We use the Heidleberg Linoscan 2200. It's a large bed scanner that handles all types of materials (we also scan a large number of transparencies). It currently sells for about $2,500.
Julie Beamer Database Manager Virginia Historical Society (804) 342-9646 email: [email protected] web: www.vahistorical.org > Jessica Lehr wrote: > > Colleagues, > > The Research Center at Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village is > considering the purchase of a new scanner with the capability to > handle larger format materials (we have a number of 8-1/2 x11 flatbed > scanners with transparency adapters). Our biggest concern is the > ability to scan oversized negatives and transparencies (at least up to > 8x10), a capability we simply do not have at the moment. However, we > would be most interested in having a flexible scanner that can also > handle other oversized materials. If any of you are currently using > equipment with these capabilities or researching their purchase I > would appreciate any feedback on products. We have gotten some good > information on Microtek products that seem like they would fit many of > our needs. If anyone has specific feedback on that brand it would > also be much appreciated. > > Thank you! > Jessica Lehr > > Jessica Lehr > Historical Resources Digital Manager > Research Center, Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village > P.O Box 1970 > Dearborn, MI 48124-4088 > Telephone: 313-982-6100 x2271 > Fax: 313-982-6222 > Email: [email protected] > Web Site: www.hfmgv.org/collections/default.asp --- You are currently subscribed to mcn_mcn-l as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [email protected]
