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Message: <blockquote data-quote="STM" data-source="post: 713361" data-attributes="member: 12827">The biggest problem I see with that method is the imprecision of keeping the negative and sensor parallel in both planes. Fractions of a millimeter can make a big difference when it comes to edge to edge sharpness. And you have the problem with extraneous light. And to be honest, I would say a cell phone is the very LAST option I would use.  You have several much better options to pursue. You could use a negative scanner or an attachment like the ES-1  that goes on the front of a macro lens, which has already been mentioned. A scanner has the potential to produce much higher quality scans. I use a Nikon LS-8000 with glass film holders which produce superlative scans, but both are not cheap. In fact,you can get a high end DSLR for  just what you would pay for the scanner alone, but it does up to 6x6cm negatives, which are important for some of the my work I do as I still do a fair amount of film work with my Hasselblad. And they are OOP so no Nikon service. Epson does make some very good scanners which can be useful in scanning 35mm slides or negatives. Some can be had for around $100 or so. </blockquote>