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8/2025: This page is currently under construction. Please check back soon for more details, including sample scans from each option for direct comparison. Feel free to email us for additional info & questions!
35mm Overscan
35mm Overscan
We're excited to introduce a new scanning option: 35mm Overscan. It's available as an upgrade to each of our scanning levels (basic, premium, or pro) for $9 extra.
Equipment: Fuji Frontier 340 with custom filed-out negative carrier.
Tech Specs:
Basic scan: 1200x1800px .JPEG file
Premium scan: 1800x2700px .TIFF file
Pro Scan: 2400x3600px .TIFF file
Every scanner has strengths and weaknesses that make it unique. The Frontier is famous for the look and feel of the colors in its scans, thanks to Fuji's proprietary Image Intelligence & Hypertone software. However, its manual controls are quite limited compared to Noritsu. In our opinion, the colors have more "personality" on the Frontier. Some people love this; some people hate it!
Depending on the picture, sprocket holes are sometimes visible. In general, sprocket holes tend to disappear into the background when scanning an overexposed photo. The Frontier scanner has a lower resolution per-tier compared to our Agfa and Noritsu scanners. This does not equate to "lower quality" - pixel-count is not the be-all end-all of digital imaging.
Overscan is not available for 120 (medium format) film, and cannot be combined with other advanced scan options like Flat Scans or 16-bit TIFF upgrade.
We do not offer roll scans that include the full sprocket holes and edge markings.
Basic Scan
Basic Scan
For 35mm:
Equipment: Agfa d-Lab.1
Tech Specs: 1600x2400px .JPEG file
Our d-Lab is a special machine that can process, scan, and print film with a high level of automation. At 20 years old, it's rare to see one of these in a modern photo lab, but we have 2 of them and keep them well-maintained.
The scans it puts out tend to be relatively high in contrast and saturation, and they look fantastic with a well-exposed negative. However, it tends to struggle a bit with underexposed or expired film and will sometimes overemphasize red and yellow tones in portraits. As disposable cameras tend to be underexposed, we recommend Premium Scans for all disposables.
For 120 (Medium Format):
Equipment: Noritsu HS-1800
Tech Specs: Approx 1600px on the short side of the negative. Pixel dimensions vary with aspect ratio.
Advanced scan options like Flat Scans & 16-Bit TIFF upgrade not available with basic scans.
Theoretically, basic scans can be printed at up to 5x7" with no loss in quality. However, we've printed basic scans at 12x18" and they look OK at a normal viewing distance (although some pixelation is visible up close).
Premium Scan
Premium Scan
For 35mm:
Equipment: Noritsu HS-1800 or LS-600
Tech Specs: 2000x3000px .TIFF file
Noritsu scanners are considered the industry standard for good reason. They make scans with excellent color accuracy and offer a variety of manual controls that we use to make individualized corrections for each picture. It's often a more neutral and natural look and feel compared to Agfa or Frontier scans.
For 120 (Medium Format):
Equipment: Noritsu HS-1800
Tech Specs: Approx 2000px on short edge of negative. Pixel dimensions vary with aspect ratio.
Theoretically, premium scans can be printed at up to 8x12" with no loss in quality. In practice, they can produce an acceptable 16x24" print.
Pro Scan
Pro Scan
For 35mm:
Equipment: Noritsu HS-1800 or LS-600
Tech Specs: 4000x6000px .TIFF file
Noritsu scanners are considered the industry standard for good reason. They make scans with excellent color accuracy and offer a variety of manual controls that we use to make individualized corrections for each picture. It's often a more neutral and natural look and feel compared to Agfa or Frontier scans.
For 120 (Medium Format):
Equipment: Noritsu HS-1800
Tech Specs: Approx 4000px on the 6cm edge of the negative. Pixel dimensions vary with aspect ratio.
Theoretically, Pro scans can be printed at up to 13x19" with no loss in quality. In practice, they look great at 24x36" and even larger!
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