The VALOI Easy35 V2 is a unique system designed to achieve high-quality film scans using a digital camera with a macro lens. Built to offer a quick and easy digitizing workflow without the need of a bulky copy stand, an internal light source emits a fixed beam, dialed in specifically to illuminate your negatives. The included lens thread adapters and distance tubes allow you to configure your setup to your camera sensor and focal length for the best possible results. A wide variety of interchangeable magnetic film holders is sold separately.
- For Photographing Slides & Scanning Film
- Designed for Digital Cameras
- CCT: 6000K + , CRI: 95+
- Precision Design
VALOI easy35 V2 Overview
VALOI easy35 V2 Specs
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VALOI easy35 V2 Reviews
A really great system for slide scanning
I bought the VALOI Easy35 v2 film scanner with the hope of better digitizing results, mainly for 35 mm slides. I have an older Nikon Coolscan system, but it’s hard to keep the firmware updated and not easily compatible with newer computers. I also have an Epson flatbed scanner, and have tried commercial scanning services, but I just want something reliable I can use in my home studio to get good results. This unit is really well conceived and well made. It’s like old-style slide duplicators that mount on a DSLR body with macro lens, and takes advantage of both a quality uniform internal light source and my camera’s resolution and exposure control. The setup is pretty easy and once you find the optimal mix of extension tubes to get maximum frame coverage, the kit works very well. I like that I can use familiar controls on my camera to make adjustments in exposure, focus, color temperature, etc. I am using a Canon 5d mark IV with a 100 mm macro lens. I have everything mounted on a tripod to keep it steady during exposures using a shutter timer, and with the optional slide holder I can eject one slide while inserting the next, so it’s pretty quick. A great advantage of the Easy35 is that it just takes the time to load a slide and click the shutter; this is a huge time savings over the old Nikon scanner which took minutes to set up and make each scan. VALOI provides some basic tips on their website and I’ve used AI assistants to help compile specific settings for my setup. I am scanning mainly 35 mm Ektachrome and Kodachrome slides at this point (up to 45 years old) and I’m pleased with the results so far, giving good exposure, even lighting, and sharp focus (to the level of film grain). The VALOI system is well packaged, but I should note that one of the 40 mm tubes had faulting machined threads. There were plenty of tubes of different sizes to finish my setup, but I was surprised that one of the tubes did not thread on with others, which spin on to each other easily. I contacted VALOI and they immediately responded by offering to send me one replacement tube, which is now on the way. I was very impressed with the customer service outreach from Klara and quick response. I expect this is an unusual fluke, but give them credit for excellent customer service support. All in all, I am very pleased so far with the Easy35 system (v2) and look forward to working selectively through my large archive.
Fast and easy 35 mm film scanning
I ordered this pre-release as a way to quickly scan 35 mm film with my mirrorless camera. This system works very well, does not require a copy stand and can be done anywhere. It comes with a large variety of adapter and extension tubes. Stick the film in, advance it by hand and take a picture of each frame. Conversion of the negatives in Negative Lab Pro was a breeze and the updated lighting system seems to live up to expectations for its redesign. I do not have to use a reference frame as the lighting is very even and accurate. The fact that this system is compact and battery operated, means I can scan pretty much anywhere. Overall, a good value for fast scanning of 35 mm film without the expense and fuss of a copy stand.
