Hyper-Res Scanning by Graination is our new high-precision film digitization pipeline engineered to capture maximum data integrity from 35mm film.
Built around industrial-grade optics, macro-optimized capture, and controlled illumination, this system extracts the full information content of each negative with repeatable, measurable performance.
Hyper-Res Scanning is Graination’s next-generation approach to camera-based film digitization. Every component — from optics to light source to mechanical stability — is selected for resolution, consistency, and scientific accuracy, ensuring results far beyond standard consumer scanning workflows.
At the core of our system is the LINOS inspec.x L 5.6/105, a macro lens engineered for precision imaging applications. We selected it for several critical reasons:
Large 82 mm image circle for flat, edge-to-edge coverage
Low distortion (<0.4%)
High micro-contrast for clean separation of fine grain
Uniform resolution across the entire frame
Lockable aperture for consistent reproduction
Exceptionally stable mechanical design
This lens reproduces film with a level of clarity, neutrality, and consistency that traditional camera lenses cannot match.
Hyper-Res is powered by the Fujifilm GFX100S II, a 102-megapixel large-format sensor known for:
extremely high dynamic range
exceptionally low noise
smooth tonal transitions
deep color depth
accurate rendering of fine grain structures
This combination ensures signal integrity, especially in dense shadows and subtle midtones where most scanning systems struggle.
Film is illuminated by a custom array of twenty full-spectrum LEDs at 5000K. This specialized light source delivers:
perfectly even illumination
consistent, predictable spectral output
accurate color reproduction
minimal flare and scatter
no hotspots or banding
Because film responds differently to light than digital sensors, a controlled, uniform light source is essential for capturing true density and grain structure.
Precision scanning requires mechanical consistency. Our scanning architecture includes:
a rigid, vibration-free frame
a precision-machined film gate for perfect flatness
reliable frame-to-frame alignment
stable geometry for distortion-free digitization
This eliminates micro-vibration, keeps the focal plane locked, and ensures that every scan is repeatable and measurable.
Hyper-Res Scanning delivers a digital file that is as faithful to the negative as technologically possible today. Expect:
maximum retained detail
uniform sharpness edge to edge
clean, accurate shadow performance
beautiful tonal separation
consistent calibration between frames
This is film digitization built for artists, archivists, and anyone who wants the absolute highest quality from their 35mm negatives.
Ultimate Quality, Reimagined.
