# Latest **URL:** https://forums.kinograph.cc/latest.md [Latest](https://forums.kinograph.cc/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.kinograph.cc/categories.md) --- ## [How to use the forums](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/how-to-use-the-forums/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/how-to-use-the-forums/8 "2021-10-02T20:40:45Z")
This is a place for people interested in participating in the development of the Kinograph project - an open source film scanning hardware/software platform. What is it for? These forums are about sharing information -… --- ## [AvyScan Lab - film restoration software](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/avyscan-lab-film-restoration-software/3062)
**Author:** [@Roland](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Roland)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/avyscan-lab-film-restoration-software/3062 "2026-09-30T16:49:30Z")
Since ClearScan has evolved considerably and has also been renamed, I think it is preferable to start a new thread to avoid any confusion. Here is an important update (v. 1.1) introducing several new features in the Ex… --- ## [My all format scanner](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/my-all-format-scanner/2531)
**Author:** [@Roland](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Roland)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/my-all-format-scanner/2531 "2026-09-30T07:03:58Z")
Here is my background in the making of film scanners. I first started by modifying old projectors to be able to make film scans. The captures were made with an industrial camera, frame by frame, the projector working co… --- ## [Sensor perforation detection](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/sensor-perforation-detection/3111)
**Author:** [@Felipe\_Castro](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Felipe_Castro)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/sensor-perforation-detection/3111 "2026-09-22T12:23:21Z")
Happy weekend, everyone! I was looking for perforation detection solutions using fiber optic amplifiers and came across this photoelectric sensor specifically designed for transparent label films (FUWEI FGU07) https://… --- ## [CineScanner / CineMaster completed](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/cinescanner-cinemaster-completed/3074)
**Author:** [@Lars\_Oksbjerre](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Lars_Oksbjerre)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/cinescanner-cinemaster-completed/3074 "2026-09-17T19:29:34Z")
During the last 2.5 years I have created the CineScanner film scanner and the CineMaster control/restoration software (Windows). The system is now completed. This is a rundown of what the system does. What it is CineMa… --- ## [Inventory of A/V Equipment for sale](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/inventory-of-a-v-equipment-for-sale/3114)
**Author:** [@kyox](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/kyox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/inventory-of-a-v-equipment-for-sale/3114 "2026-09-16T12:47:59Z")
Hi everyone, I have a small inventory of audio/video hardware for sale as I’m reducing my digitizing activity. The equipments are located in central Switzerland. Let me know if you’re interested on something! Cheers. … --- ## [cineFlow — degraining small-gauge scans, open source](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/cineflow-degraining-small-gauge-scans-open-source/3085)
**Author:** [@cpixip](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/cpixip)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/cineflow-degraining-small-gauge-scans-open-source/3085 "2026-09-11T03:05:41Z")
Over the past months I have been building a degraining tool for my own Super-8 scans, and it has reached the point where it might be useful to someone else. It is on GitHub now, GPL-3.0: The software should run on any… --- ## [ClearScan – AviSynth – color correction software](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/clearscan-avisynth-color-correction-software/3025)
**Author:** [@Roland](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Roland)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/clearscan-avisynth-color-correction-software/3025 "2026-09-07T04:39:41Z")
I’m sharing a small piece of software I tinkered with over the past few days after the difficulties a user ran into on this forum. I figured that getting acceptable, consistent color settings across an entire film is rea… --- ## [Kinograph 2.0 "Town hall"](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/kinograph-2-0-town-hall/2880)
**Author:** [@matthewepler](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/matthewepler)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/kinograph-2-0-town-hall/2880 "2026-09-07T00:05:57Z")
Hi all. After a long hiatus, I’m working on Kinograph again. I’m looking to deliver beta machines soon to pilot partners, and I would love to reconnect with you all. I’d like to propose a virtual “town hall” meeting in … --- ## [Rubber O ring roller design for Super 8/ Regular 8](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/rubber-o-ring-roller-design-for-super-8-regular-8/2906)
**Author:** [@VideoMilk78](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/VideoMilk78)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/rubber-o-ring-roller-design-for-super-8-regular-8/2906 "2026-09-04T10:24:50Z")
I was wondering if people could share their stl’s for rollers that use O rings to grip the film as well as the amazon link to the o rings intended for the design. I’ve tried to design rollers like this but all my design… --- ## [Existing Film Scanning Machines](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/existing-film-scanning-machines/36)
