DIGIE35 – Next-Generation Automated 35mm Film Digitization

DIGIE35 is a compact, custom-built device designed for fast and efficient digitization of 35mm film negatives and slides using a digital camera. It features a precise motorized film transport system, controlled by a Raspberry Pi computer running Linux operating system, the Raspbian distribution and open-source software based on the Gphoto2 library.

What DIGIE35 Offers:

• Automatic frame-by-frame film advance via perforation detection
• Control of an integrated lighting system with selectable white or RGB light (ideal for color negatives with orange masking)
• Remote shutter control of a digital camera (e.g. Sony A7 III)
• Precision focusing with magnification directly in the camera viewfinder or monitor
• Image storage to an internal SSD and network transfer to another computer
• Full control through a standard web browser on any device
• Support for both manual and fully automated scanning workflows

Originally developed to digitize our own massive archive of film negatives, DIGIE35 is now available to streamline and speed up your film scanning process—without compromising on quality.

Technical Highlights

• Control System: Embedded Raspberry Pi 5 + custom web-based app running on Raspbian and Gphoto2
• Camera Support: Compatible with most DSLR and mirrorless cameras via USB
• Lighting: High CRI white LED (default) + optional RGB light source for color correction
• Focusing: Digital magnification for fine-tuned manual focusing (e.g. grain-level focusing)
• Speed: Over 500 frames per hour in full auto mode
• Data Storage: Built-in 512 GB SSD USB disk or direct network transfer to external drives or NAS
• Modular Design: Easily switch between manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic film feeders