Valoi easy35 Main Kit
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The VALOI easy35 is an innovative, compact, and self-contained 35mm film scanning system that features a built-in light source and attaches directly to a macro lens, delivering professional quality scans in a system the size of a water bottle, while requiring no copy stand or separate light source. It is modular, compatible with most cameras, and above all, easy to use!Get great film scans at home using your digital camera and macro lens.
Plug-and-Play Scanning at home
Scan up to 10x faster than with a flatbed scanner.
Super compact: Fits in a small camera bag
Professional-grade film holders for speed and quality
Built-in professional-grade light source for convenience and consistent quality
Replaceable light source for a long lifespan
Excellent materials for a long-lasting product
Modular holders allow formats smaller than 35mm.
No copy stand or tripod is required, saving you space and money.
Compatible out of the box with most macro-lenses, including those with filter threads of 39mm, 46mm, 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm
Includes:
VALOI easy35 body with built-in light
VALOI easy35 Standard 35mm Holder
VALOI easy35 Distance Tubes: 1x 10mm, 1x 20mm, 5x 40mm (230mm total)
VALOI filter thread adapters: 39mm, 46mm, 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 67mm (compatible out of the box with lenses with these filter thread adapters - also compatible with 62mm filter threads as this is the native thread size of the easy35)
It does not include the digital camera or macro lens, both required to make final scans.
Compatibility
Suitable for scanning 35mm film out of the box. The standard holder can be replaced with a variant showing the sprockets of the film. In the future, it will be compatible with smaller film sizes like APS, 110 and 126 film.
Most interchangeable-lens digital cameras make excellent scanning cameras. You will need a macro lens capable of focusing to 1:1 magnification to scan 35mm film. Most of those lenses available will be compatible.
Need help determining what lens to get?
Find a table of recommended lenses for your system at this link.
We do not recommend using lenses than the following focal lengths:
Full frame: Shorter than 55mm, Longer than 105mm
APS-C: Shorter than 40mm - Longer than 70mm
M4/3: Shorter than 40mm - Longer than 60mm
Longer focal lenses can work, but we cannot guarantee there are enough included tubes to use the combination. Shorter focal length lenses can cause vignetting.
If you are unsure or want to test yourself, follow THIS guide and check that the distance you found is shorter than 230mm.
We recommend using thin cotton gloves while scanning to prevent damage to the film.
Materials
The easy35 is a premium product. It is constructed from quality materials because scanning demands precision, and inferior materials do not yield a precision device.
The housing is crafted from Nylon 12, an exceptionally robust plastic that is both rigid and incredibly durable. This material is also ideal for additive manufacturing. It is produced using an additive manufacturing technique known as MJF, enabling the creation of complex shapes. This results in a device that's stronger, lighter, and more compact.
The tubes, including the part that facilitates tube rotation for rotational adjustment, are made from aluminium and are anodised with a super-matte finish. While this makes the tube somewhat heavy, it ensures it is incredibly rigid. The precise threading not only enhances the user experience but also guarantees that the device aligns perfectly with the sensor. Additionally, the super-matte finish ensures no reflections bounce back onto the film.
Inside, there's a secondary diffuser crafted from a Plexiglas diffuser acrylic designed explicitly for LED diffusion. This ensures no colour shift and promises consistency, with a guarantee against yellowing for 30 years.
Light Source System
Unlike cheaper solutions, the easy35 has a light system based around a powerful and high-quality light source.
Powerful light output, with shutter speeds typically between 1/40s-1/200s
CRI 95 rated for excellent colour reproduction
Bi-colour LED adjustable to different colour temperatures
Plexiglas ? secondary diffuser designed explicitly for LED diffusion guaranteed for 30 years against yellowing
2-3 hour battery life
USB-C charging
Chargeable while on for long scanning sessions
Replaceable light source unit for a long lifetime
Internal reflector for an even light in a small footprint
Accessories
The easy35 can mount the easy35 Duster on it and has interchangeable holders.
The easy35 has replaceable film holders. Currently, only the standard 35mm holder and the 35mm Sprocket holder are available. By the end of 2023, there will be the following available: 50x50mm mounted slide holder, APS, 110, 126.
To use this product, you need an interchangeable-lens digital camera and a macro lens to focus on a 1:1 reproduction ratio.
Generally, we have information about lenses here: https://www.valoi.co/easy35lens
The requirements are:
Compatible filter thread (see list in the link above or our listing
Focal length within the range for that sensor size (see link above
Macro focusing to 1:1 or beyond (refer to manufacturer specification)
The lens has to be able to focus to 1:1 or beyond (2:1 is focusing beyond - double size, 1:2 is focusing to half the size of the sensor).
Valoi says that all system cameras that mount a macro lens work for your camera to comply. Fixed-lens cameras do not work, as none has a true 1:1 macro
Customer Reviews
By SteveBalcombe on 9th April 2024
"Yep, works really well - a great solution for anyone who already owns a macro lens, maybe not so good otherwise."
By StevenAger on 17th March 2024
"The best scanning solution I have found so far. Including other expensive dedicated film scanners and film holders!"
By RobertBigio on 14th March 2024
"This is an easy-to-use product that produces excellent results. Firstcall Photographic is a wonderful outfit to deal with."
By JC on 19th January 2024
"While reading an online review for the VALOI Easy35 film scanner I was persuaded to buy the kit to use with my Canon R5 camera. A suitable macro lens of nominally 100mm focal length for full frame is needed, but the plus point is that a copy stand is not. I already own a Canon macro EF100mm f2.8 USM lens and an EF to RF convertor so there was no added cost.
I bought the VALOI Easy35 from FirstCall, which arrived within a couple of days, undamaged in a strong outer carton. The product is presented in a custom-made Ecofriendly printed display box. The interior needs strengthening to hold the Easy35 components in place as the movement during shipping had torn the card allowing them to move. However, all the components were unblemished – the tubes being wrapped in tissue. The instruction booklet included with the kit is both comprehensive and easy to understand.
Once the battery on the light unit was charged the next step was to select the correct number of tubes sections (these are supplied with the kit) to capture the full frame of the film with the smallest border. In my case this was 3 x 40mm sections and 1 x 10mm section: a total length of 130mm.
The assembled tube is connected to the lens using the VALOI 58-62 adaptor supplied with the kit. The light source and film strip holder screws onto the other end of the tube assembly.
The negative images were converted using the standalone FilmLab3 software, which can be downloaded as a free trial for thirty-six conversions.
This is a well-made robust piece of kit that simplifies the scanning of film. To eliminate or minimise dust blemishes on the scanned image, I wore cotton gloves, cleaned the Easy35 light screen and film guide using a blower, and lightly dusted the film with a soft brush and a blower as it entered the light box. The software does include the choice of dust removal, which was effective. When available from FirstCall, I shall buy the adaptor for scanning mounted transparencies.
I have no hesitation in recommending FirstCall. It offers a first-class service to customers, with competitive prices and fast delivery.
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Returns
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