“How much detail can you really get from a 35mm scan?” That is a question that has long been debated in film photography, and I believe we now have the answer.
In this video, Kyle McDougall some side-by-side comparisons of 35mm film and medium format film, comparing the results of Fuji GFX100S teamed up with a nice, classic, macro lens (he tested two: the Pentax 120mm f/4 and the Contax 60mm f/2.8). In a previous post and Kyle’s video, he shows off the first version of this setup (it looks like the current setup is his second) and gives an overview of the process and a quick look at the results later when pairing Fuji with a 7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark II.
Two things really surprised me about this video: Kyle completely replaced his Nikon Coolscan 9000 with this setup, and the results when paired with a Pentax lens are absolutely astounding. It’s been a while since I digitized any movies, but the last few times I’ve used pixl-latr (reviews can be found this) and my Sony a7 IV paired with my Mamiya 120mm f/4 macro lens. My only real complaint is that I didn’t have the most trouble getting the sensor plane parallel to the table. At some point, I plan to buy a replica stand or a tripod head capable of making very precise movements that need more precision.
While I don’t intend to go out and buy myself a GFX100S just to see what I can get out of it, I’m really curious to know what resolution I’m leaving on my desk with my current setup. themselves, especially with slide film.
