Knowledge base.
Setup, scanning and care for KBS MKI, MFS MKI and the COPY MKI.
What is General Film Labs?
Automated camera film scanners
Which scanners do you make?
35mm and medium format
What is camera scanning?
Photographing film with cameras
How does a General Film Labs scanner work?
Advance, detect, capture, repeat
What is Intelligent Image Detection?
Software that finds frames
Can I control the scanner manually?
Yes, via the controller
Who is behind General Film Labs?
Nick Frank, Jan Hausmann
Which film formats can I scan?
35mm, XPan, 120 film
Do I need two scanners for 35mm and medium format?
Yes, one shared platform
Can I scan slide film and black and white negatives?
Yes, all film types
What is the difference between white light and RGB scanning?
RGB separates color better
Which color temperature should I use?
5000K color, 4000K B&W
Should I shoot a flat field?
Yes, it evens light
What equipment do I need besides the scanner?
Camera, macro lens, stand
Which camera gives the best results?
More megapixels, more detail
Does it come with conversion software?
Yes, RECORD I is included
Can a film lab use General Film Labs scanners?
Yes, built for volume
How does the controller connect to the scanner?
Direct wireless, no WiFi
How is the scanner powered?
24V supply, USB controller
How big is the scanner?
Compact 17 cm footprint