**Author:** [@matthewepler](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/matthewepler)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/existing-film-scanning-machines/36 "2026-08-20T18:51:47Z")
Commercial Please feel free to edit this post by clicking the “EDIT” button below :slight\_smile: I’ve made a table that compares features of most of these. Feel free to add/edit! \>\> Feature Comparison Chart ARRI AG Arr… --- ## [Need some help 3d modeling a custom 8mm holder for easy35](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/need-some-help-3d-modeling-a-custom-8mm-holder-for-easy35/3044)
**Author:** [@Grace\_Richardson](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Grace_Richardson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/need-some-help-3d-modeling-a-custom-8mm-holder-for-easy35/3044 "2026-08-01T06:42:41Z")
Hi Everyone! As an almost final step in my at-home setup, I am looking for someone to help me with STL modeling to 3D print a part for my scanner. I need a part that would fit as a film holder in the easy35, but that w… --- ## [Cree J Series Testing](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/cree-j-series-testing/3041)
**Author:** [@dswanson](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/dswanson)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/cree-j-series-testing/3041 "2026-07-18T21:24:34Z")
I have done some testing of different LED colors on film to help determine which colors best interact with the RGB information on the film. LEDs used are Cree J Series JE2835 Color LEDs. I soldered some onto a board so … --- ## [Forum status](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/forum-status/2826)
**Author:** [@Jitterfactor](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Jitterfactor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/forum-status/2826 "2026-07-08T08:44:49Z")
What the heck happened to the forum for over a week? This happened before and I just wonder if one day it will disappear forever before I am ready to build my scanner. Is anyone backing it up someplace where it could b… --- ## [Washable Lint Roller cheap alternative for Particle Transfer Roller?](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/washable-lint-roller-cheap-alternative-for-particle-transfer-roller/2475)
**Author:** [@justin](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/justin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/washable-lint-roller-cheap-alternative-for-particle-transfer-roller/2475 "2026-07-07T16:55:38Z")
Has anyone investigated using a washable lint roller as a cheaper alternative to a particle transfer roller ($1 vs $100)? As mentioned in the below patents, both appear to be polyurethane based. My concerns would be: s… --- ## [OpenEXR Intermediate... Thoughts? Alternatives?](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/openexr-intermediate-thoughts-alternatives/3028)
**Author:** [@PM490](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/PM490)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/openexr-intermediate-thoughts-alternatives/3028 "2026-06-28T18:01:46Z")
Tingopix saves a binned debayered output with stabilization cropping (tiff 1904x1300 16bit x RGB ~15MB) or the sensor raw with the embedded sprocket position (tiff 4064 x 3040 16bit ~ 25MB). The idea is to have a workabl… --- ## [Alpha-Release of new picamera-lib: "picamera2" ... - and beyond](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/alpha-release-of-new-picamera-lib-picamera2-and-beyond/2356)
**Author:** [@cpixip](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/cpixip)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/alpha-release-of-new-picamera-lib-picamera2-and-beyond/2356 "2026-06-15T01:13:23Z")
Recently, the Raspberry Pi foundation released an offical alpha-release of a new python library, “picamera2” (alpha = things might still change). There are quite a few film scanner approaches using the HQ camera of the f… --- ## [8mm Resolution: More is more?](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/8mm-resolution-more-is-more/3040)
**Author:** [@PM490](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/PM490)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/8mm-resolution-more-is-more/3040 "2026-06-14T16:27:11Z")
The subject of resolution has been debated previously, and even commercial scanners manufacturers have conceded -by making higher resolution scanners- that there is more to 8mm film. I have been exploring the topic and … --- ## [SnailScanToo or 2](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/snailscantoo-or-2/2548)
**Author:** [@PM490](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/PM490)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/snailscantoo-or-2/2548 "2026-06-10T02:49:03Z")
Building the Sphere Previously I shared the findings (failures) on the first round of the SnailScan. Have been progressing mostly on design choices, and began Frankensteining as much as possible into a prototype, first… --- ## [Broad spectrum vs narrow spectrum illumination](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/broad-spectrum-vs-narrow-spectrum-illumination/3051)
**Author:** [@8mm](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/8mm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/broad-spectrum-vs-narrow-spectrum-illumination/3051 "2026-05-21T01:34:30Z")
Hi everyone, I have been thinking for a while about how I want to digitize my photos and negatives and I wanted to bounce some ideas around (partially inspired by the recent thread posted testing different LEDs) What I … --- ## [Is there a place to buy DIY 8mm scanners?](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/is-there-a-place-to-buy-diy-8mm-scanners/3038)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Stembridge](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Michael_Stembridge)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/is-there-a-place-to-buy-diy-8mm-scanners/3038 "2026-05-13T11:39:17Z")
