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Negative Supply 4 x 5 Light Source Basic MK2 99 CRI

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$211.2 $352 In stock

Category: Film & Film Processing Film Scanning

Negative Supply 4x5 Light Source Basic MK2 99 CRI

The Negative Supply 4x5 Light Source Basic MK2 99 CRI is a high-quality LED light source designed for accurate and consistent film scanning across 35mm, 120, and 4x5 formats. As part of Negative Supply’s second-generation range, it delivers improved brightness, excellent colour accuracy, and even illumination, making it a reliable foundation for any camera scanning setup.

System Compatibility Notes

This light source forms the base of a Negative Supply scanning system and is designed to be used with compatible film carriers such as the Basic and Pro Film Carrier ranges via the appropriate adapter plates or stabilising masks. It supports scanning up to 4x5 film and works with a wide range of accessories including the Pro Mount MK2, which adds levelling control, improved light masking, and optional dust removal tools. It is fully backwards compatible with accessories designed for the original 4x5 Light Source Basic.

Why We Like It

A good light source is the foundation of any scanning setup, and this one delivers exactly what you need without overcomplicating things. The improved internal acrylic design gives noticeably brighter and more even illumination, which is especially important when scanning larger formats like 4x5. The 99 CRI and TLCI performance means colour accuracy is excellent straight out of the camera, reducing time spent correcting files later. It is also compact and runs cool, making it well suited to longer scanning sessions whether you are working at home or in a more demanding environment.

Key Features

  • Designed for scanning 35mm, 120, and 4x5 film with a digital camera
  • High 99 CRI and TLCI rating for excellent colour accuracy
  • Over two stops brighter than the previous model
  • Even, edge-to-edge illumination with no falloff across 4x5 film area
  • Custom internal acrylic improves brightness and light uniformity
  • Compatible with a wide range of Negative Supply film carriers and accessories
  • Improved carbon composite construction for durability and rigidity
  • Compact design with effective heat dissipation for long sessions
  • Backwards compatible with original 4x5 Light Source Basic accessories

What's in the Box

  • Negative Supply 4x5 Light Source Basic MK2 99 CRI
  • International AC power supply with domestic and international adapters
  • Instructions

Ideal For

  • Photographers scanning 35mm, 120, or 4x5 film
  • Users building or upgrading a Negative Supply camera scanning setup
  • Anyone needing accurate colour reproduction for film digitisation
  • Beginners through to advanced users looking for a reliable light source
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Julian ★★★★★

Switched from DSLR scanning with a diffuser and the difference is night and day—the 99 CRI rating means colors are finally true straight out of the camera. Even my underexposed 35mm frames come through with clean shadows and no hot spots across the 4x5 surface.

Amelia O. ★★★★★

I was so tired of uneven light causing color shifts in my scans, but this panel diffuses beautifully over the entire frame, even for my 4x5 sheets. The 99 CRI rating means I can pull accurate colors straight from the negative without constant tweaking in software.

Ellie A. ★★★★★

Color accuracy is incredible — the 99 CRI rating isn't just marketing hype, it makes a real difference when scanning Kodak Portra negatives. The uniform light spread across the 4x5 panel eliminated all the hot spots I used to fight with my old setup. A simple, well-built tool that finally lets me tr