35mm film scanner prototype

And this is the vertical slider that I made, based on a 40x40 profile, looks much more steady than where I started with

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And added a 3D printed lens tube to avoid picking up unwanted light from the surrounding


also slightly changed the position of the diffuser and the lamp (both closer to the filmgate). Tested the vertical slider some more… now need to think and tinker how to replace the wooden frame by an 30x30 (3D printed) frame.

Very nice work on the camera mount.

Consider building a tube-hood providing some gap for the lens to float in, and affixed near the film side (instead of the lens itself). It will avoid the additional arm from the tube-hood weight on the lens mount.

Even for light weight PLA, a long arm on the sensor can enhance vibrations.

Here is what I built for 8mm.

A Tube slides on that providing cover for the lens inside the hood.

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Thanks @PM490 Pablo, I started with some metal tubes but they were too heavy and made it instable. The PLA (matte black) was better but I will try to implement your suggestion. Compliments for your nice and compact setup!

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