Blackmagic Design Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ – 4K Film Scanner

Product Overview

The Blackmagic Design Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ is a complete solution for real-time film scanning and grading in Ultra HD 4K. A redesigned high-intensity diffuse light source enables real-time HDR scanning of 35mm, Super 35, 16mm, and Super 16 film, with gentle capstan-based transport for delicate archive film and direct control through the included DaVinci Resolve Studio software.

Product Description

The Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ combines precision mechanical film handling, a high-intensity diffuse light source, optics, and a built-in camera. Precision capstans handle film gently, and the scanner transfers film directly into DaVinci Resolve, where you can join film rolls, grade and reframe scans, apply noise reduction, and extract audio — with more creative control than a hardware-only solution. It ships with a 35mm film gate, film spools, four cleaning rollers, desk-mount feet, and DaVinci Resolve Studio.

The redesigned RGB LED grid light source allows sharp, high-quality images even at real-time speed and adds 3.5 stops of HDR, while protecting priceless film from the thermal stress and color fading of traditional scanner lamps; a film inspection mode lets you compare the original film to the scan. The G3 HDR+ includes a 35mm skid plate and supports an optional 16mm gate for HDR scanning, so you can create high dynamic range UHD masters with better color, texture, and detail. Paired with DaVinci Resolve Studio's grading and Revival restoration tools (dirt and dust removal, deflickering, smart-fill patch repair, and noise reduction), it provides everything needed to scan, restore, and master film libraries for 4K HDR distribution. The chassis uses aircraft design techniques for a stiff, vibration-free deck that is light enough to wall-mount or use on a desktop, connecting to Mac, Windows, or Linux over USB-C.

Key Features

• Real-time HDR scanning — Ultra HD 4K with 3.5 stops of added HDR.
• 35mm, Super 35, 16mm, Super 16 — Optional 16mm HDR gate.
• RGB LED diffuse light source — Sharp images without thermal stress on film.
• Gentle capstan transport — Digital servos for delicate archive film.
• DaVinci Resolve Studio included — Scanner control plus grading and Revival restoration.
• Built-in camera — With film inspection mode.
• Wall or desktop mount — Stiff, vibration-free space-frame chassis.
• USB-C connection — Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Technical Specifications

FAQ

What film formats does it scan? 35mm and Super 35 (2, 3, and 4 perf), 16mm, and Super 16; an optional 16mm gate adds HDR support.

Is software included? Yes — DaVinci Resolve Studio, which also controls the scanner and provides grading and Revival restoration tools.

How does it protect old film? Gentle capstan transport and an RGB LED light source avoid the thermal stress and color fading of traditional lamps.

Can it be wall-mounted? Yes — the lightweight space-frame chassis can be wall-mounted or used on a desktop.