Film Holders for Scanning Negatives to Digital

Cassette Film is a modular DSLR film scanning system built to replace slow flatbed scans and expensive drum scanning. Start with the format you shoot most, then expand your setup from 35mm to medium format to sheet film—all with the same repeatable workflow. The snap-in holders are designed for flatness, even light, and consistent framing, so scanning sessions move faster and edits get easier.From home setups to travel kits, Cassette stays compact and practical. And when you’re ready to go bigger: moving from 4×5 to 8×10 requires a larger base (same form factor), so you can scale up without changing how you scan.

A modular DSLR film scanning system for photographers who want flatness, speed, and control.



Start with 35mm, scale to medium format and sheet film—without changing your workflow.

Cassette Film Flat Negative


A flat negative is the foundation of a sharp scan. Cassette Film holders keep film fully supported—no bowing, no curl—so focus stays consistent edge to edge. Even light across the frame means fewer corrections in post and more usable detail straight out of the camera.

Designed for precision crops or full-border scans — your workflow, your choice.
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    • 4X5 Sheet Film Kit

      4x5 Sheet Film Kit

      Designed from the need to provide a simple, cost-effective solution to scanning 4x5 sheet-film. The 4x5 mask was the first size created for the Cassette Scanning system. Kit Includes two masks (125x99mm) precision cut glass base, precision-cut anti-glare glass, and two retaining clips.

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    • Muti-Format Holders - Cassette

      Multi-Format Holders

      This is an excellent option for an affordable, scalable solution paired with the Cassette base. Each mask size comes with two pieces (top & bottom). Standard sizes include 35MM, 645, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9, 6x12, 6x1, 4x5, 8x10 sheet film & custom sizes. Measures 7 x 4.5in.

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    • Cassette Film 6x7 Holder

      35 & 120 Kits

      Each Kit includes a diffuser four anti-slip leveling feet two mask (top & bottom). Standard sizes include 35MM, 645, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9, 6x12, 6x17 & custom sizes. Measures 7 x 4.5in.

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    • Cassette Film Base

      Base Light Diffuser

      Simple to use base with diffuser ensures even light across your negatives. Four leveling feet prevent the base from sliding and provides a solid foundation for the system—measures 7 x 4.5 in and accepts all Cassette masks, including custom sizes.

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    FAQs for Film Holder

    How to load film into holders?

    Loading negatives into film holders requires a bit of care and attention to ensure that the negatives are properly aligned and free of dust or debris. Here are the general steps to follow:

    Clean the film holder: Use a soft, clean cloth or a can of compressed air to remove any dust or debris from the inside of the film holder. This will help prevent scratches or other damage to the negatives.

    Prepare the negatives: Optional. Cut the negatives into strips appropriate for your film holder. Make sure that the emulsion side of the negatives (the side with the image) is facing up.

    Load the negatives: Slide the first negative into the slot at the side of the film holder. Make sure it is properly aligned so the image is centered and straight. With your free hand, gently pull negatives through the holder.

     Repeat this process for each negative, ensuring they all face the same way and are aligned in the same direction.

    What is a film holder?

    The Cassette negative film holder is a device used in photography to hold a strip or sheet of photographic film in place during the process of scanning. The film holder consists of two laser-cut cast acrylic sheets with a slot/ opening to allow the film to be inserted.

    The negative film holder is designed to keep the film flat and prevent it from curling or warping, which can distort the image and cause problems during the digitizing process. The holders can also be separated to remove dust and particles.

     Cassette Film Holders are available in a range of sizes to accommodate different types of film, including 35mm film holder, multiple format holder, 4x5 film holder and large format films.

     

    Where to buy film holders?

    You can buy different types of film holder for dslr scanning online from from Cassette Film shop 

    What are the best film holder for dslr scanning?

    Cassette Film Shop offer a multi-format negative film holder system that is designed to make the scanning process a breeze, no matter what type of film you are working with

    What does the film holder kit include?

    (1) Diffuser Base with rubber leveling feet

    (2) Laser-cut Holders (Top & Bottom)

    (4) Thumb Screws