Film Copying
Film copying for analog photography is a process that takes sharp and high resolution digital images of films using a DSLR and a macro lens. This provides a final result which can take better advantage of giclée’s printing quality.
Image Quality
Sharper images - digitizing film with a DSLR and macro lens allows you to print pin sharp grain and texture, which is highly beneficial with low ISO films. This can also show the expansive smooth gradients or emphasize the stark gritty texture of 1600 ISO films.
The file’s sharpness you’ll get is only limited to the lens and film quality you shoot with.
Film photograph by Timothy Ong printed on A2 Hahnemühle William Turner, 310gsm
Photograph by Timothy Ong (full image and close-up detail)
Higher resolution - we offer various resolutions for film copying to fit an A1 size print at 200dpi or 500 dpi.
The increased resolution will also allow image cropping while still maintaining a high resolution image for big prints.
Film Copy Process
We currently offer film copy services for color negative, black & white, and color positive/slide films in small, medium, and large formats. Other unusual film stocks are also workable like infrared colored and monochrome infrared.
Nikon PB-4 Bellows and PS-4 Film Carrier are our equipment of choice paired with a Nikon D800 camera and a macro lens. The Nikon PB-4 rail and PS-4 film carriage are made for duplicating 135 size film. For medium and large format films, we use a copy stand setup with the Nikon camera.
Film Copy Price List
Choose from three resolution options:
Web resolution - useful for previewing films in bulk, and you can choose which ones to copy in high resolution.
Standard resolution - for printing on A3 and smaller sizes.
High resolution - for printing on A1 size and panoramic.
Our final output is 16bit AdobeRGB TIFF file (PSD available upon request). We can copy black & white and positive color films only.
| Film | Web (2mpx) | Standard (20mpx) | High (+90mpx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small format 135 | ₱20 | ₱300 | ₱1,000 |
| Medium format 120/110 | ₱50 | ₱350 | ₱1,500 |
| Large format | ₱50 | ₱350 | ₱1,500 |
Prices listed above are per image.
If you want a higher megapixel file for your medium and large format films (i.e., 120-200mpx for larger format prints), let us know so we can produce that for you.
We do not offer film developing services.
Photograph by Timothy Ong
Here are the steps to Film Copy:
First, fill-up film copy order form (link at the website menu)
Genta will reply with your total invoice and film delivery details.
Settle the downpayment and send films to Genta.
Genta will start the film copy, clean up dust and scratches if there’s any, and finally color grade and make a basic tone curve.
We’ll send you the files via Google Drive folder.
If you’re printing the file, you can upload on the same folder and we’ll check the file you edited.
If necessary, we can give a test print for free before proceeding with the final print.
When you’re ready to have your films copied, head over to our Order Form page.
