Negative Supply Basic Riser XL Copy Stand for Film Scanning
The Negative Supply Basic Riser XL is a heavy-duty copy stand designed to give camera scanning setups more height, more stability, and greater compatibility with larger camera and lens combinations. As the larger version of the Basic Riser MK3, it is built to handle everything from compact mirrorless systems through to professional DSLRs and many digital medium format cameras, while still remaining a practical option for home or studio film scanning.
System Compatibility Notes
This riser is designed to sit at the centre of a Negative Supply camera scanning setup, supporting your digital camera above a compatible light source and film carrier system. It pairs well with Negative Supply light sources and carriers across the range, making it a strong choice for users building a more flexible scanning setup. The Basic Riser XL supports camera and lens combinations up to a 90mm full-frame equivalent focal length when scanning 4x5 film, while also providing ample height for 35mm and 120 scanning with the most common macro lenses. Its increased clearance makes it particularly well suited to larger cameras, gripped bodies, and longer lens combinations.
Why We Like It
If the Basic Riser MK3 is a great all-rounder, this is the version for users who want more room and fewer limitations. The larger baseboard is particularly useful if you are using a gripped DSLR or a bigger mirrorless body, and the extra height provides the clearance needed to scan 4x5 film with camera and lens combinations up to a 90mm full-frame equivalent focal length. It feels much more substantial than improvised copy stand setups, and that extra rigidity pays off in sharper, more repeatable scans. For anyone using larger camera systems, this is the more sensible option.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty copy stand designed for camera-based film scanning
- Maximum camera height of approximately 66cm
- Larger solid steel baseboard for improved stability and support
- Suitable for scanning 35mm, 120, and 4x5 film
- Supports camera and lens combinations up to a 90mm full-frame equivalent focal length when scanning 4x5 film
- Anodised aluminium column for strength and rigidity
- Hybrid carbon fibre and aluminium head with smooth height adjustment
- Integrated 1/4"-20 camera mounting point with access window
- Locking knob to secure camera height during use
- Compatible with most mirrorless, DSLR, and many medium format digital cameras
What's in the Box
- Negative Supply Basic Riser XL Copy Stand
Ideal For
- Photographers using larger or gripped camera bodies for scanning
- Users scanning 35mm, 120, and 4x5 film
- Home and studio setups needing greater height and stability
- Anyone wanting a more capable alternative to the Basic Riser MK3
