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Kaiser Film Copy Vario
The Kaiser K2457 FilmCopy Vario is a versatile, precision-engineered film and slide holding system designed for digitising photographic transparencies and negatives using a digital camera and macro lens. Positioned on a suitable light box beneath a camera mounted to a copy stand or tripod, it provides stable, accurate positioning of original film for high-quality camera-based reproduction. Supplied with a format mask for standard 5 x 5 cm mounted 35 mm slides and a pair of 24 x 36 mm masks with guide ridges for 35 mm film strips, the FilmCopy Vario is ready for common analogue formats. Its interchangeable insert system also supports medium-format and panoramic film using separately available masks or glass inserts. Adjustable stop pins, four continuously adjustable masking strips and a light-blocking overlay mat provide control over film alignment and unwanted stray light. Ideal for photographers, archivists and analogue enthusiasts, the K2457 offers a flexible foundation for creating digital copies of slides and negatives. A light box, camera, macro lens and copy stand are not included.
Film Digitisation and Copying Accessories
Kaiser K2457 FilmCopy Vario
Precision positioning for camera-based film digitisation. The Kaiser FilmCopy Vario combines interchangeable film masks, adjustable alignment stops, flexible light masking and stable film support in a versatile system for copying 35 mm slides, negatives and selected larger film formats.
Accurate film positioning
Stable holding and adjustable stops help align slides and negatives consistently beneath a camera.
Multiple film formats
Includes 35 mm masks, with optional inserts for medium-format and panoramic negatives and slides.
Adjustable light masking
Four steplessly adjustable masking strips and an overlay mat help control unwanted stray light.
Camera-based digitisation
Designed for use with a 1:1 macro lens, copy stand or tripod, and a suitable illuminated light box.
Precision film positioning for digital reproduction
Turn analogue slides and negatives into digital images with greater control
The Kaiser K2457 FilmCopy Vario provides a practical foundation for digitising analogue photographic originals using a digital camera rather than a dedicated film scanner. The holding device is designed to sit on a suitable light box, with a camera fitted with a 1:1 macro lens positioned above it using a copy stand or tripod. By keeping photographic slides and negatives accurately located over the illuminated area, the FilmCopy Vario helps create a consistent working arrangement for photographing individual frames. This makes it particularly useful for photographers who already own a suitable camera and macro lens, as well as archivists and analogue photography enthusiasts seeking a flexible approach to reproducing their film collections.
The K2457 includes the Kaiser K4489 format mask for standard 5 x 5 cm mounted 35 mm slides and a pair of K4486 format masks for 24 x 36 mm film. The 35 mm film masks incorporate guide ridges to assist with positioning film strips. Mounted slides can be placed directly into the holder from above, while the pressure frame is opened when inserting film strips. The inserts are easy to change, allowing the holder to be adapted to different originals. With separately available format masks or glass inserts, the system can also accommodate 4.5 x 6 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm and 6 x 9 cm film formats, as well as 24 x 66 mm panoramic film. This interchangeable approach makes the FilmCopy Vario suitable for photographers working with more than one analogue film format.
To support accurate positioning and effective illumination, the FilmCopy Vario incorporates adjustable stop pins in its lower section to accommodate different film widths, together with four continuously adjustable masking strips. These masking elements allow the illuminated area around the original to be restricted, helping minimise unwanted stray light during reproduction. A supplied 254 x 201 mm overlay mat provides additional protection against stray illumination. The holding device weighs approximately 600 g without its masks or overlay mat, giving it a substantial desktop presence without becoming unnecessarily bulky. For users who do not already own a suitable light source, Kaiser also offers the K2458 FilmCopy Vario Kit, which combines the K2457 holder with the K2453 slimlite plano LED light box. The K2457 itself is the holding system only and does not include a light box, camera or copy stand.
