Hi Johnny Angel,
The mac can create images from a scanner and from its internal camera. I 
suppose you could attach an external camera as well. But if you want OCR, then 
the quickest way I have found so far, is to use fine reader express. It is in 
the mac app store and it costs 80 euros, I think some 95 or 100 dollars. Its 
interface is easy to use, and for a single page or for a few pages, I have 
found it to be a good solution. I haven't tried scanning entire books with it 
yet. So yes, the mac can take images from a camera or a scanner, but for OCR 
you need a separate piece of software.
Hth,
Paul.
On Sep 15, 2011, at 11:30 AM, Johnny Angel! wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I understand that the MBP offers image capturing?  Will this feature work as 
> a usable ocr?  If so, willVo read text captured there?
> 
> Just curious.  If this would work, I'm also wondering if an external camera 
> can be used with this feature.
> 
> Johnny
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