Hi there, I am based in the UK and have been looking at the amazing DIY machines people have created to scan their cine film. They are beyond my ability to make from scratch, but I would love to upgrade my commercial £4… --- ## [First Scanner Build - Help Choosing A Lens](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/first-scanner-build-help-choosing-a-lens/3054)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Stembridge1](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Michael_Stembridge1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/first-scanner-build-help-choosing-a-lens/3054 "2026-05-06T10:47:39Z")
Hi there, So hoping I can get some advice on choosing a suitable lens for my first scanner build project. I already have the following : Camera - Blackmagic 4k. Micro Four Thirds size sensor measuring (18.96mm x 10mm… --- ## [Software considerations](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/software-considerations/3055)
**Author:** [@dgalland](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/dgalland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/software-considerations/3055 "2026-05-04T22:06:15Z")
Many posts focus on hardware aspects—camera, motor, lighting, etc.—but far fewer address software aspects. I think it would be useful to share our experiences on this point. Capture software should allow the camera or … --- ## [Introducing the Scanneri (under construction)](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/introducing-the-scanneri-under-construction/3034)
**Author:** [@Carmelo](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Carmelo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/introducing-the-scanneri-under-construction/3034 "2026-03-25T22:57:11Z")
Hello everyone. I am writing from Argentina, using automatic translation because my English is very poor. I have been working as an editor and documentary filmmaker since 2001, in a self-managed group called Mascaró Cin… --- ## [Lasergraphics Scanners - How To?](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/lasergraphics-scanners-how-to/3013)
**Author:** [@DPXTIF](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/DPXTIF)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/lasergraphics-scanners-how-to/3013 "2026-03-18T12:43:57Z")
I will be working with a local arts center here in KY starting in January helping to transfer their physical media, including tape and film. They have a Lasergraphics Archivist scanner. I would like to learn more about t… --- ## [8mm / Super 8 / 16mm - Scanning Resolution](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/8mm-super-8-16mm-scanning-resolution/2297)
**Author:** [@PM490](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/PM490)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/8mm-super-8-16mm-scanning-resolution/2297 "2026-02-23T18:29:16Z")
This discussion has been around multiple times, and the purpose of creating a topic is to, hopefully, compare perspectives. I would start by admitting that this is the very reason I was drawn to build a DIY scanner, to … --- ## [HDR mode on the Pi 5](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/hdr-mode-on-the-pi-5/3019)
**Author:** [@Manuel\_Angel](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Manuel_Angel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/hdr-mode-on-the-pi-5/3019 "2026-01-16T22:19:55Z")
Section 9.7 of the “The Picamera2 Library” manual https://pip-assets.raspberrypi.com/categories/652-raspberry-pi-camera-module-2/documents/RP-008156-DS-2-picamera2-manual.pdf mentions features available on the Raspberry… --- ## [Happy new year](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/happy-new-year/3015)
**Author:** [@Manuel\_Angel](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Manuel_Angel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/happy-new-year/3015 "2025-12-31T13:58:04Z")
Happy New Year 2026 to all members of the group. May health, peace, and good friends be the foundation of our future, and may we also achieve great digital advancements on films. Kind regards to all. --- ## [Capture with stacking on Raspberry HQ: Experiment - CORRECTED](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/capture-with-stacking-on-raspberry-hq-experiment-corrected/3011)
**Author:** [@PM490](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/PM490)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/capture-with-stacking-on-raspberry-hq-experiment-corrected/3011 "2025-12-23T16:32:12Z")
CORRECTION: The posting information is mistaken, please see correction below. One of the disadvantages of stop-motion scanners is no doubt speed. But if it is already slow, why not make the best of it… I captured these… --- ## [Epson color restoration algorithm](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/epson-color-restoration-algorithm/3007)
**Author:** [@Manuel\_Angel](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Manuel_Angel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/epson-color-restoration-algorithm/3007 "2025-12-15T13:38:07Z")
For several years I’ve owned an Epson Perfection V370 Photo flatbed scanner, which I bought to, among other things, digitize my slide collection. The Epson scanning software has a Color Restoration option that works sur… [Next page](https://forums.kinograph.cc/latest.md?page=1)