Introducing the Negative Supply Basic Film Carrier 120: The perfect tool for scanning cut strips or full rolls of 120 film quickly, easily, and affordably whether you’re at home, on the go, or in the studio! Hand-built by Negative Supply team of craftspeople in California, this device is based on the proven design of our Film Carrier 120 and is one of their most complex and tested creations to date. Widely requested after the incredibly successful launch of the Basic Film Carrier 35, this device completes our "basic" film scanning tool ecosystem.
We've taken our wildly popular Film Carrier 120 and simplified to focus on its most important features. We wanted to create an approachable, affordable alternative for users who aren't ready to dive head-first into our complete system of pro offerings, while also guaranteeing great workflow and sharpness. This is the perfect addition to our Basic Film Carrier 35, rounding out our "basic" lineup of product to include medium format support.
The Basic Film Carrier 120 features a carbon fiber composite housing with a tolex-wrapped exterior, similar to that of our Basic Film Carrier 35 and 4x5 Light Source Basic, while employing a magnetic hinge mechanism akin to our much-loved Film Carrier 120.
Utilizing a digital camera to capture your scans, most Basic Film Carrier 120 owners can utilize a digital camera they already own. Many modern digital cameras, from entry level to professional, will empower you to create beautiful film scans with this device.
Keeping your film perfectly flat with our unique magnetic hinged clamping design, the Basic Film Carrier 120 allows you to scan a full length roll of film in as fast as 60 seconds. Building off the wide ecosystem of Negative Supply film scanning tools, this device is the perfect starting point for photographers of all skill levels to scan medium format film.
Suggested Accessories
Basic Riser MK1: Affordable and solid copy stand for scanning your film! With a solid wooden base and machined aluminum head, this device is great for mounting both mirrorless and DSLR cameras for scanning. Use this or a tripod you already own to keep your digital camera in a fixed position.
4x5 Light Source Basic: Light source specifically designed for scanning photographic film for 35mm up through 4x5. Compact and bright, this is a great light pad for both color and black and white film. Available in 95 or 99 CRI offerings. Alternatively use can your smartphone or iPad as a backlight!
Basic Film Carrier 35: Being both affordable and incredibly simple to use, the Basic Film Carrier 35 guarantees fast and sharp scans of your 35mm film, both for cut strips or uncut rolls. Additionally there is available support for full border scanning, allowing you to see the sprocket holes of your 35mm film.