPhotography]

eggcited lol, thanks so much for the kind words. Maybe I will try using my PC monitor (though mine is curved, so I'm sure the results would look great lol)

[@coffeebaronhall7896]

@@SweetLouPhotography totally should- they'd be eggceptional!

[@hmpeter]

When I use a monitor, I can see the pixel structure through the negative as a pattern. Kind of defeats the nice resolution 120 film offers. Or is my monitor just not suitable?

[@coffeebaronhall7896]

@@hmpeter I'm guessing there's a spacing issue or a need for a diffuser to help, try a cheap diffuser layer.

[@knoptop]

Yesss! Day 1 of your new daily upload schedule!! woohoo!

[@SweetLouPhotography]

lol yup, see you in a month haha

[@4llowyourdream]

You can use an iPad screen on max brightness+tripod and a camera instead of this DegitaLIZA.

[@robgendreau]

Nice review. Re the camera option: can you hang the negative holder etc on a wall? Might be easier to use with a tripod. Over ly easy, maybe.

[@SweetLouPhotography]

That was something I thought about, but I didn't find an immediate way to set that up-- maybe command strips? If I buy one, I will certainly experiment and get back to you on it!!

[@jeremyquint848]

There’s also something called the Polaroid lab. Haven’t tried it but it looks like it could do nice instant photos - an extremely ‘over-easy’ method (did that for you lol).

[@kevinwayne259]

dude your editing game is insane dawg. and good review! gonna consider getting this tbh

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Hey bud, awesome video. I honestly cant turn my back on the Epson V850.. Im far too financially invested but this is a handy little tool to have in the arsenal.

[@sarahclaredale4621]

Does anyone have info on the quality of the backlight...CRI? Temp? Collimated? I know it comes with a diffuser.

[@planetfusion]

I use my dslr with an Amazon light pad and a lomo digitiliza film mask for 35mm and 120.

[@telecomprofi]

glorified shoebox w/o need for flash, definitely better for initial results than a small'ish contact sheet from the lab. Other option - led light with good cri rating and diy black mask on top

[@Steinninn]

Would a smartphone macro clip help?

[@theoldcameraguy]

“Over easy” If/when my Epson V550 dies, I’ll probably switch to a system something like this - I’ve already got a Canon EOS macro lens.

[@SweetLouPhotography]

I always forget we are v550 brothers lol

[@pmartinez358]

The idea of scanning a negative with a digital camera completely takes me out…but the phone idea is probably best

[@mertsnmz]

Have anyone tried with iphone 13 pro macro lens? I want to scan my films with phone but ı think normal shot is not good but iphone13 macros are very good.

[@GreenlifeFin]

Really cool. I have thinking of buying an old film camera but the costs of a lab or an expensive scanner really made me reluctant. This could be a good way to start. And first also do film developing in a lab and order some prints too. Funny that people went to film for it being ”real” and then they don’t print them, or?

[@russjump6194]

the problem that I have had is how the film rides in the transport the film is not flat and I get out of focus edges so the 35 mm part of this is actually worthless for me only thing that I can use on it is the lightbox and I use my enlarger film holders because they hold the film flat very disappointed for the price that I paid for it

[@infernalcapricorn]

I wish there was a way to take photos of something, and I can just upload it directly to my computer through the camera. At this time, I just have my wife scan stuff on my flatbed.

[@SweetLouPhotography]

you have a million dollar idea there, maybe some sort of digital sensor??? you should get on a patent asap lol

[@matteo7867]

Great video. Very funny as well. Thank you!

[@thissidetowardscreen4553]

Currently I am using an Epson Scanner 3490 for film negatives and slides. I never tried the phone or a camera. Seems like it is a nice system they have wonder why they did not put a bar with a 90 degree screw mount for a camera. Or offered it as an addon. Just like you have a choice of sausage or bacon with your over easy eggs?

[@SweetLouPhotography]

I don't think the thing would support a whole-ass camera lol. They have a q&a thing on their site explaining more!! But yeah, if you already have a tripod and camera you're in the game

[@themightychippy3756]

"over easy" Ahhhh I remember the first crumby lomography film scanner.... The scans from it suffered from crazy dark corners where the light pad wasn't even. Does this one have an even light source or does that get darker at the sides too?

