Film photography has fully re-established itself in recent years, but there’s a real bottleneck in the workflow: film scanning. For years, most photographers have been caught between slow, unsharp flatbed scanners and expensive lab fees. Enter camera scanning—specifically, the VALOI easy120. Building on the success of the easy35, the easy120 is designed to be a complete, self-contained digital camera scanning system. If you photograph multiple formats, this tool is about to become your new best friend. Here is a deep dive into why the VALOI easy120’s incredible versatility makes it a must-have for scanning 35mm, medium format, and even ultra-wide panoramic film.
The Swiss Army Knife of Camera Scanning: What is the VALOI easy120?
Unlike traditional scanning rigs that require copy stands, levelling, and separate light sources, the VALOI easy120 mounts directly to your macro lens using precision-machined aluminum distance tubes.
By locking your camera sensor and the film holder together into a single, rigid unit, it drastically cuts down on vibrations and alignment issues. Inside the sleek, all-metal body is a built-in CineStill CS-LITE LED light source, boasting a 95+ CRI rating for professional-grade color accuracy. It’s compact—taking up no more desk space than a standard keyboard—and lets you capture an entire roll of film in under two minutes.
But its real superpower? True multi-format versatility.
Mastering Medium Format Film Scanning (Up to 6x9)
All easy120 units ship with a Universal 120 Holder capable of handling frames up to 6x9. Whether you photograph a crisp 6x4.5 on a Mamiya, a perfect 6x6 square on a Hasselblad, or a sweeping 6x7 or 6x9 negative, this system handles it seamlessly.
One of the biggest pain points of medium format scanning is keeping the larger negative flat. The easy120 solves this with its engineered double S-curve film track. As you pull the film through, the subtle curve gently but effectively flattens the negative, ensuring edge-to-edge sharpness in your digital captures. Dedicated masking holders for specific 120 sub-formats are also available to block out stray light and maximize contrast. And because there’s no plastic or glass that “holds” the film in place, there’s no chance for dust to be wedged into your scanning workflow.
Seamless 35mm Film Scanning with One Modular System
One might think the easy120 is optimized for 120 medium format film scanning, but because the easy120 was built to accommodate larger formats doesn't mean it leaves team-35mm behind. Thanks to its clever modular design, switching formats is incredibly easy with a satisfying, spring-loaded click-and-lock system.
With the easy120 Dual Format Scanning Kit, you can digitize your 35mm film and any medium format film up to 6x9, right out of the box. Because the system utilizes adjustable distance tubes, you can effortlessly change the framing to fill your digital camera's sensor perfectly, ensuring you get the maximum megapixel resolution out of your frames.
Going Wide: Scanning Panoramic Formats (Widelux, X-Pan, and Beyond)
Standard formats are great, but what if you love the cinematic look of panoramic photography? Scanning wide formats like 35mm panoramas from a Widelux, X-Pan, or even an adapted Pentax 67, has historically been a logistical nightmare on traditional flatbed scanners. With our easy120 Film Holder for 35mm Panoramic you don’t only get a full panorama frame, you even get visible sprocket holes for everyone who loves a bit of extra on their image.
Why the easy120 Changes the Scanning Game
• No Copy Stand Required: It attaches directly into your macro lens's filter threads (adapters included from 39mm to 77mm).
• High-Speed: The pull-through design means you can digitize a full 36-exposure or 120 roll in 1 to 2 minutes.
• Professional Color Accuracy: The built-in CineStill light source features three preset color temperature modes optimized specifically for B&W negatives, color negatives (C-41), and slide film (E6).
• Minimal Desk Clutter: When you're done, simply unscrew the aluminum tubes, and the entire kit fits easily into a desk drawer.
The best way to scan almost any film
Whether you are a casual hobbyist embracing 35mm street photography, a landscape purist capturing 6x7 medium format negatives, or a Jeff Bridges with a Widelux slung over your shoulder, you no longer need multiple scanners or complicated configurations. The VALOI easy120 streamlines your workflow, preserves the incredible dynamic range of your negatives, and delivers sharp, professional results from the comfort of your home desk.
For a closer look at the unboxing process, setup assembly, and a live demonstration of digitizing negatives with this workflow, have a look at Laura scan different formats in this YouTube video.
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