Valoi easy35 Scanning Kit

Manufacturer Description:

Get great film scans at home using your digital camera and macro lens.

Plug-and-Play Scanning at home
Scan up to 10x faster than with a flatbed scanner
Super compact: Fits in a small camera bag
Professional-grade film holders for speed and quality
Built-in professional-grade light source for convenience and consistent quality
Replaceable light source for a long life span
Great materials for a long-lasting product
Modular holders allowing formats smaller than 35mm
No copy stand or tripod required, saving you space and money
Compatible out of the box with most macro-lenses, including those with filter threads of 39mm, 46mm, 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm

Includes:
VALOI easy35 body with built in light
VALOI easy35 Standard 35mm Holder
VALOI easy35 Distance Tubes: 1x 10mm, 1x 20mm, 5x 40mm (230mm total)
VALOI filter thread adapters: 39mm, 46mm, 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 67mm (compatible out of the box with lenses with these filter thread adapters - also compatible with 62mm filter threads as this is the native thread size of the easy35)
Does not include digital camera or macro lens, both required to make final scans.

Does not include power-brick for wall charging: We recommend using at least a 15W charger to enable longer scanning sessions.

Compatibility
Your results may vary based on your additional equipment, the film being digitised and skill of the operator. It is important to follow instructions provided by VALOI and to keep in mind inherent limitations of film material, reproduction techniques and your own equipment.

Suitable for scanning 35mm film out of the box. The standard holder can be replaced with a variant showing the sprockets of the film as well as smaller film sizes like APS, 110, 126 film and Minox. There is also a Slide Holder for scanning 50mmx50mm mounted slides.

Most interchangeable-lens digital cameras make excellent scanning cameras. You will need a macro lens capable of focusing to 1:1 magnification to scan 35mm film. Most of those lenses available will be compatible.

Unsure what lens to get? Find a table of recommended lenses for your system at this link or you can find lenses in stock here at Kamerastore from the list here.

We do not recommend using lenses longer than the following focal lengths:

Full frame: Shorter than 55mm, Longer than 105mm
APS-C: Shorter than 40mm - Longer than 70mm
M4/3: Shorter than 40mm - Longer than 60mm
Longer focal lenses can work, but we cannot guarantee there are enough included tubes to use the combination. Shorter focal length lenses can cause vignetting.

If you are unsure, or want to test yourself, follow THIS guide and check that the distance you found is shorter than 230mm.

We recommend using thin cotton gloves while scanning to prevent damage to the film.

Materials
The easy35 is a premium product. It is constructed from quality materials because scanning demands precision, and inferior materials do not yield a precision device.

The housing is crafted from Nylon 12, an exceptionally robust plastic that is both rigid and incredibly durable. This material is also ideal for additive manufacturing. It is produced using an additive manufacturing technique known as MJF, enabling the creation of complex shapes. This results in a device that's stronger, lighter, and more compact.

The tubes, including the part that facilitates tube rotation for rotational adjustment, are made from aluminium and are anodised with a super-matte finish. While this makes the tube somewhat heavy, it ensures that the tube is extremely rigid. The precise threading not only enhances the user experience but also guarantees that the device aligns perfectly with the sensor. Additionally, the super-matte finish ensures no reflections bounce back onto the film.

Inside, there's a secondary diffuser crafted from a Plexiglas diffuser acrylic specifically designed for LED diffusion. This ensures no colour shift and promises consistency, with a guarantee against yellowing for 30 years.

Light Source System
Unlike cheaper solutions, the easy35 has a light system based around a powerful and high-quality light source.

Powerful light output, with shutter speeds typically between 1/40s-1/200s
CRI 95 rated for great colour reproduction
Bi-colour LED adjustable to different colour temperatures
Plexiglas © secondary diffuser specifically designed for LED diffusion guaranteed for 30 years against yellowing
2-3 hour battery life
USB-C charging
Chargeable while on for long scanning sessions
Replaceable light source unit for a long life time
Internal reflector for an even light in a small footprint

Accessories
Did you know that there are accessories for the easy35? The easy35 has the ability to mount the easy35 Duster on it and has interchangeable holders.

The easy35 has replaceable film holders. There is the standard 35mm holder and the 35mm Sprocket holder as well as the following available: 50x50mm mounted slide holder, APS, 110, 126 and Minox.