For decades, photographing on film has been a beautiful, intentional process. But when it comes to the digital side of things—actually scanning your negatives or positives—the experience has historically been anything but fun. The VALOI easy-series is here to change that.
Traditional scanning methods usually force a choice between two compromises: the bulky desktop flatbed or the expensive, stationary lab scanner.
In today’s world, photographers are mobile. We photograph on the streets, edit in coffee shops, and travel light. Why should your film scanning setup be chained to a massive desk?
The VALOI easy35 and VALOI easy120 were built to solve exactly this. By focusing on a "to-go" workflow, these ultra-compact camera scanning kits prove you don't need a massive footprint to get professional-grade, high-resolution results.
The Problem with Traditional Film Scanners (Bulky & Stationary)
If you’ve ever owned a traditional flatbed scanner, you know the pain. They are heavy, require a maze of cables, and take up a massive amount of desk real estate. Worse yet, they take agonizing minutes to scan a single frame. The software is often outdated and very unintuitive to digital natives that are used to post-processing workflows in Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One, Affinity etc.
And anyone using a film lab scanning service usually has access to excellent quality, but the costs pile up over time and you usually have limited creative freedom in the final look.
Enter the "To-Go" Film Scanning Revolution
The VALOI easy series completely eliminate all the external worries of getting set up to scan. Instead of building a massive tower on your desk, the easy35 and easy120 attach directly to the filter threads of your macro lens. This creates a completely self-contained, light-shielded scanning environment.
No copy stands. No tripods. No alignment headaches. Just pick it up and scan anywhere.
Whether you are working from a tiny studio apartment, a hotel room, or a camper van, your entire scanning setup is ready to go wherever your camera goes.
VALOI easy35: Ultra-Portable 35mm Scanning
The VALOI easy35 is roughly the size of a small water bottle, making it the ultimate powerhouse for 35mm film and smaller formats (like 110 or half-frame).
- Tiny Desk Footprint: Because it attaches directly onto your lens, it occupies basically zero surface area on your workspace.
- Built-in Battery & Pro Illumination: Features a built-in light source with a 95+ CRI rating for perfect color accuracy. With a battery life lasting over 4 hours, you can scan completely wirelessly.
- Blazing Speed: You can accurately scan a full 36-exposure roll in under two minutes (click here for our YouTube videos to see it in action).
VALOI easy120: Medium Format Scans Without the Clutter
Are you an avid film photographer, embracing 35mm and various medium format sizes like 6x6, 6x7 and 6x9? The VALOI easy120 takes the modular brilliance of its smaller sibling and expands it to handle everything from 35mm up to massive 6x9 negatives.
- Keyboard-Sized Footprint: In use, the easy120 takes up less space than a standard computer keyboard. When you’re done, simply unscrew the tubes, and the entire system slides flat into a drawer or a camera bag.
- Integrated CineStill CS-LITE: Gives you perfectly uniform, edge-to-edge brightness with three custom color temperature presets for colour negative, black and white and slide film.
- Perfect Film Flatness: Thanks to VALOI’s specially designed S-curve holders, your medium format film stays perfectly flat for corner-to-corner sharpness.
Minimum Footprint, Maximum Outcome: How It Works
In the past, "portable" used to mean "lower quality." The VALOI easy series was made so that photographers don’t have to compromise between ease of use and quality when it comes to your final image.
Because the system leverages the resolving power of your existing digital camera and macro lens, your maximum outcome is entirely dictated by your camera's sensor. Whether you are photographing on a 24MP entry-level body or a 60MP high-res beast, VALOI ensures that every ounce of grain, each micro-contrast, and all the dynamic range from your analog film is captured perfectly.
By shrinking the physical hardware down to a minimum footprint, you get a faster workflow, sharper scans, and the freedom to digitize your archives on your own terms.
Conclusion: The Future of Film Scanning is Mobile
You shouldn't need a dedicated darkroom or a massive studio desk to digitize your film. With the VALOI easy35 and easy120, the scanning process adapts to your lifestyle, not the other way around.
Ready to cut the cords and take your scanning workflow to-go? Explore the VALOI easy35 and VALOI easy120 systems today and experience the ultimate blend of portability and professional quality.
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