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David Chien
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Sat Dec 18, 2004 1:13 am Post subject:
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Alan Meyer
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Sun Dec 19, 2004 3:47 am Post subject:
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"David Chien" <chiendh@uci.edu> wrote in message news:cpveji$bnb$2@news.service.uci.edu...
Cool. Very useful sites.
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Alan Meyer
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Sun Dec 19, 2004 3:55 am Post subject:
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"JB" <jbrandonbbremove@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:r7Dwd.1522$rC.975@fe03.lga...
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Okay, so what are some other tips for scanning photos really quick? Is there a program
that works better with this scanner than others?
The basic question is; I have four or five photo albums of 4 x 6 photos, how do I get
them into the computer as fast as possible?
Oh, and are there any photo service companies that can do this for me?
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Yes there are service companies. Search Google or Froogle for
photo scanning and you'll find some. Prices are probably going to
be upward of 50 cents each photo, maybe quite a bit higher.
Here are two more ideas:
1. With a scanner that doesn't have a feeder, put two, three, or
four prints on the plate at a time - whatever fits. Some scanners
come with software that recognizes the edges automatically (don't
know how well the work), or you can just leave them that way and
only cut out individual images some time in the future when you
find you need one.
2. Get a child to do your scanning. If a 12 year old takes one
minute for each scan (could be 3 or 4 images per scan), and
you pay her 10 to 15 cents a scan, she's making $6-9 an hour.
You may have a a responsible child of your own, or a neighbor
may have one who would love the opportunity to do this. It will
cost a lot less than going to a service bureau, will allow you to
supervise the technique used, and you won't have commit
your family photos to the mail.
I wouldn't think this violates any labor laws, but I'm no expert
on that.
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Uni
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 12:36 am Post subject:
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JB wrote:
| Quote: | I want to scan a large number of print photos, which scanner would work best
for this? What tips do you have for scanning these?
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Whatever you buy, don't buy one with a florescent bulb. Get one with a
RGB LED, which has far better color fidelity and lasts longer.
Uni
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JB
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 7:22 pm Post subject:
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What's an example of a current scanner with one kidn and a scanner witht he
other?
- JB
"Uni" <no.email@no.email.invalid> wrote in message
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| Quote: | JB wrote:
I want to scan a large number of print photos, which scanner would work
best for this? What tips do you have for scanning these?
Whatever you buy, don't buy one with a florescent bulb. Get one with a RGB
LED, which has far better color fidelity and lasts longer.
Uni
- JB
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 7:32 pm Post subject:
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Hi
The HP Scanjet 3970 scanner is a wonderful scanner. Goes for about $100
I think.
Regards,
Gary Hendricks
www.basic-digital-photography.com |
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