Drum Scanning

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The highest-fidelity method available for analog film. Not an approximation — a record.

A drum scanner holds film in direct contact with a photomultiplier tube, reading the actual density of the image rather than reflecting light off its surface. The result captures shadow detail, highlight separation, and tonal range that flatbed and DSLR-copy methods routinely miss.

Every scan is delivered as a high-resolution archival TIFF with an embedded ICC profile. What you receive is a primary source document — stable, accurate, and ready for exhibition printing, publication, or long-term preservation.

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What We Accept

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Equipment

Scanner:     Aztek HiResolve 8000
- 8,000 dpi true optical resolution
- 16-bit analog-to-digital conversion
- 3.2 micron minimum aperture

Monitors:    Calibrated displays, profiled to scanning workflow
Chemicals:   Aztek mounting fluids and drum care products

The HiResolve 8000 is a professional photomultiplier tube drum scanner capable of true optical resolution to 8,000 dpi with 16-bit capture from the analog converter through to the final file. The entire setup — scanner, chemistry, and displays — is sourced and maintained within the Aztek ecosystem, ensuring a consistent, calibrated workflow from film to delivered file.

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Pricing & Turnaround

Pricing is per scan and varies by format and resolution. Turnaround is typically 5–10 business days depending on project volume. Rush turnaround available by arrangement.

We work on a project basis. Contact us with your materials and we’ll provide a quote before any work begins.