VALOI 360 User manual

Getting
Started
Guide

Thank you for purchasing a VALOI product!
The VALOI 360 system is a system of modular tools designed to help
you scan your photographic lm using a digital camera. Its two primary
functions are to hold the lm at and to allow you to move quickly to the
next frame when scanning.
In addition to a VALOI 360 Holder you will also need the following to scan
(not included):
• Digital camera/phone
• Lens with close focusing capability (macro)
• Copy stand or tripod
• Light source
Ready to start your lm-scanning journey? Let’s go!

Content

06 Why Valoi?
08 Online Guides
32 In Use
10 The System’s Parts
44 Diagnosing Common Problems
40 General Tips For Scanning
22 Assembly
48 Diagnosing Bad Scanning Results
54 Contact

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Why VALOI?

In Finnish, “valoi” means light and creation - inseparable concepts
of analogue photography
The Finnish naming of our brand isn’t coincidental - as the Nordics
is where our project started. Our Scandinavian roots are also visible
in the minimalist, functional design.

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Online Guides
We have created a series of video guides to help you assemble and get
started with your Valoi product, and with camera scanning. Please visit
www.valoi.co and navigate to the ‘Guides’ section in the top right corner.

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The System’s Parts

The VALOI 360 system consists of the following modules:
• Holders
• 35mm Holder
• 120 Holder
• Custom Series Holders (see www.valoi.co)
• Advancer
• Accessories
• Diffuser
• Duster
• Levelling Mirror
• Light source Adapter 104
• Masks
• 35mm Half Frame
• Medium format 6x4.5
• Medium format 6x6
• Medium format 6x7
Scan with a holder on its own or add extra functionality with the Film
Advancer.

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Holders

*VALOI does not recommend disassembly of the Holders. The user is responsible for any damage
to the product or themselves if they choose to disassemble the Holder.
The Holders keep the lm at and in place while scanning without actu-
ally touching the image area. These can be used on their own (using the
rubber feet) or in conjunction with the Advancer.

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35mm Holder
The 35mm Holder is intended for scanning standard 135 (35mm), both
full (standard) frames of 24x36mm and half frame of 24x18mm. The
Holder can both be used on its own or in conjunction with the Film
Advancer (sold separately) for added functionality and higher quality
scanning. For scanning frames smaller than full frame 35mm, an optional
mask can help mask off stray light (sold separately) and can help improve
results, particularly on lenses prone to aring.
The 126 format lm will also t into the gate but using the holder for that
format is not recommended as the holder can scratch the image area on 126
lm and parts of the image could be hidden when scanning. A dedicated 126
Holder compatible with the system is available - see our website.

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120 Holder
The 120 Holder can be used with any ~60mm gauge lm type: 120 and
the discontinued formats 220 and 620. It can be used effectively with any
frame size from 6x4.5 to 6x9 with single-capture and with any size longer
than that using digital stitching techniques. For scanning frames smaller
than 6x9, optional masks can help mask off stray light (sold separately)
and can help improve results, particularly on lenses prone to aring.

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Advancer
The Advancer consists of 5 main features:
1. Frame: The main steel frame
2. Axles: Stainless steel axles with grooves for holding the rollers
3. Rollers: Rubber-rollers (user-replaceable), adjustable to appropriate
width for the format
4. Knobs: For moving the lm forwards, can be moved on either side.
5. Feet: Threaded, adjustable in height for levelling
The Advancer will allow you to increase productivity and quality when
scanning. It is compatible with the holders in the 360 system and
with all the accessories. Its adjustable rollers mean that most roll lm
formats ever produced are covered by the 6 pre-set grooves in the axles,
including 35mm and 120 medium format. See the In Use section to learn
more.

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Accessories