Scanning old photos
Feb 1, 2018 18:42:12 #
My printer is also a scanner like most I suspect. I have made a book from old photos that have been scanned. I am wondering if there is a better machine for just scanning or a better scanner/printer. Any input appreciated. And fyi, I have used third party services for scanning slides and negatives, but that is not currently an issue. Just figure if I am going to spend time scanning and making a book, I want the images to be the best. I know I can increase resolution and create larger files, but do not know if that will make a better printed image. Knowing I will want to edit the images to omit creases and spots, is there a certain file type I should be looking for the scanner to produce?
Feb 1, 2018 18:50:31 #
John Howard wrote:
My printer is also a scanner like most I suspect. ... (show quote)
I am currently scanning some WWII photos my father took in Saipan and Marcus Island with an Epson V750 (Now the V850). The quality is most excellent and you can scan at very high resolution for enlargements and cropping and retouching.
I recommend this as the go to scanner.
Feb 1, 2018 18:53:16 #
Feb 1, 2018 19:06:26 #
I have a dedicated film scanner, a Plustek. If I want to scan a print, I just set up copy lighting and shoot it with a digital camera.
Feb 1, 2018 19:38:41 #
I have an epson eco Tank which scans, its faster than my 5 year old epson but still slow as far as im concerned.
Feb 1, 2018 19:51:19 #
Many people here use the Epson scanners. Personally, I've been using a REFURBISHED Epson V-600 (Google it) for several years now with good results. They are still available from Epson for $149.00!!
Feb 2, 2018 08:17:44 #
John Howard wrote:
My printer is also a scanner like most I suspect. ... (show quote)
The Epson Perfection V600 is a very good photo/negative scanner. Mine has scanned many thousands of items.
Feb 2, 2018 09:38:08 #
I use a modestly priced Epson V300 to scan photos ,35mm slides and 35mm negatives with very good results. I subscribe to the belief that a dedicated scanner or printer will always produce better results than a multi-function, all-in-one device.
Feb 2, 2018 09:41:06 #
The Epson scanners are good for the price. The differences in model and price mostly relate to speed, not scan quality. I've found that if the photo is good quality I can scan at 300 and nobody has a problem with quality of the final file. Most of the time I'm repairing old or damaged photos so scan at 1200 so Photoshop has plenty of pixels to work with. I had one tiny(1 1/2 X 1 1/2) print from the nineteen-twenties that scanned at 2400 so I could bring it up to 3X3 and repair it also.
Feb 2, 2018 10:28:37 #
I use the Epson FF640 Fast Foto. It only scans prints, and does a superb job. You can set it to scan the photo as it is or with corrections for color-shift aging. It will also copy notes you may have on the back of the photos.
Feb 2, 2018 11:52:09 #
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Feb 2, 2018 20:19:52 #
.. something new .... have not used, no opinion ...
https://www.kodak.com/US/en/Consumer/Products/Accessories/scanza-film-scanner/default.htm?CID=go&idhbx=scanza
https://www.kodak.com/US/en/Consumer/Products/Accessories/scanza-film-scanner/default.htm?CID=go&idhbx=scanza
Feb 2, 2018 20:47:05 #
John Howard wrote:
My printer is also a scanner like most I suspect. I have made a book from old photos that have been scanned. I am wondering if there is a better machine for just scanning or a better scanner/printer. Any input appreciated.
Time to dust off the crystal ball. You want to know if there's a better machine than one you haven't named? C'mon!
Feb 3, 2018 03:45:11 #
Just curious ... what resolution do most of you use when scanning old 3.5 x 5 or 4 x 6 prints? I'm scanning for archival purposes, not necessarily to make prints.
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