Ideal for
Digitising and preserving analogue photographs
- -Camera-based digitisation of mounted 35 mm slides
- -Copying 24 x 36 mm negatives and transparency film strips
- -Working with medium-format and panoramic film using optional inserts
- -Archiving, cataloguing and preserving photographic collections
Key features
Precision film holding system: provides stable positioning of slides and negatives for camera-based digitisation.
Designed for macro photography: intended for use with a camera fitted with a 1:1 macro lens.
Copy stand or tripod compatible: the camera is supported above the holder using suitable photographic equipment.
Light box operation: the holder is placed on a suitable light box to provide transmitted illumination through the original.
35 mm mounted slide mask included: supplied with the Kaiser K4489 format mask for 5 x 5 cm slide mounts.
24 x 36 mm masks included: supplied with a pair of Kaiser K4486 format masks for standard 35 mm film.
Film strip guide ridges: the supplied 24 x 36 mm masks help guide 35 mm film strips into position.
Interchangeable inserts: masks can be changed easily to suit different photographic originals.
Medium-format expansion: optional masks and glass inserts support 4.5 x 6 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm and 6 x 9 cm film formats.
Panoramic film compatibility: optional K4492 masks support the 24 x 66 mm panoramic format.
Convenient slide loading: mounted 35 mm slides can be inserted directly from above.
Opening pressure frame: allows film strips to be positioned inside the holder.
Adjustable film stop pins: lower section accommodates different film widths through adjustable positioning stops.
Four adjustable masking strips: stepless adjustment helps limit illumination to the required area.
Overlay mat included: supplied 254 x 201 mm mat helps protect against stray light.
Approximate holder weight: 600 g excluding masks and overlay mat.
Compatible Kaiser illumination: designed to work with a suitable light box, including the separately available K2453 slimlite plano.
Complete kit option: the separately available K2458 combines the K2457 holder with the K2453 LED light box.
K2457
Technical specification
Product name
FilmCopy Vario
Product code
K2457
Product category
Film and slide digitisation holder
Primary application
Camera-based film digitisation
Camera lens requirement
Macro lens (1:1)
Camera support
Copy stand or tripod
Illumination requirement
External light box
Included slide mask
K4489 - 5 x 5 cm mounts
Included film masks
Pair of K4486 - 24 x 36 mm
Film strip guides
Integrated guide ridges
Interchangeable masks
Yes
Slide insertion
Directly from above
Film strip insertion
Opening pressure frame
Film width adjustment
Adjustable stop pins
Masking strips
4 adjustable strips
Masking adjustment
Stepless
Overlay mat
Included
Overlay mat dimensions
254 x 201 mm
Overlay mat dimensions (in.)
10 x 7.9 in.
Optional medium formats
4.5 x 6, 6 x 6, 6 x 7, 6 x 9 cm
Optional panoramic format
24 x 66 mm
Holder weight
Approx. 600 g
Weight measurement excludes
Masks and overlay mat
Compatible light box
K2453 slimlite plano
Light box included
No
Alternative kit
K2458 FilmCopy Vario Kit
Power requirement of holder
None - passive holding device
Compatibility and included accessories
A flexible foundation for digitising 35 mm, medium-format and panoramic film
The Kaiser K2457 FilmCopy Vario is a film and slide holding device designed for camera-based digitisation. It is positioned on a suitable light box beneath a camera fitted with a 1:1 macro lens and supported by a copy stand or tripod. The holder provides accurate film positioning but does not itself capture images or generate illumination.
Included: One Kaiser K2457 FilmCopy Vario holding device, one K4489 format mask for mounted 35 mm slides in 5 x 5 cm frames, one pair of K4486 format masks for 24 x 36 mm film, and one 254 x 201 mm overlay mat for protection against stray light.
35 mm film compatibility: The supplied K4489 insert accepts mounted 35 mm slides. The included K4486 pair is intended for 24 x 36 mm film and incorporates guide ridges for positioning film strips. Mounted slides can be placed directly from above, while film strips are loaded by opening the pressure frame.
