Artist’s Digital Studio

Photo Museum Ireland’s Artist’s Digital Studio (ADS) is available to hire for Museum members. This unique facility provides access to the StuVue XYZ Photographic Optical System – a pro-grade camera scanning solution, Mac Pro with twin displays, industry standard Adobe software and Epson V850 pro scanners.

Stuvue XYZ Precision Photographic Optical System
The Complete Pro-Grade Camera Scanning Solution

The StuVue system is a fully integrated, professional-grade scanning system engineered to transform your workflow from setup to final capture.

One System. Every Format.
Whether you’re scanning 35mm, medium format, 5×4 film, or contact sheets, the Stuvue handles it with professional ease. And with support for industry-standard lenses like the Apo-Rodagon D 2x and 75mm Magnagon (Flextight X5), you’ll achieve uncompromising image quality on every frame.

Speed Without Sacrificing Precision
Every component of the Stuvue system is designed to remove friction from your process. The Arca-Swiss quick-release mount allows secure, repeatable camera attachment in seconds. Ball-jointed, top-adjustable leveling feet let you dial in perfect stability without crawling under your setup. The integrated XY gliding base makes fine composition adjustments effortless—no need to disturb your perfectly aligned camera.

Built for the Demands of 1:1 Reproduction
At high reproduction ratios, even the smallest misalignment can ruin sharpness. The Stuvue’s all-aluminium construction delivers rock-solid stability, while the included digital angle finder ensures your film plane and sensor are perfectly parallel every time you mount the camera.

Total Workflow Integration
From Flextight-compatible film holder adaptors to a magnetically mounted column shade for stray light control, the Stuvue anticipates every challenge in a scanning workflow. Cable clamps protect your ports, precision lens tube configurations speed up lens changes, and smooth crank-driven focusing keeps your framing locked while you adjust height.

Stuvue XYZ — Designed for Professionals Who Can’t Afford to Miss a Pixel.

Concession rate, Artists/Unwaged/Students & OAPs:

1 hour: €40.00

2 hours: €80.00

3 hours: €120.00

Full Day (11.30am – 5.30pm): €240.00

Concession rate, Artists/Unwaged/Students & OAPs:

1 hour: €40.00

2 hours: €80.00

3 hours: €120.00

Full Day (11.30am – 5.30pm): €240.00

The ADS can be hired by Museum members competent in the use of the scanner and digital imaging software.

First time users are required to schedule a group training session with our Learning and Development Manager, Darragh Shanahan. 

Users are then eligible to hire the facility.

Advance booking is for all ADS services is required and can be done in person or over the phone with our Learning & Development Manager.

Please note that late cancellations (i.e. less than 24 hours) are charged at €30.