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120 & 620 Medium Format Film Scanning (Positives & B&W Negatives)

We scan your developed 120/620 medium format film and convert each frame to clean, high-resolution digital files. This is a base, unedited scan—ideal for archiving and later retouching as you prefer.

Click here for the Brownie / Medium Format Film Order Form

Note: Negative scanning is for black and white negatives only. These films are dust magnets—we do not add post-scan dust cleanup in this minimal service.

120 6×6 medium format film negative strip ready for scanning
120 / 6×6 Medium Format Film

What We Scan & How It’s Delivered

We do not develop film. Send us your already developed medium or large format 120 or 620 negatives/positives and we’ll transfer each frame to digital and return files on CD or DVD data disc.

Our charge for medium format frames (up to 120/620) is $2.50 per 6×6 cm (2.25" × 2.25") frame, scanned at 1200 ppi. (Some people refer to these as ~55 mm.) Please see the order form for the most current pricing.

Brownie / Medium Format Order Form

Condition Matters: Rolled or Curled Film

If your medium format film has been stored tightly rolled or has pronounced curl, results may be limited. We will do our best, but please only send curled film if you are comfortable with whatever we can achieve.

Rolled medium format film showing significant curl and distortion
Medium Format Film Rolled Up
Wavy medium format film sample caused by long-term rolled storage
This is what you get when you store your film rolled up.

120 & 620: A Brief History

The medium format roll film used in Kodak Brownie cameras dates back to 1900–1901. These simple fixed-focus “point and shoot” models helped popularize photography. “Medium format” typically refers to 120 and 220 roll film wound on a spool (not in a cassette). 220 is twice as long as 120 and usually lacks full paper backing, fitting more frames on the same spool size.

Kodak introduced the Six-20 camera in 1931 along with 620 film. Although Kodak stopped manufacturing 620, 120 film is the same size and can be re-spooled onto 620 spools in a dark room if needed.

Brownie / Medium Format Order Form

Common Medium Formats

While 35 mm is fixed at 24×36 mm, 120/220 roll film supports multiple frame sizes because the film width is fixed at 6 cm and the frame length varies. Popular frame sizes include 645, 6×6, and 6×7. A 6×6 camera often yields 12 shots per roll; 645 can yield 16. The 6×7 format enlarges cleanly to 8×10" paper but usually requires a tripod due to heavier camera bodies.