Scan A
Beam
An economical handheld light painting scanner built to scan soft light across your subject — scan a whole scene, diffuse for a portrait, or close it down for small details.
Ships complete with a dome and front diffuser, and selected adaptors to suit your torches.
Start building your kit A$50* *A$45 if you already have the adaptors with a Walkback Scanner
One tool. Same torch.
Every scale of light.
Scan A Beam is a Light Painting scanner used to sweep light across your subject.
Originally it was designed to be used for Light Painting portraits; through constant development the scanner now has a much wider purpose.
Cost-effective
Scan A Beam has been designed to attach to your existing torch, so you're not buying a new expensive light source just to start scanning.
Adaptor kit supplied
Using the selector, you choose three adaptors, these are supplied with the kit. A custom adaptor can also be made for you.
Flexible light scanning
Choose the diffuser setup that suits the shot, Light Painting portraits, scenes or close-up work. The combinations give a good variation of light.
Multiple diffuser options
Every Scan A Beam ships with the unique dome and a front diffuser — giving you flexible control from landscape work, to Light Painting portraits, and close-up scanning. All using the same torch.
Of course, you can also adjust torch and camera settings, you're only limited by your creativity.
Large subjects from a distance.
Softer light for large subjects.
Medium diffusion for medium distance.
Great for slow scans and close work.
Ideal for adjustable control of light.
Meet the gates
Gates are a front attachment for Scan A Beam that open and close, giving you a way to meter the light output to suit your subject. Like traditional barn doors on a studio light but with a pinpoint adjustment.
Close them down for a tight, contained beam on small subjects. Open them up for broad, even coverage across the whole subject — With the Gates it's possible to create a beam of light as thin as a match using a standard torch.
Ultimate control!
Made with Scan A Beam
Credit: @kiethbroadbridgephotography@cheyannigans
Three steps to a clean scan
Choose your setup
Fit your torch's adaptor, then choose the diffuser setup, this changes depending on the elements in the scene — add the gates if you want additional light control.
Scan the light
Start a long exposure and manually sweep the beam across your subject evenly — Scanning speed and distance changes the amount of light captured.
Meter with the gates
Using the Gates for up close work allows control of the beam width and minimises light 'spill'. Open or close the gates to change the size of the light beam.
What’s in the kit
(more available in shop)
Will it fit your torch?
Scan A Beam ships with an adaptor kit selected via the chart below, same as the Walkback Scanner.
Adaptors suit torch head diameters from 24mm — 38mm.
Already have adaptors from your Walkback Scanner? Tick "I already have adaptors" in the chart below to skip the kit and save $5.
We also offer a custom adaptor option. If you're unable to find one of your torches listed on the selector below, please tick "I'M UNABLE TO FIND MY TORCH" and complete. We will assess suitability, then design and make a custom adaptor for you FREE*
*Maximum torch head diameter is 38mm. We check the torch specifications to design custom adaptors and check torch suitability. Custom adaptor counts in 3 included in kit
We’re dedicated to an efficient design — reducing print waste — and use recycled and biodegradable packaging wherever possible.
We invite you to embrace a Reuse–Repurpose–Recycle philosophy with us.
Find your torch, then tap to add its adaptor
Drag or swipe through the torch models and select up to 3 adaptors for your kit — they'll automatically stack in the band below, and carry straight through to your cart.
If they don't show up for any reason, click 'Copy my selection' and paste it into the order notes at checkout, just in case.
LED Lenser M7 & P7
No Adaptor Required
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