Digitizing photos from 40 to 50 years ago.
Aug 1, 2019 14:12:38 #
I want to digitize older photos. I have checked the Search folder but there are no current posts. What is the current recommendation for a scanner? Most efficient method? Thank you in advance.
Jonesy
Jonesy
Aug 1, 2019 14:19:27 #
If the photos fit on a typical flat bed scanner (8x10 and smaller) then it's easiest to use a flat bed scanner. Epson make a number of good models.
Copying with a camera can be faster than scanning but lighting can be a problem.
Copying with a camera can be faster than scanning but lighting can be a problem.
Aug 1, 2019 14:20:45 #
BebuLamar wrote:
If the photos fit on a typical flat bed scanner (8x10 and smaller) then it's easiest to use a flat bed scanner. Epson make a number of good models.
Copying with a camera can be faster than scanning but lighting can be a problem.
Copying with a camera can be faster than scanning but lighting can be a problem.
Scanners also have software to deal with imperfections in the media.
Aug 1, 2019 14:29:52 #
Here's some reading material for your consideration.
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/256359/the-best-all-in-one-printers
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/257685/the-best-scanners
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/256359/the-best-all-in-one-printers
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/257685/the-best-scanners
Aug 1, 2019 14:30:20 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
Yep. Flat bed scanner. The EPSON V600 is a good one to look at. Check with B&H.
Aug 1, 2019 14:34:30 #
Use this search argument in your browser's address line and you'll get plenty of opinions:
site:www.uglyhedgehog.com scanning old photos
site:www.uglyhedgehog.com scanning old photos
Aug 1, 2019 14:45:30 #
Buckeye73 wrote:
I want to digitize older photos. I have checked the Search folder but there are no current posts. What is the current recommendation for a scanner? Most efficient method? Thank you in advance.
Jonesy
Jonesy
I'm using a Epson V600 for just that, no problems, just a boring job, comes with software and works with PSP.
Aug 1, 2019 14:57:34 #
davesit
Loc: Media, PA
If all you are doing are prints, try this one for speed:
https://www.amazon.com/Plustek-Photo-Scanner-Sensor-Support/dp/B01LZJH63M/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=4x6+print+scanner&qid=1564685674&s=electronics&sr=1-1
https://www.amazon.com/Plustek-Photo-Scanner-Sensor-Support/dp/B01LZJH63M/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=4x6+print+scanner&qid=1564685674&s=electronics&sr=1-1
Aug 1, 2019 15:05:48 #
The method I have been using if photo is good condition and color is good (if color) flatbed scanner, photo not in good condition taking raw photos and editing gives a little more control especially if color. Charles
Aug 1, 2019 15:06:49 #
cedymock wrote:
The method I have been using if photo is good condition and color is good (if color) flatbed scanner, photo not in good condition taking raw photos and editing gives a little more control especially if color. Charles
more control than from TIFF created by scanner??
Aug 1, 2019 16:33:05 #
Ray Maines wrote:
Here's some reading material for your consideration.
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/256359/the-best-all-in-one-printers
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/257685/the-best-scanners
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/256359/the-best-all-in-one-printers
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/257685/the-best-scanners
Thank you for sharing this info.
Jonesy
Aug 1, 2019 16:42:38 #
rehess wrote:
more control than from TIFF created by scanner??
I doubt that because the scanner can produce 16 bit TIFF. Except for some camera like the new Fuji GFX they are only 14 bit RAW the most.
Aug 1, 2019 17:03:32 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
I'm using a Epson V600 for just that, no problems, just a boring job, comes with software and works with PSP.
There appear to be quite a few articles documenting that the Epson V600 is not compatible with Windows 10. Some of the B&H reviews also cite this as the reason for giving it a single star.
Aug 1, 2019 17:41:15 #
LiamRowan wrote:
There appear to be quite a few articles documenting that the Epson V600 is not compatible with Windows 10. Some of the B&H reviews also cite this as the reason for giving it a single star.
Works for me
Aug 1, 2019 18:18:28 #
LiamRowan wrote:
There appear to be quite a few articles documenting that the Epson V600 is not compatible with Windows 10. Some of the B&H reviews also cite this as the reason for giving it a single star.
I have a V600 and it works fine with W10.
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