Optional format masks: Additional Kaiser accessories include K4491 masks for 24.5 x 36.5 mm, K4431 for 4.5 x 6 cm, K4485 for 6 x 6 cm, K4436 for 6 x 7 cm and K4492 for 24 x 66 mm panoramic film. These accessories are available separately and are not included with the K2457.
Optional glass inserts: Kaiser K4490 flat glass inserts and K4433 anti-Newton/flat glass inserts are available for 6 x 9 cm film. Further optional anti-Newton glass and format mask combinations are available for 24 x 36 mm, 6 x 6 cm and 6 x 7 cm formats. These accessories can help adapt the holder to different film originals and handling requirements.
Adjustable film positioning: The lower section incorporates adjustable stop pins for different film widths and four steplessly adjustable masking strips. The supplied overlay mat helps minimise unwanted stray light around the illuminated film area during photography.
Compatible illumination: The separately available Kaiser K2453 slimlite plano LED light box provides a 22 x 16 cm illuminated area, 5000 K daylight illumination, CRI 95 and continuous dimming. It supports battery and mains operation, making it a suitable illumination accessory for the FilmCopy Vario system.
Complete kit alternative: The Kaiser K2458 FilmCopy Vario Kit includes the K2457 holding device together with the K2453 slimlite plano LED light box. The kit is an alternative for users who need both the film holder and a compatible light source.
Mounted medium-format slides: For mounted medium-format transparencies in 7 x 7 cm slide frames, Kaiser specifies the separately available K2459 FilmCopy dia MF holding device. The K2457's optional medium-format accessories are intended for suitable film strips and cut individual transparencies or negatives rather than those larger mounted slide frames.
Important: The K2457 is a passive film and slide positioning system, not a film scanner, light box or digital camera. The K2453 LED light box, camera, 1:1 macro lens, copy stand, tripod, optional masks and optional glass inserts must be purchased separately. The stated weight of approximately 600 g applies to the holder without masks or overlay mat. Digital image quality depends on the camera, lens, lighting, alignment and photographic technique. Negative conversion and image processing require appropriate software or editing methods after capture.
SKU
CODE:K2457
The Kaiser K2457 FilmCopy Vario is a versatile, precision-engineered film and slide holding system designed for digitising photographic transparencies and negatives using a digital camera and macro lens. Positioned on a suitable light box beneath a camera mounted to a copy stand or tripod, it provides stable, accurate positioning of original film for high-quality camera-based reproduction. Supplied with a format mask for standard 5 x 5 cm mounted 35 mm slides and a pair of 24 x 36 mm masks with guide ridges for 35 mm film strips, the FilmCopy Vario is ready for common analogue formats. Its interchangeable insert system also supports medium-format and panoramic film using separately available masks or glass inserts. Adjustable stop pins, four continuously adjustable masking strips and a light-blocking overlay mat provide control over film alignment and unwanted stray light. Ideal for photographers, archivists and analogue enthusiasts, the K2457 offers a flexible foundation for creating digital copies of slides and negatives. A light box, camera, macro lens and copy stand are not included.
Film Digitisation and Copying Accessories
Kaiser K2457 FilmCopy Vario
Precision positioning for camera-based film digitisation. The Kaiser FilmCopy Vario combines interchangeable film masks, adjustable alignment stops, flexible light masking and stable film support in a versatile system for copying 35 mm slides, negatives and selected larger film formats.
Accurate film positioning
Stable holding and adjustable stops help align slides and negatives consistently beneath a camera.
Multiple film formats
Includes 35 mm masks, with optional inserts for medium-format and panoramic negatives and slides.
Adjustable light masking
Four steplessly adjustable masking strips and an overlay mat help control unwanted stray light.
Camera-based digitisation
Designed for use with a 1:1 macro lens, copy stand or tripod, and a suitable illuminated light box.
