Scanneg

Thank you, I do understand, and it was not my purpose to appear ungrateful. I also discovered that the very easy combination of Invert + Autolayers product a decent starting point for further optimisation as long as the imported picture is a pixel layer.

I have tried this approach, but the colours becomes "flat", although correct. After experimenting today I have discovered that Invert (command I) followed by the application of the Levels tool to adjust the black level and the white level of each color separately to match the histogram will produce an image of a quality that suffices for further manipulation.

I acquire the negatives on a full format camera as RAW or JPEG files using a macro lens and an adapter holding the negatives. Given a good resolution image sensor, the quality of such "scans" is very good, and the time to scan is negligible compared to normal (flatbed or drum) scanning. The use of the camera as a scanner is why suggestions to use the options in typical high end scanner software does not help me.

The Nikon ES-2 Film digitising adapter seems to be an effective way of digitising negative colour film. Is there an easy workflow in Affinity Photo to convert the negative RAW or JPEG files into positive pictures?