Introducing a new type of product from WUNDERSMACK that gives power back to film photographers! It’s called the Skyline 35; a negative holder that allows you to securely hold Standard 35mm, Panorama, and 2x2 Slide (sold separately) negatives. Using a digital camera, you can digitize you negative collections and invert the image with post processing. Say goodbye to the slow process of flatbed scanning.
SKYLINE 35 FEATURES (Please note, LED panel is not included):
• Capture 1 full panorama image (83mm wide with top mask piece or 90mm wide without top masks)
• Capture 2 standard sized images or zoom in closer for a 1:1 capture
• Design is bi-lateral; film can be fed from the left or right side
• 2 articulating arms that you can spool film onto that prevents film from being dragged on the work surface
• Both arms feature wing nuts to loosen and set in place
• Arms also feature foam rollers to prevent scratching
• The unit has grips on both ends for secure holding
• White panel spreads and diffuses light evenly and is held 1” above LED panel
• Rubber feet reduces sliding on the work surface
• Made of acrylic, aluminum and steel fasteners
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
• 1 🧲 Magnetic sprocket mask/negative weight that helps keep film flat and masks sprocket holes
• 1 🧲 Magnetic top mask that closes the window to 1 standard sized 35mm frame
• 2 bottom 🧲 magnetic rails that act as a guide to load film and keep flat; *also can be removed for full sprocket photos
(Both rails and top mask can be removed for a full sprocket image capture but results will vary as all film is different in flatness or bend amount. I leave this up to the user. When capturing full rolls, it does help to have each side spooled up to help keep the film taut and flat.)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY:
🧲 Magnetic Snap-on Slide Carriage Accessory (sold seperately):
– Slide carriage holds 2x2 slides in a secure easy-to-load channel
– Each slide fits with just the right amount of space to keep the image flat. This is especially crucial when dealing with cardboard mounted slides that have warped over time
– Slide carriage is held down securely with magnets and can easily be attached or removed
Attaches to Skyline 35 via magnets - Accommodates 2x2 Slides
A FIRST LOOK PRODUCT REVIEW BY RIBSY
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 7”L x 4.5”W x 2.25”H | Weight: 4.75 oz.
Not included but is needed:
• LED Panel: A good “95 CRI LED” or better light panel is needed to place under the Skyline 35 for illuminating the negatives. “CRI” refers to Color Rendering Index. This is how accurate the light itself renders color. The higher the value, the better. Get one that is at lease 1-2 inches larger then the Skyline 35 body. This will help getting even illumination.
• Camera: A high-res digital camera with a macro lens for close focusing. Any camera will do but a macro allows for even closer shots which captures more detail.
• Camera stand: A good sturdy camera holder such as a copy stand should be used to keep camera held up over the negative holder.
• Air blower: Dust is the enemy of anyone who works with digitizing film! Use a good air blower to keep the negative free of dust and debris before shooting.
• Gloves: Like dust, finger prints can ruin a good photo so having some pairs of soft cotton gloves are advised when handling negatives; or just be super careful not to touch the negative like I do.
• Negative conversion software: Post processing can be done with a number of programs like Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity photo, etc,. Plugins like Negative Lab Pro, and Color Perfect are also available to take the guess work out of manually converting images.
WORKFLOW TIPS (This section will expand in the weeks to come with more info and tips):
CONVERTING NEGATIVE IMAGES:
Post processing can be done with a number of programs like Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity photo, etc,. Plugins like Negative Lab Pro, and Color Perfect are also available to take the guess work out of manually converting images.
MY SETUP:
- I use a copy stand to hold my camera above the Negative Holder
- My camera uses a macro lens that allows me to get close 1:1 captures of my images
- I use a small LED light panel that sits directly underneath my negative holder
- I shoot all photos in uncompressed RAW