Precision film positioning for digital reproduction
Turn analogue slides and negatives into digital images with greater control
The Kaiser K2457 FilmCopy Vario provides a practical foundation for digitising analogue photographic originals using a digital camera rather than a dedicated film scanner. The holding device is designed to sit on a suitable light box, with a camera fitted with a 1:1 macro lens positioned above it using a copy stand or tripod. By keeping photographic slides and negatives accurately located over the illuminated area, the FilmCopy Vario helps create a consistent working arrangement for photographing individual frames. This makes it particularly useful for photographers who already own a suitable camera and macro lens, as well as archivists and analogue photography enthusiasts seeking a flexible approach to reproducing their film collections.
The K2457 includes the Kaiser K4489 format mask for standard 5 x 5 cm mounted 35 mm slides and a pair of K4486 format masks for 24 x 36 mm film. The 35 mm film masks incorporate guide ridges to assist with positioning film strips. Mounted slides can be placed directly into the holder from above, while the pressure frame is opened when inserting film strips. The inserts are easy to change, allowing the holder to be adapted to different originals. With separately available format masks or glass inserts, the system can also accommodate 4.5 x 6 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm and 6 x 9 cm film formats, as well as 24 x 66 mm panoramic film. This interchangeable approach makes the FilmCopy Vario suitable for photographers working with more than one analogue film format.
To support accurate positioning and effective illumination, the FilmCopy Vario incorporates adjustable stop pins in its lower section to accommodate different film widths, together with four continuously adjustable masking strips. These masking elements allow the illuminated area around the original to be restricted, helping minimise unwanted stray light during reproduction. A supplied 254 x 201 mm overlay mat provides additional protection against stray illumination. The holding device weighs approximately 600 g without its masks or overlay mat, giving it a substantial desktop presence without becoming unnecessarily bulky. For users who do not already own a suitable light source, Kaiser also offers the K2458 FilmCopy Vario Kit, which combines the K2457 holder with the K2453 slimlite plano LED light box. The K2457 itself is the holding system only and does not include a light box, camera or copy stand.
Ideal for
Digitising and preserving analogue photographs
- -Camera-based digitisation of mounted 35 mm slides
- -Copying 24 x 36 mm negatives and transparency film strips
- -Working with medium-format and panoramic film using optional inserts
- -Archiving, cataloguing and preserving photographic collections
Key features
Precision film holding system: provides stable positioning of slides and negatives for camera-based digitisation.
Designed for macro photography: intended for use with a camera fitted with a 1:1 macro lens.
Copy stand or tripod compatible: the camera is supported above the holder using suitable photographic equipment.
Light box operation: the holder is placed on a suitable light box to provide transmitted illumination through the original.
35 mm mounted slide mask included: supplied with the Kaiser K4489 format mask for 5 x 5 cm slide mounts.
24 x 36 mm masks included: supplied with a pair of Kaiser K4486 format masks for standard 35 mm film.
Film strip guide ridges: the supplied 24 x 36 mm masks help guide 35 mm film strips into position.
Interchangeable inserts: masks can be changed easily to suit different photographic originals.
Medium-format expansion: optional masks and glass inserts support 4.5 x 6 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm and 6 x 9 cm film formats.
Panoramic film compatibility: optional K4492 masks support the 24 x 66 mm panoramic format.
Convenient slide loading: mounted 35 mm slides can be inserted directly from above.
Opening pressure frame: allows film strips to be positioned inside the holder.
Adjustable film stop pins: lower section accommodates different film widths through adjustable positioning stops.
Four adjustable masking strips: stepless adjustment helps limit illumination to the required area.
Overlay mat included: supplied 254 x 201 mm mat helps protect against stray light.
Approximate holder weight: 600 g excluding masks and overlay mat.
Compatible Kaiser illumination: designed to work with a suitable light box, including the separately available K2453 slimlite plano.
Complete kit option: the separately available K2458 combines the K2457 holder with the K2453 LED light box.
