Choose the Right Scan Service
dokko offers three scan levels depending on how much film you need digitised and how large the final use will be. Elephant is designed for full rolls, Mammoth for selected images and most exhibition work, and Leviathan for maximum-resolution masters and the most demanding enlargements.
Features at a glance
The newly developed dokko scanner not only offers significantly higher resolution and image quality than drum scanners, but also has many workflow advantages that ensure the best possible image quality and flexibility for printing and future re-editing.
Highest Resolution
The dokko scanner sets a new record in scan resolution, reaching up to 40'000 ppi and surpassing any other commercial high-end scanner. This enables the creation of remarkably large prints, with the finest detail down to the native grain texture.
Raw Scans Included
Unlike conventional workflows, you not only get carefully optimised digital files for final output, but also a copy of the unaltered raw scans. This gives you full creative flexibility to re-edit, reinterpret, or produce new versions at any time without rescanning.
Consistent Sharpness
Thanks to the highly optimised optical system and a special multi-sampling method, the dokko scanner ensures perfect edge-to-edge sharpness, even on curved film.
Full Shadow and Highlight Detail
Using the latest digital sensor technology, dokko scans capture a higher contrast range than even drum scanners. This results in cleaner and richer shadows while protecting the highlight details.
Digital Contact Sheets
Elephant scans always include two digital contact sheets: One with identical corrections on all the images for an overview of the exposure and color balance, and one with all images individually corrected.
No Chromatic Errors
The optics in the dokko scanner are fully apochromatic-corrected, resulting in scans free of any false color edges and with exceptionally vibrant colors.
Close Collaboration
Since a film negative can be rendered in many different ways, a close collaboration with the photographer or artist is essential to match their vision. That's why I purposefully work on a small scale that prioritises the human factor.
Gentle on Originals
The maximum protection and careful handling of the film originals is of highest priority. That's why I don't use any automatic film threading or transport. And unlike drum scanning, there is no need for oil mounting or cutting of film strips.
Supported Film Formats
- Miniature formats (Minox, 110, APS)
- 135 film (standard and panorama)
- Medium format: 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9, 6x17
- Large format: 4x5", 5x7", 8x10"
- Color negative, color slide, and black & white
- Special formats on request
Have a different format or unsure what you need?
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