KLIM K2 Film Scanner User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: KLIM

Table of Contents

KLIM K2 Film Scanner
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
- Installation and Deinstallation
Scanning
- Using a 3rd party app
Editing Your Scans
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Film Scanner
Contact
References
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KLIM K2 Film Scanner

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THANK YOU

Thank you for acquiring the KLIM K2 Film Scanner! We hope you will enjoy using this product. Remember that we are always at your disposal for any questions, issues or suggestions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@klimtechnologies.com.

Product Information

KLIM K2 Film Scanner

Working voltage: DC1.5-3.0 V
Working current: [Information missing in the manual]
Types of film: 35 mm positive and negative film
Editing options for scanned images

Product Diagram

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Product Usage Instructions

Installation and Deinstallation

Installation Steps

Connect the film scanner to your computer or laptop via USB port.
Install the scanner driver and software provided in the CD-ROM included with the product.
Once the installation is complete, turn on the scanner by pressing the power button.
Place the film scanner on a steady and flat surface. The anti-slip silicon should be facing downwards while the PU leather top should face upwards. Note that the top also has an orange arrow;
- Note: Optionally you can use the included cleaning cloth to remove any dust from the bottom of the anti-slip surface for full stability.
Open the film scanner by lifting 2 up the upper shell.
Insert 2 AA batteries into the battery compartment of the bottom shell.
Flip out the support brackets which are fixed to the bottom of the upper shell.
Place the upper shell onto the bottom shell by carefully inserting the support brackets into the holes of the bottom shell whilst having the orange arrow on the top shell pointed towards the direction of the light plate.
Turn the film scanner on and insert your film by sliding it onto the light plate.
- Note: Optionally you can use the included cleaning cloth to remove any dust and/or fingerprints.
This step is optional and serves for extra stability, especially for larger smartphones. You can use the included magnetic phone plate to magnetically fix your phone to the built-in magnets in the upper plate. Simply place the plate between your phone and phone case.
Place your smartphone onto the top plate with its camera hanging over the edge so that it aligns with the light plate.
Try to decrease the surrounding light as much as possible by turning off any other lights and dimming the windows as much as possible. Limiting the light to the film scanner will increase the quality of your scans.
You are now ready to make your first scan! If you need help with scanning your film, please refer to the section “Scanning” on the next pages.

Deinstallation Steps

Disconnect the scanner from your computer.
Uninstall the scanner driver and software from your device.
Turn off the scanner by pressing the power button.
Make sure that the power switch is turned off.
To fold the film scanner gently pull up the upper shell from the bottom shell.
Fold in the support brackets. Each support bracket has a number on the side indicating in what order they need to be folded back.
Place the upper shell back on the bottom shell.

Scanning

Types of Film

The KLIM K2 Film Scanner supports both positive and negative 35 mm film types. There are 2 types of film that work with this film scanner:

Positive 35 mm (color or black & white)
Negative 35 mm (color or black & white)

The positive film can be scanned simply by using your smartphone’s default camera application. However, there are 3rd party apps that offer extra features which may be helpful for you. As every app is different, we recommend trying out all of the options with your first scan, to find out what application fits your needs best. We have included a selection of our recommended apps below.

Note: we are not affiliated with any of these apps or their developers. All image rights and any other trademarked or copyrighted material is owned by their respective holders. Some apps may not be available in all regions/languages. Please identify whether you want the scan a positive or negative film and refer to the below dedicated sections.

Scanning Positive 35 mm Film

Select the “Positive” option on the scanner software interface.
Load the film strip into the scanner and align it accordingly.
Adjust the settings for brightness, contrast, and resolution as desired.
Click on the “Scan” button to start scanning.

Using your smartphone’s default camera application:

Make sure your smartphone’s camera is aligned with the light plate.
Optionally zoom in until you have a sharp image.
Take a picture on your smartphone’s camera to scan your film.

Note: You can edit your scan by going to your photo gallery. You can for instance crop the picture to minimize the black border around the scan and adjust colors to your preference.

Using a 3rd party app

SLIDESCAN BY PHOTOMYNE

Open the app on your smartphone.
It will ask you to register/login. You can press “Skip” in the top right to continue without creating an account.
The app will show you a demo and some information about premium features. You can skip these and continue with the free basic plan. Press skip and continue until you see the button “Start Scanning”.
Press on “Start scanning” and choose “OK” when the prompt shows up where Slidescan asks permission to access the camera.
Press on the display to focus on your film
Tap and hold the scan button for 3 seconds
If you want to edit your scan you can tap either on the top left cross sign or on the bottom right picture to access the gallery. Here you can edit your scan by tapping on the editing icon.
- Note: occasionally the scan shows a wrong cutout of your film. Either your scan misses part of the picture, or it shows too much scanned area around your film. You can adjust this with the cropping tool within the edit feature.
To add your next scan(s) simply press the bottom centre button “Add”.

