The following are our recommended lens / camera combinations across the range of manufacturers and body styles, ordered by our preference. Your choice may depend on availability, personal brand preference, resolution requirements, total price and wether you value certain features for use outside of scanning.
We recommend purchasing the associated power supply as well for uninterrupted scanning ( as opposed to cycling and charging batteries).
Before purchasing via the links below, please first try to support your local independent camera retail store.
Nikon D610 | 4400PPI (24MP) 35mm Scans | N3 Shutter Release
Nikon D750 | 4400PPI (24MP) 35mm Scans | N3 Shutter Release
( 105mm will result in cropping of 120 on the Strip )
Canon 6D MKII | 4600PPI (26MP) 35mm Scans | C1 Shutter Release
Canon T8i | 4400PPI 35mm Scans (24MP) | C1 Shutter Release
Alternates: T6i, T7i, SL3
( Not wide enough for 127 / 120 on the Strip)
Budget Option : 172E Tamron 90 (JP Model)
Canon RP | 4600PPI 35mm Scans (26MP) | C1 Shutter Release
( 85mm will require some cropping down for 35mm Slides on the Pro ) ( Purchase an EF lens adapter if you want to get closer with the Canon 100mm Macro or Tamron 90mm )
Canon R | 5000PPI 35mm Scans | C1 Shutter Release
Sony A7R II | 6000PPI 35mm Scans (42.4MP) | Sony Multi Shutter Release Cable
( Will need to crop down some for 35mm )
If you are trying to determine if a camera you already own is compatible, or would like to purchase secondhand, see the camera / lens selection guide.