[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote
>For the price of the
>> mid range digital cameras you can get an SLR camera with basic lens,
>> close-up filters, flash and reflectors and still have enough left for a
>> decent scanner.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Julian
>>
>I have a question to go along with that ... how does one tell a good scanner
>from a poor one?
>I have seen some very reasonably priced but have no idea how good they might be.
>
On the web you should be able to find the websites of various computer
magazines. They often archive reviews. Search through the scanner ads.
Magazines often do comparative reviews of scanners.
All you need for anything other than professional work is a flatbed
scanner that has a 1200x600 true resolution. Ignore any resolution based
on software interpolation. You need reasonable colour balance which is
where the reviews come in. Failing that, take a photo with you to the
shop and ask to see sample scans of it. Many shops are not set up to do
this, but they should be.
--
Julian
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