35mm NEGATIVE FILM SCANNERS
A workflow adapted to laboratories and large volumes of archiving.
The same optical engine across the range.
A sturdy scanner for intensive daily use.
New hardware with a warranty, up to 20x more productive than obsolete second-hand scanners - depending on scan conditions. The only modern high volume solution.
Optimization of time and costs by scanning the full film in one go. No need to rescan to change formats or in case of missed automatic framing. No need to buy additional carriers and engage in extra manipulations.
24 months of factory warranty with an option to extend it to 60 months.
Reactive support with regularly updated image processing software and available online help.
The observation
Labs are running an aging, increasingly unsupported installed base, with replacement parts getting scarce, while demand for film keeps growing (the analogue market has grown by 12% annually for 5 years). Many scanners are operated far beyond their expected end-of-life for lack of an alternative.
Our answer
Aura Lab is a team of engineers in Paris, on a mission to help sustain analog photography by building dedicated, well-made tools for film labs. The Aura 35 scanner range was designed after identifying the needs of laboratories, the improvements that help in their daily work and customer expectations, with the lowest possible impact on the environment throughout its life cycle.
Two scanners. One high-precision imaging platform.
Choose the production pace that fits your lab, with the same exacting image quality across the range.
Made for high-volume professional production where every minute and every frame count.
Scan speed 36 frames
Additional features to enhance your experience and your workflow.
Built for independent labs looking for dependable quality and a balanced daily workflow.
Scan speed 36 frames
| Resolution | 4150 DPI optical, 4096 px on the short side, or 24 MP for 24 × 36. HD capture can be sampled for lower output resolutions (available on the Aura 35 Pro). |
| Film types | 35 mm colour and black-and-white negative film. Strip scanning from four frames or a complete roll, with unlimited frame width including half-frame and panoramic formats. |
| Imaging | 4096 px quadrilinear RGB CMOS sensor with 12-bit conversion and apochromatic industrial optics optimised for flat-field reproduction. |
| Dynamic range | 3.6D (72 dB), sampled at 12 bits to capture the full density range of the film. |
| Light & focus | Red, green and blue LED backlighting, optional front lighting, and factory-set focus adjustable by a field technician. |
| Installation | 73 × 73 cm workspace. AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, approximately 75 W. |
| Durability | Repairable and upgradeable with industry-standard parts. Designed and assembled in France. |
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Speed, quality, reliability. Built for intensive lab use