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| Thread ID: 33045 | 2003-05-05 11:08:00 | Which Scanner? | Murray P (44) | Press F1 |
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| 141607 | 2003-05-05 11:08:00 | Hi Folks I'm in need of a little advice. I need to purchase a scanner capable of accurately scanning colour photos into reports, as much detail as I can get on good quality non photo paper is essential with a std photo sized image. I have an HP Deskjet 5550 printer and considered the HP line as my first option but is this the best I can do for my $$. I realise I'll have to spend a few bucks to get the quality I want but don't want to be throwing the stuff away. $800-1000 made me choke a bit :O and I'm not sure the printer would match up. Your experience would be appreciated Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 141608 | 2003-05-05 11:46:00 | Sorry but carry on choking as drum scanners are the best for the job. With the standard scanner you need to know the original film type and also who deveoped it and even then the results are dodgy. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 141609 | 2003-05-05 11:56:00 | I'll be taking and getting the film developed myself Mike . Are you saying that the more expensive scanners are drum scanners? If needs be I'll get a snorkel if thats the only way it can be done . Hmmm, got new printer, now new camera + scanner + software? (do I need software other than what comes with the scanner?) = :_| Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 141610 | 2003-05-05 12:07:00 | I also use an HP5550 Printer. My scanner is a Canon D1250 U2F. I also use a 2.1 Megapixel camera. Back to the scanner.... I didn't bother installing the software that came with the scanner as I already use Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop 7 and Kodak Easyshare. Kodak is free for the download. |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 141611 | 2003-05-05 12:12:00 | Thanks for input guys. Yeh, I would like to use a digital camera but must use film. Haw have you found the Canon Elephant? Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 141612 | 2003-05-05 12:16:00 | A while ago I bought a scanner with negative and slide capabilities and have been very disappointed with the results apart from a standard scan which has been excelent. I am not sure what a drum scanner costs but for slides or negatives the results are worth it if you need those results. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 141613 | 2003-05-05 12:28:00 | Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Will have to google I think and do some learning ;) Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 141614 | 2003-05-05 12:36:00 | Realistically, there is a limit to what you can achieve on standard paper . I use digitised images in reports, written in MS Word . If you are scanning from 6" x 4" prints, then almost any reasonable scanner will match or exceed your printing capability . I use a HP PSC 750 to both scan and colour print, using 100 GSM clay based paper for the reports . ($32 per ream) . They are more than sufficient in detail for my purposes . I have also used HP 3300c scanner, but the results from the PSC are better . (The PSC 750 is on run-out special at $300 or so, which is good for a stand-alone photocopier, PC scanner and Printer) You notice the file size if you e-mail the report though . Runs to MB's! |
godfather (25) | ||
| 141615 | 2003-05-05 13:03:00 | Ahhh! I looked at the all in ones . Shied away from them because I thought they may be jacks of all but masters of non . Yep, that will be what I will be scanning . The originals photos will be stuck into the final/original . The other reports will be for draft and copy purposes for those that need copies and archiving . So a HP Scanjet 3500 1200dpi or a Canon 1250U2 1200x2400dpi as/ Elephant would be fine for my needs . Phew :X Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 141616 | 2003-05-05 13:04:00 | :x | Murray P (44) | ||
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