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| The Pixl-latr flattens film on a diffused surface so that it can easily be photographed with a conventional digital camera. |
The analog revival continues unabated, and a new product – the Pixl-latr – could provide a long-awaited easy solution to the challenge of converting film to pixels.
Just launched on Kickstarter, at its core the Pixl-later is a diffusing plate which comes with a series of pins and frames that can flatten 35mm, 120mm (up to 6×12) and even 5×4 sheet film to be photographed with a digital camera – it even comes with a small stand to prop your negative up.
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| 120 film being loaded into the Pixl-latr. |
The idea for the Pixl-latr came to creator Hamish Gill (of 35mmc fame) when he realized the lack of affordable 5×4 film scanning solutions. He decided to create something that could easily flatten his film to be photographed, rather than scanned. Anyone who’s tried to photograph negatives knows what a pain getting them flat can be – the Pixl-latr seeks to solve this very annoying problem.
Through Kickstarter, the Pixl-latr can be yours for the ‘Super-Early Bird – Supporter Special’ price of £25 / ~$ 33, assuming that the funding goal is met.
Personally, considering the time and effort I’ve spent scanning film over the years, £25 seems like a real bargain and I truly hope it gets fully backed. If it has piqued your interest, you can read more about the Pixl-latr and and support the Kickstarter from the link below.
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Read more about the Pixl-latr and support the Kickstarter
Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)