Say hello to the new 135- and 120-Autocarrier and a new era of film scanning.

Experience camera scanning with unmatched speed, precision and ease of use.

The 135 Autocarrier is a system for automated camera scanning. Film is fed through the carrier at an impressive speed of up to three frames per second. Your camera is triggered automatically. Each frame is pressed down and held in place by a magnetic pressure plate made by BOBACH. The same principle and the exact same pressure plates are used in professional Fuji Frontier film scanners. Twenty full-spectrum LEDs provide exceptional color accuracy and even illumination of the full frame. The LED brightness is fixed in a way to allow capture at medium aperture and low ISO, ensuring maximum sharpness and minimal sensor noise.

In automatic mode, our custom designed frame sensor detects and positions each frame on the film strip with pinpoint accuracy, guaranteeing consistent, perfect alignment across every scan. Besides the automatic mode, the Autocarrier can also be used in manual mode, where the film is moved manually using the control panel wheel, which is crafted to deliver exceptional haptic feedback for both precision and speed. The camera can be triggered easily with a dedicated button on the control panel, streamlining the scanning process.

Lastly, the Autocarrier offers a semi-automatic mode. In this mode, the film strip is automatically advanced by a fixed (adjustable) distance after each camera release. Semi-automatic mode is ideal for a rapid workflow when automatic frame detection is challenging - such as with slide film or heavily underexposed frames that are difficult to detect accurately.

Together with the SmartConvert Software and the SmartConvert Control Panel, this system replicates the capabilities of a professional lab scanner.

Frequently asked questions

  1. Which cameras are compatible with the Autocarrier?

    • All cameras which have a remote trigger connector can be used with the Autocarrier. The Autocarrier has a standard 3-pin 3.5mm headphone jack connection for the camera. You need an adapter cable from your cameras remote trigger connector to 3.5mm headphone jack. Such adapter cables are available for most camera models.

  2. Is the light source exchangeable?

    • The light source is fixed and can not be exchanged.

  3. Which lens can be recommended?

    • The lens needs to have the correct magnification ratio. If you want to scan 35mm film with a full frame camera, you need a lens capable of 1:1 magnification ratio. Focal length should be around 100mm to minimise distortion. A good budget lens is the LAOWA 100mm 2:1 APO Macro. For maximum performance, I recommend using my industrial IR-lens. It offers exceptional sharpness, zero distortion, and can also be used with the IR-Ready Autocarriers for automatic dust removal.

  4. Can the 135-Autocarrier do full border scans?

    • The Autocarrier scans “full frame”, that means it shows the full image plus a little border. “Full border scans”, which include the sprocket holes, are not possible with the 135-Autocarrier.

  5. Can the 120-Autocarrier be used for 135?

    • No, the 120-Autocarrier can only be used for 120 film, as the transport rollers are at fixed distance.