DSLR Scan Linear Profile

DSLR scanning is a technique used by photographers and enthusiasts to digitise film negatives or slides using a digital (DSLR) camera instead of a traditional flatbed scanner.

Standard Profiles

Before the DSLR scanned image can be displayed in the Raw converter, it is passed through a standard profile (usually Adobe Standard). The problem with this approach is that the standard profile has inbuilt adjustments, usually a contrast boost which can change the look and characteristics of the scan.

Custom Profiles

Starting out with a scan which has little to no adjustments made to it as this has many benefits.

• The Highlights are greatly improved
• The shadows are greatly improved
• We get a better dynamic range
• We start off with a flatter image giving us greater control of the final edit

How Do We Make Custom Profiles For DSLR Scanning?

Making custon profiles for DSLR scanning is very easy and only takes a few moments. The only equipment you need is a camera capable of exposing a RAW file and a free piece of software (Mac or Windows).