K2457
Technical specification
Product name
FilmCopy Vario
Product code
K2457
Product category
Film and slide digitisation holder
Primary application
Camera-based film digitisation
Camera lens requirement
Macro lens (1:1)
Camera support
Copy stand or tripod
Illumination requirement
External light box
Included slide mask
K4489 - 5 x 5 cm mounts
Included film masks
Pair of K4486 - 24 x 36 mm
Film strip guides
Integrated guide ridges
Interchangeable masks
Yes
Slide insertion
Directly from above
Film strip insertion
Opening pressure frame
Film width adjustment
Adjustable stop pins
Masking strips
4 adjustable strips
Masking adjustment
Stepless
Overlay mat
Included
Overlay mat dimensions
254 x 201 mm
Overlay mat dimensions (in.)
10 x 7.9 in.
Optional medium formats
4.5 x 6, 6 x 6, 6 x 7, 6 x 9 cm
Optional panoramic format
24 x 66 mm
Holder weight
Approx. 600 g
Weight measurement excludes
Masks and overlay mat
Compatible light box
K2453 slimlite plano
Light box included
No
Alternative kit
K2458 FilmCopy Vario Kit
Power requirement of holder
None - passive holding device
Compatibility and included accessories
A flexible foundation for digitising 35 mm, medium-format and panoramic film
The Kaiser K2457 FilmCopy Vario is a film and slide holding device designed for camera-based digitisation. It is positioned on a suitable light box beneath a camera fitted with a 1:1 macro lens and supported by a copy stand or tripod. The holder provides accurate film positioning but does not itself capture images or generate illumination.
Included: One Kaiser K2457 FilmCopy Vario holding device, one K4489 format mask for mounted 35 mm slides in 5 x 5 cm frames, one pair of K4486 format masks for 24 x 36 mm film, and one 254 x 201 mm overlay mat for protection against stray light.
35 mm film compatibility: The supplied K4489 insert accepts mounted 35 mm slides. The included K4486 pair is intended for 24 x 36 mm film and incorporates guide ridges for positioning film strips. Mounted slides can be placed directly from above, while film strips are loaded by opening the pressure frame.
Optional format masks: Additional Kaiser accessories include K4491 masks for 24.5 x 36.5 mm, K4431 for 4.5 x 6 cm, K4485 for 6 x 6 cm, K4436 for 6 x 7 cm and K4492 for 24 x 66 mm panoramic film. These accessories are available separately and are not included with the K2457.
Optional glass inserts: Kaiser K4490 flat glass inserts and K4433 anti-Newton/flat glass inserts are available for 6 x 9 cm film. Further optional anti-Newton glass and format mask combinations are available for 24 x 36 mm, 6 x 6 cm and 6 x 7 cm formats. These accessories can help adapt the holder to different film originals and handling requirements.
Adjustable film positioning: The lower section incorporates adjustable stop pins for different film widths and four steplessly adjustable masking strips. The supplied overlay mat helps minimise unwanted stray light around the illuminated film area during photography.
Compatible illumination: The separately available Kaiser K2453 slimlite plano LED light box provides a 22 x 16 cm illuminated area, 5000 K daylight illumination, CRI 95 and continuous dimming. It supports battery and mains operation, making it a suitable illumination accessory for the FilmCopy Vario system.
Complete kit alternative: The Kaiser K2458 FilmCopy Vario Kit includes the K2457 holding device together with the K2453 slimlite plano LED light box. The kit is an alternative for users who need both the film holder and a compatible light source.
Mounted medium-format slides: For mounted medium-format transparencies in 7 x 7 cm slide frames, Kaiser specifies the separately available K2459 FilmCopy dia MF holding device. The K2457's optional medium-format accessories are intended for suitable film strips and cut individual transparencies or negatives rather than those larger mounted slide frames.
Important: The K2457 is a passive film and slide positioning system, not a film scanner, light box or digital camera. The K2453 LED light box, camera, 1:1 macro lens, copy stand, tripod, optional masks and optional glass inserts must be purchased separately. The stated weight of approximately 600 g applies to the holder without masks or overlay mat. Digital image quality depends on the camera, lens, lighting, alignment and photographic technique. Negative conversion and image processing require appropriate software or editing methods after capture.
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