Lobster Holder V2 35mm Film Mask

For the most common film format in the world, this is your perfect partner. The Lobster Holder V2 supports standard 35mm film (available in two versions to suit your scanning style) through this dedicated interchangeable mask, made from high-quality matte black PLA. Simply slide it into the holder to achieve flawless, edge-to-edge flatness and get the sharpest scans from your favorite rolls.

Important: This 35mm film mask is an accessory available for the Lobster Holder V2 film holder (see our product catalog).

What is the Lobster Holder V2?

Tired of the never-ending battles with flatness and the questionable results when scanning your precious films? Welcome to the world of the Lobster Holder. This is our V2, which, as a rocket ship, swats through the waters of subpar or overpriced film holders. The idea stays the same as with the original—we want to give the community a holder that keeps the film flat.

We absolutely love the new version. We conceived the original Lobster Holder more than three years ago, and learned a ton (about 20 washing machines for the non-metric crowd) about its design and CAD, and it shows. We managed to address every little thing we wanted to fix for some time and are super happy to show it to you, a connoisseur of outdated image-capture media looking for ways to digitize it at home.

Key holder features

• Flawless Flatness: That whole setup – new flat masks, a sturdy hinge, and a pair of confident magnets – is making sure your film is perfectly behaved and absolutely refuses to curl up on the job
• Multi-Format Compatibility: It is a versatile, multi-format holder that supports a wide range of film types via interchangeable Film Masks. Supported formats include: 35mm, various 120 frame sizes (645, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8 and 6x9), slides, 110 film, Half-Frame and obscure formats like 127, Horizon 202, 828, Widelux / Noblex, 126 and even Hasselblad XPan. Custom masks can be requested for unlisted formats, please hit us a message
• Effortless Operation: Film format changes are quick and easy—simply pull out and slide in new masks without the need for bolts. The film path is completely smooth to prevent snagging. And the button? That iconic button? Yeah, that makes life… ehm moving the film… much easier
• Durable Design: Constructed from a new matte black, high-quality PLA material, the holder features a sturdy hinge and a highly robust, redesigned advance-film button. The matte surface also minimizes light reflections
• Included Adapter: An adapter is included with every holder for direct placement onto a CS-Lite light source. Silicone feet are also included for using the holder as a standalone unit on any light table
• Lens Hood: Available to eliminate unwanted stray light and ensure the cleanest possible digital scan