KODAK Mobile Film Scanner and Slide Viewer
- 35mm color and black and white negatives, plus 35mm color slides
- Smartphone does the capture through an app
- Collapsible cardboard platform and film tray
- Battery-powered LED backlight
- 249 g, 5.8 x 4.25 x 4.2 inches
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A fun tabletop way to view and capture old negatives and slides with your phone camera. Results depend entirely on your phone, so it is for casual sharing rather than archival scans.
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ASIN: B07MTKNTPKCategory: Scanners & Accessories
Overview
A kitchen table on a rainy afternoon is where this Kodak viewer earns its keep: set a strip of old negatives on the lit tray and photograph it with your phone. The app turns negatives into viewable positives that you save and share.
Getting old film onto a phone for quick sharing takes minutes and no special skills. The image comes from your phone camera through a cardboard frame, so detail and color fall short of a dedicated film scanner.
Who it's for
People curious about what is on a box of old film strips will enjoy it as a quick viewer. Those planning to preserve a collection need a dedicated scanner or a conversion service.
Pros and cons
- Works with your existing smartphone
- Handles negatives and slides
- Folds flat for storage
- LED backlight for even lighting
- Quality limited by the phone camera
- Battery inclusion not listed
- Only the 35mm film format
Performance notes
The backlight shines through the film while your phone camera takes the picture, so sharpness and color depend on the phone lens and how steadily it rests on the platform. The app inverts negatives into positives. Dust on the film and stray room light both show up in the capture, so a clean strip and a dim room help.
Specifications
| Brand | Kodak |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5.8 x 4.25 x 4.2 inches |
| Item weight | 249 g |
| Other details | |
| Scanner Type | Film, smartphone-based viewer |
| Media Type | 35mm color negatives, 35mm black and white negatives, 35mm color slides |
| Light Source Type | Battery-powered LED backlight |
| Capture device | Your smartphone with app |
| Build | Collapsible cardboard platform and film tray |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kodak Mobile Film Scanner a standalone digital scanner?
No. It is a cardboard platform with an LED backlight. Your smartphone and an app capture the image.
What film does the Kodak Mobile Film Scanner accept?
35mm color negatives, 35mm black and white negatives and 35mm color slides.
Will the Kodak Mobile Film Scanner give archival quality scans?
The listing presents it as a fun way to experiment. Quality depends on your phone camera, so serious archiving calls for professional conversion.