The very first setup of a camera scanning rig can be a frustrating hunt for the right placement of camera, lens and film. Nailing the correct distances isn’t an intuitive process, especially with lenses that have floating elements. My new free interactive framing charts make the job simpler. Open a chart on your phone, tablet or computer, size it to true real-life scale, and put it under or in front of your lens in place of film. Frame the shot, focus, and note the lens working distance. Your film holder, lens, rings and camera can then be set up correctly in no time.

Try the Range Finder → 

Covers every format from Super 8 to 24×36 to 8×10. No film needed, and no app to install. It’s simple and fun. No sign-up, no tracking.