For any troubleshooting please refer to https://photomyne.com/faq

KODAK MOBILE FILM SCANNER

Open the app on your smartphone;
Choose what type of film you want the scan;
Choose “OK” when the prompt shows up where KODAK asks permission to access the camera;
Press on the screen where to focus;
Optionally drag the slider at the top to adjust the color temperature;
Press on the bottom centre camera icon to scan your film;
The app will show the scanned film. At the bottom you will find different editing tools. You can swipe to the left on the bottom of the screen to see more editing tools like the cropping tool;
After optionally editing the scan you can approve/disapprove the scan;
A prompt will show asking access to your photos which you can allow as this is where your scans will be saved.

Scanning Negative 35 mm Film

This type of film requires a special app as the picture will need to be inverted from negative to positive. While there are a lot of 3rd party apps available, we recommend using either the app Filmbox by Photomyne or Kodak Mobile Film Scanner.

Select the “Negative” option on the scanner software interface.
Load the film strip into the scanner and align it accordingly.
Adjust the settings for brightness, contrast, and resolution as desired.
Click on the “Scan” button to start scanning.

FILMBOX BY PHOTOMYNE

Open the app on your smartphone.
It will ask you to register/login. You can press “Skip” in the top right to continue without creating an account.
The app will show you a demo and some information about premium features. You can skip these and continue with the free basic plan. Press skip and continue until you see the button “Start Scanning”
Press on “Start scanning” and choose “OK” when the prompt shows up where Slidescan asks permission to access the camera.
Press on the display to focus on your film
Tap and hold the scan button for 3 seconds
If you want to edit your scan you can tap either on the top left cross sign or on the bottom right picture to access the gallery. Here you can edit your scan by tapping on the editing icon.
- Note: occasionally the scan shows a wrong cutout of your film. Either your scan misses part of the picture, or it shows too much scanned area around your film You can adjust this with the cropping tool within the edit feature.
To add your next scan(s) simply press the bottom centre button “Add”.

For any troubleshooting please refer to https://photomyne.com/faq

KODAK MOBILE FILM SCANNER

Open the app on your smartphone.
Choose what type of film you want the scan.
Choose “OK” when the prompt shows up where KODAK asks permission to access the camera;
Press on the screen where to focus;
Optionally drag the slider at the top to adjust the color temperature;
Press on the bottom centre camera icon to scan your film;
The app will show the scanned film. At the bottom you will find different editing tools. You can swipe to the left on the bottom of the screen to see more editing tools like the cropping tool;
After optionally editing the scan you can approve/disapprove the scan;
A prompt will show asking access to your photos which you can allow as this is where your scans will be saved.

Editing Your Scans

The KLIM K2 Film Scanner software provides options to edit your scanned images. You can crop, resize, adjust color balance, and apply filters to your scans using the software.

Depending on what smartphone you have, the default features of your photo gallery or the apps mentioned previously will allow plenty of basic options to edit your scans. Those features will be sufficient for most users. If however you desire more professional editing tools we recommend using the app Snapseed.

Open the app on your smartphone.
Tap anywhere on the screen to choose your scan.
It will give you a range of color filters to choose from.
Additionally you can choose “Tools” on the bottom of the screen which gives you a range of editing options that will allow you to get the most out of your scans.
After you have made your editing changes you can choose export at the bottom right corner and save it to your preferences.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Film Scanner

Working voltage: DC1.5-3.0 V
Working current: <0.5A Product power: 0.6 W
Light color: cool white
Light brightness: 700-3000 cd/m
Light illumination: 3000-10000 Lux
LED lifespan: 50.000 hours
Power supply mode: external 2 AA batteries (LR6/AM-3), 1.5 V
Light display window: 4127 mm / 1.611.06 inch

Contact

If you have any questions, issues, or suggestions regarding the KLIM K2 Film Scanner, please contact us at support@klimtechnologies.com.

Do you need additional assistance with your product? Contact us at support@klimetchnologies.com. Our team of specialists is at your disposal and will always reply within 24 hours!

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