{"product_id":"cs-lite-plus-spectracolor-camera-scanning-light-source","title":"CS-LITE+ SpectraCOLOR™ Light Source","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/2025_CS-LITE__lockupTM_V1.png?v=1753999559\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCineStill CS-LITE+\u003c\/strong\u003e is a universal, compact light source; specifically designed for archival film scanning with any digital camera. Balanced light output with optimized color separation specifically calibrated for film!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/CINE8055.jpg?v=1754674682\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost light sources currently available for film scanning are not intended for that purpose and, even at high CRI, fail to get the job done due to lack of control and generic design. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe CS-LITE+ utilizes ultra-bright single-band LEDs, driven by a standard 5V\/1.5A USB power supply. Using proprietary SpectraCOLOR™ technology, years in the making, the narrowband light is then transformed and shaped into separate ultra-narrowband \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003emultispectral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e wavelengths \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e– unachievable with traditional LED technology – specifically calibrated to covert the color layers of film into the three color channels of a digital raw file, without color contamination or cross-talk, using any standard bayer-pattern (or similar) tri-color sensor. This allows your digital sensor to see negative film the way it was intended to be seen, resulting in the purest, most high-fidelity film to digital conversions achievable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/CS-Lite_overlays-Recovered6.gif?v=1755035902\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more information or questions visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.cinestillfilm.com\/hc\/en-us\/sections\/38677910346125-CS-LITE-Light-Source\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF.A.Q. Help Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the CS-LITE+.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS-LITE+ can be setup in three different modes using the included \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cs-litebrite-light-collimating-sheets\" title=\"Replacement CS-LiteBrite+ Sheets\"\u003eCS-LiteBrite+ Light Collimating Sheets\u003c\/a\u003e and two different Color Calibration Sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCS-LITE+ Color Modes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Negative Mode (Color Negative Calibration Sheet)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/CINE8027.jpg?v=1754699831\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mode is designed to reduce the orange mask present in color negatives to allow for more neutral scans resulting in superior color separation with less noise due to excessive gain produced when shifting color temperature below 2800K in a raw file. Place the included Color Negative Calibration Sheet (blue color)  directly on the surface of the light, beneath the included two \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cs-litebrite-light-collimating-sheets\"\u003eCS-LiteBrite+\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e“Light Collimating” \u003c\/span\u003esheets (clear color), aligning the notched corners to the upper right of the light. Be sure to remove the protective film from both sides of the two clear “Light Collimating” sheets before using and to always place these sheets on top of the “Color Calibration” sheet for accurate use. The “Color Calibration” sheets have no protective film and are ready to use when placed beneath the two clear “Light Collimating” sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool\/White Light Mode (Maximum Output For B\u0026amp;W Film Scanning)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/CINE8028.jpg?v=1754699899\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard cool white light for scanning black and white negatives or white light dependent workflows. For this mode, place the included two \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cs-litebrite-light-collimating-sheets\"\u003eCS-LiteBrite+\u003c\/a\u003e “Light Collimating” sheets (clear color) directly on the light source surface, aligning the notched corner to the upper right of the light. \u003cspan\u003eBe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sure to remove the protective film from both sides of the two “Light Collimating” sheets before using\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThis mode can also be used to scan color negative film for post-processing workflows developed for white-light scanning and may also be helpful for images taken on slide film under incandescent light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Light Mode (Color Positive Calibration Sheet for Slide Film Scanning)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/CINE8034.jpg?v=1754699928\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlide film is designed to be viewed with a warm, tungsten balanced backlight. To accomplish this, place the included “Color Positive Calibration Sheet” (yellow color) directly on the light surface, beneath the two \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cs-litebrite-light-collimating-sheets\"\u003eCS-LiteBrite+\u003c\/a\u003e “Light Collimating” sheets (clear color), aligning the notched corners to the upper right of the light. \u003cspan\u003eBe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sure to remove the protective film from both sides of the two clear “Light Collimating” sheets before using and to always place \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethese sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on top of the “Color Calibration” sheet for accurate use. The “Color Calibration” sheets have no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e protective film and are ready to use when placed beneath the two clear “Light Collimating” sheets. \u003c\/span\u003eThis setting also produces even richer tones on slides and enhanced color separation for more control when editing. Can be helpful on some color negatives without an orange mask or daylight film exposed in very warm tungsten