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Re: [ARSCLIST] Scanning LP covers
Joel,
I read many of the messages regarding the issue of scanning LP covers.
In my opinion, an oversize scanner would be the simplest and most effective option for your money.
In most digital imaging projects where digital cameras are used, the cameras (or camera backs) alone can cost 10,000 dollars or more. The lighting, power supplies and a studio impervious to vibration are extras. Often it takes a minute or more to scan one object. Even if you choose a less expensive digital camera, you will still spend a great deal of time and money ensuring that the lighting will be adequate enough to capture the detail and color. If you use a conventional camera and then scan the slides or prints you will lose a lot of color fidelity in the translation.
Also, as in digital audio, it is best to scan at high resolution and then scale down for other applications such as delivery on the web.
The beauty of a flat-bed scanner is that it has its own lighting source and adjustable resolution. A camera may have some zooming capability but the resolution settings on a scanner are much more finely adjustable. If you plan to use these images in a printed publication, you will need very high-resolution images.
I hope this helps,
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Bill Walker
Imaging Field Services Officer
Amigos Library Services
14400 Midway Road
Dallas, TX 75244-3509
Phone: 800-843-8482 x153
Fax 972-991-6061
Email: walker@xxxxxxxxxx
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Dear friends:
For a discographical project, I need to image several hundred LP covers. I
currently own a flatbed scanner, but it can only take up to 8 1/2" x 11"
originals. I need adequate, not tremendous, resolution and color depth.
I would, of course, like to accomplish this task while spending the least
amount of time and money possible! If anyone has found a scanner large
enough to accomplish the task without breaking the bank, that would be one
option. Second, it's occured to me a digital camera heldl in a special
stand with appropriate lighting might be the other way to go. Suggestions
welcome!
Best,
Joel
Joel Bresler
250 E. Emerson Rd.
Lexington, MA 02420
USA
781-862-4104 (Telephone & FAX)
joel.br@xxxxxxxxxxx