Copy stand for analog digitization and scanning

• Wobble-free construction: The profile is flush-mounted into the 20 mm multiplex board – CNC-milled, with four M6 threaded inserts – not just screwed on. It remains stable up to ~1.5 kg on the arm; from about 1.9 kg total load, the profile bends slightly. Not designed for heavy-duty setups with bellows, macro rails, and heavy ball heads.
• Designed for use with a tripod head: The camera mount has a 3/8" thread (professional standard, more robust than 1/4-20), compatible with all common ball heads and adapter plates.
• Assembly and disassembly without tools: Two Fast-Lock clamps secure the profile in seconds, then you can disassemble and store it under your desk.
• Large enough for all standard formats up to 4x5: 56 cm usable camera height is enough for 35 mm with any macro lens and 120 roll film up to ~100 mm focal length (details in the table). The 32×32 cm base plate is stable even with large negative holders.
• Part of a modular system: Can be combined with the Film Scanner Holder (negative holders for 35 mm, 120, 110, Minox) and light sources like the CineStill CS-LITE.

Compatibility

• Camera mount: 3/8" tripod thread (compatible with all 3/8" tripod heads and adapter plates)
• Sony A7 series (A7 II, A7 III, A7R IV, A7C, …)
• Canon EOS 5D Mark III / IV, Canon EOS R series
• Nikon D810, D850, Nikon Z series (Z5, Z6, Z7, Zf, …)
• Fuji X-T series, X-H series
• Panasonic S series (S1, S5, …)
• Compact medium format systems (e.g., Hasselblad X1D/X2D – check total weight with lens)
• Macro lenses: 50 mm, 60 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm, 105 mm (and comparable)
• Modular accessories: Film Scanner Holder System, CineStill CS-LITE (sold separately)

The film format you can scan depends on the lens focal length. Overview for full-frame sensors at 56 cm camera height:

✅ = Comfortably scannable | ⚠️ = Borderline | ❌ = Not fully reproducible. For APS-C, the scannable area decreases due to the crop factor.

Scope of delivery

• Base plate 32×32 cm (20 mm multiplex board) with 4 rubber feet
• Aluminum profile 30×30 mm, 60 cm
• Camera mount with 3/8" tripod thread
• 2× Fast-Lock quick-release clamps + end cap + mounting hardware (M6 screws + Allen key)

Technical details

• Base plate: 20 mm multiplex board, 32 × 32 cm, with CNC-milled profile recess
• Profile: Aluminum slot 8 (30×30 mm), 60 cm total length
• Usable camera height: ~56 cm
• Camera mount: 3/8" thread (professional standard)
• Recommended max. camera load: ~1.5 kg (usable up to ~2 kg with slight flex in the profile)
• Locking system: 2× Fast-Lock quick-release clamps (slot nut slot 8)
• Mounts: Technical plastic
• Attachment: 4× integrated threaded inserts (M6) in the base plate
• Feet: 4× soft rubber feet (non-slip, vibration-damping)
• Weight: ~1.9 kg
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 32 × 32 × 62 cm
• Color: Black

Description

The Copy Stand is our repro stand for everyone who scans negatives and slides with a digital camera instead of a flatbed scanner. The heart of it is the base plate made of 20 mm multiplex board, the same material used in trade fair construction for load-bearing floors. The CNC recess and the four M6 threaded inserts hold the profile in position even under load, instead of just screwing it on. The profile itself is a standard Bosch profile – if you want to scan larger formats, you simply buy a taller profile.

The profile does not have a fixed camera mount but a 3/8" mount. The Copy Stand is designed for use with your own tripod head to maintain full control over fine adjustment and positioning.

The Copy Stand is the foundation of our film scanning system. Complement it with a negative holder from the Film Scanner Holder System and a light source for a complete scanning workflow.

If you’re unsure which combination fits your setup: The Film Scanner Finder gives you a recommendation after three questions. All components in layered view, clickable with direct shop links, are shown in the product range diagram. Guides and technical background about film scanning can be found in our blog overview.