light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/CINE8008.jpg?v=1754700341\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2x \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cs-litebrite-light-collimating-sheets\" title=\"Replacement CS-LiteBrite+ Sheets\"\u003eCS-LiteBrite+\u003c\/a\u003e Light Collimating Sheets (clear color)\u003cbr\u003e1x Color Negative Calibration Sheet (blue color)\u003cbr\u003e1x Color Positive Calibration Sheet (yellow color)\u003cbr\u003e1x CS-LiteMask Universal Carrier Mask\u003cbr\u003e1x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/CineStill_CS-LITE_spectra_Instruction_4.25x5.5_WEB-2.pdf?v=1758573140\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrinted Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4x Rubber Feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cs-litebrite-light-collimating-sheets\" title=\"Replacement CS-LiteBrite+ Sheets\"\u003eCs-LiteBrite+\u003c\/a\u003e Collimating \u0026amp; Color Negative Calibration Sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/CINE8012.jpg?v=1754700204\" alt=\"\"\u003eThese replaceable prismatic “Light Collimating” sheets paired with the “Color Negative Calibration” sheet (blue in appearance) help reduce the orange mask found in color negative film, balancing the light to produce optimal results with a digital sensor while also offering increased directional light output, reducing spill light and enhancing diffusion uniformity. \u003cspan\u003eBe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sure to remove the protective film from both sides of the two clear “Light Collimating” sheets before using and to always place \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethese sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on top of the “Color Calibration” sheet being used. The “Color Calibration” sheets have no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e protective film and are ready to use when placed beneath the clear “Light Collimating” sheets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCS-LiteMask - Universal Carrier Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse your favorite film carrier with the CS-LITE+ without annoying spill light. Spill light increases the chance of reflection and color contamination when scanning your film.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/CineStill_CS-LITE_spectra_Instruction_4.25x5.5_WEB-2.pdf?v=1758573140\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cs41 Complete Instructions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload CS-LITE+ SpectraCOLOR™ Light Source PDF Instruction Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.cinestillfilm.com\/hc\/en-us\/sections\/38677910346125-CS-LITE-Light-Source\" title=\"CS-LITE+ SpectraCOLOR FAQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArticles:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cinestillfilm.com\/blogs\/news\/introducing-spectracolor-unlocking-a-new-era-for-film-conversion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cinestillfilm.com\/blogs\/news\/meet-the-cs-lite-plus-with-spectracolor\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the CS-LITE+: The First Light Source Powered by SpectraCOLOR™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-camera-scanning-revolution-a-new-frontier\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Camera Scanning Revolution: A New Frontier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/introducing-spectracolor-unlocking-a-new-era-for-film-conversion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing SpectraCOLOR™: Unlocking a New Era for Film Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/film-is-better-in-spectracolor-cs-negative-convert-v1-2-update\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm is better in SpectraCOLOR™: CS Negative+ Convert v1.2 Update\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Unit Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 6.5 in\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 4.4 in\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 0.8 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIlluminated Area Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 5 7\/8 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 3 3\/4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/5113\/files\/CINE8126.jpg?v=1754700530\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1581176015367_6739\" data-block-type=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCamera Scanning Considerations:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1581176015367_9515\" data-block-type=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust about any semi-modern, interchangeable-lens digital camera will work great for camera scanning. There are many mirrorless or DSLR options to choose from with large lens catalogs, tethered capture capability, and excellent image quality. Some high end cameras can even use pixel stitching to deliver extremely high levels of resolution.\u003c!-- notionvc: 1e5fbed7-e892-49b7-a46e-c8960560b709 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacro Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"0\"\u003eFor camera scanning, the one real requirement is that your lens focuses close enough to capture the entire frame. For full frame cameras and capturing 35mm film, the term “1:1” designates a lens that will reproduce the 35mm frame exactly onto the full frame digital sensor. With crop-sensor bodies, 1:1 lenses focus even closer. Outside of reproduction factor (1:1), also look out for lenses that are sharp, have good color reproduction, limit internal reflections (modern coatings), and have very little vignetting. Finally, it’s generally best to use your macro lens stopped down 2-3 stops from wide open, as this gives a good combination of depth of field and sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: ce681754-4a7c-422d-80c4-7526f897891e --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1581176015367_69291\" data-block-type=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware for Negative Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"0\"\u003eThere are a few plugins and standalone programs for converting captured negatives into positive images. Some older and some newer, all of them try to harness the color science based in darkroom paper to various degrees. 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