Harman Phoenix 200 is Better Than You Think

Learn to scan 35mm Harman Phoenix 200 film like a pro and avoid bad lab scans! In this video, I break down the best Silverfast scan settings and show you how to edit your Harman Phoenix 200 scans in Lightroom for the best results. Whether you’re new to scanning or looking to improve your film photography workflow, this guide will help you get the most out of your Phoenix 200 color film.

Discover what makes Phoenix 200 unique, the pitfalls of letting labs handle your scans, and step-by-step instructions on scanning and editing your film at home. I compare lab scans to DIY scans and show you how to unlock the full potential of your film.

0:00 - Intro
0:27 - What makes Phoenix different?
1:00 - Bad lab scans
1:16 - Silverfast scan settings
2:08 - Editing and comparing in Lightroom
4:52 - Conclusion

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[nicksucio]

most easy to understand explanation of the scanning difference.
It's amazing your before & afters, looks like a completely different look & definitely the film look people are aspiring to go for! Great shots.

[jyangphotoatx]

Very nice video! Will definitely share it in my community

[sprocket_holes]

Really cool! I have a roll in my fridge that I never shot because I was afraid of the results:) You made me want to give this film a try sometime soon!

[c.augustin]

Nice and short! Just to the point – I like that. I've bought Phoenix 200 in 120 to put in one of my TLRs, but didn't find the time to do so (there's still Kodak Gold 200 in the one with the exposure meter ;-)). It seems to give better results, even though it is supposed to be the exact same emulsion …

[Iceman]

Much nicer end result, and well presented. The lab scans do seem to have captured a bit more detail and sharpness, so they at least have that going for them! Although the noise and over-contrast could be contributing to that.

[alexanderje]

Nice! Learned a few new tricks, thanks

[shang-hsienyang]

I don't think the issues with the lab scan is just limited to harmon phoenix. My local film developers with their Noritsu scanners always produce scans like that. Even in TIFF formats the dynamic range is lost and there is a lot of dithering added to make the image look sharper.

[kcaleb]

Ah man, guess I'll have to give Phoenix a second chance!
Also...
Nice London Drugs envelope, are you in BC or Alberta? (guessing from the photos)

[naththoau]

I used to have problem with lab scan that comes out too harsh contrast and too bright highlight that gets blown out. When I tried to scan at home it looks so much better. It makes me questioning about operating error in photo lab or was it on auto instead of manual correction.

[sagittal_blue]

how come that youre using the epson scanner for this instead of using the nikon coolscan from the other video