Cassette Film • ROI Calculator
ROI: Home Scanning vs Lab Scanning
ROI home film scanning is the moment you stop paying a lab fee every time you shoot. If you scan regularly, home scanning becomes the premium move: consistent results, immediate turnaround, and a workflow you control—without rebuilding your system later.
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35mm DSLR Film Scanning Kit – Flat, Precise, Modular System
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Lab pricing assumptions (per roll)
Choose the service tier you typically buy. We’ll calculate break-even using a low/high range and a midpoint estimate. For 120, choose Color vs B&W and optionally add an uncut-roll upcharge. For 4×5, toggle Super High Res TIFF vs Drum pricing.
35mm scan-only typically $5–$9.99 per roll
Edit to match your lab’s real pricing
If you pay for selects at higher resolution (e.g., $2–$10/frame), add it here.
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Tip: Use scan-only pricing if a lab develops, but you want full control over scans.
Real-world break-even example
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This updates automatically using your current format + lab tier + monthly volume. It shows a realistic midpoint estimate and a low/high range.