[@trix-4656]

What about scanning transparencies in 35mm and 120?

[@TheAaronalden]

Overeeazy. I bought an Epson, but I'm super impatient, and I dread scanning.

[@SweetLouPhotography]

you and me are two peas in a pod

[@theroebuck123456789]

Pleease scan them in manual mode with your phone

[@ivan9066]

The way I scan my negatives is rrreeeeaaaalllyyy sketchy. Made myself a 35mm holder from bootleg Lego, my phone screen light em up from the bottom and the lens is new macro tubes with a Carl Zeiss tessar and pancolar now. It does the job, buuut only for black and white. I'm not paying for negative lab pro 😃

[@themightychippy3756]

Ha sounds lots like my set up, what do you use to convert your negs to pos?

[@pabloferrer1839]

Over easy?

[@Francois_L_7933]

That billboard sized resolution myth always makes me laugh. Billboards are designed to be viewed at a distance so they are made at only a 2 mpx resolution. To check it out, take a 4x6 print at arms length and see how close you can be to the billboard so that the print just covers the sign. But scanning wise, since I'm not the kind of guy to approach things in an "over easy" way, I have a strange scanning workflow that I think I'm the only one to use. I first scan all the pictures with a super cheap instant film scanner, you know, the kind of cheap thing with a button and a screen that saves to SD card that's designed for grandmas? Well, I get all the images out with that, clean-up the filenames and EXIF tags using a custom script. Then use another script to generate an index print. If there's an image I want to print big, then I bust-out the Epson 4490. This is how I scan all my 35mm. But now that decent autofocus cameras are coming out for the Raspberry Pi computers, I'm thinking of building my own custom "Frontier" like scanner...

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

Scanning with a phone seems like a joke to me, but then again, so does the compression on instagram and facebook. It looks super promising as a camera scanning option, though, with more flexibility and better price than other film holders where you have to buy holders for 120, sprocket holes etc. separately.

[@hmpeter]

Always a matter of perspective. I usually travel with my developing kit but no scanner, so I once built a primitive 'scanning' setup out of a negative mask made from cardboard, a diffusor made from a plastic shopping bag and my hotel night table light because I was excited about some shots on the film. I took the pictures with my phone, edited with lightroom mobile a litte and sent them to some friends as a preview. I later discovered a family member sent those previews away for printing and hung one in the hallway. Did not even understand what I meant when I said 'the real ones are ready now'. ^^ I guess for quite some people the phone snaps will be good enough. But of course if you know the potential the pictures would have with some decent scanning, you'll never be happy with the phone solution.

[@Sugondese-wv6ti]

Can u test it in the iPhone 14 pro or pro max on max settings??

[@SweetLouPhotography]

Sorry, I don't have an iPhone 14, and I currently don't have the scanner either, I returned it to Lomography. Still might buy one of my own, but haven't gotten around to it. If I get my hands on both, I will post a vid about it

[@diegomallens6174]

Over easy!

[@Xanderisfake]

Over easy 👌🏽

[@SweetLouPhotography]

the best way to enjoy your eggs

[@thecameratherapychannel]

I'm wondering about get the Digitaliza + for DSLR scanning. Do you recommend it over the Valoi film holder? I'm looking for the best that flattens the film negatives. BTW, thanks for the video!

[@SweetLouPhotography]

I haven't used the Valoi yet unfortunately, so I don't have a frame of reference.

[@spangancayco]

What dpi do you scan at on your epson? Thanks!

[@jw48335]

I batch scan entire rolls using a PIE XA Super scanner with Silverfast 9. I get 24mpx HDR scans with automatic dust removal. It takes forever, but it's hands off and IMO I get better results compared to my EOS R with NL Pro. I would love to see Logography fill the gap left by betterscanming shutting down. I really need some more holders for my V850 too:)

[@viruscmd1]

I like my film over easy

[@M2J]

Over-easy

[@tomamyx3980]

Ya know, you don't really need to use the foul language when doing reviews. Kinda shows a lack respect for those of us who don't appreciate that sort of thing.

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