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09-20-2006, 10:55 PM
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Scanner Purchase
I'm planning to get a scanner for our old photos and I just want to ask what are the important things to consider when buying one. Suggestions please...
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09-21-2006, 12:31 AM
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Read some reviews.
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09-21-2006, 12:55 AM
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The software packages might make a difference too. Several scanners use "old photograph" scanning as a selling point since they have features to remove some age-induced effects.
For me, when I was searching for an all-in-one, scan times and resolution were important to me. Some scanners also include negative and slide holsters which are required for scanning transparent items. But like glc said, a good place to start would be to see what criteria the reviewers judge the scanners on.
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09-21-2006, 03:14 AM
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Yes, I'm reading reviews but I also want personal opinions from the forum members in here.
By the way Stuey83, how much resolution should I need if I want 4" x 6" digital prints? |
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09-21-2006, 07:39 AM
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If you want my opinion, Epson makes the best scanners for the money. I think just about anything these days has sufficient resolution to do 4x6's well.
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09-21-2006, 07:56 AM
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Any scanner will have the ability to scan in a 4x6 with resolution to spare. I used maybe 1/2 to 2/3 of my resolution capabilities and was able to scan in and enlarge a nickel to over 9 inches in diameter. Anything bigger and the file size would have been greater than 100 mb.
The software my canon comes with has a 600 DPI maximum in the basic control layout, and using the scanner driver directly, settings up to 1600 DPI can be selected, with an output of up to 2400 DPI can be typed in. For reference, a 4x6 at 600 DPI will be ~25 MB, @ 1200 DPI, ~100 MB, and @ 1600 DPI, ~176MB or at least on my scanner; results might vary. Also, this is an all-in-one scanner, so it's about what you'd get at a low end to medium valued stand alone scanner. What's your budget? |
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09-22-2006, 05:09 PM
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Thank you, glc. I think I'm gonna consider your opinion on the Epson. My bro has a Canon but after having his hands on an Epson, he was no less impressed with the results.
Stuey83, budget would be around 120 USD. Thank you guys for your inputs. |
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