scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 2, 2017 14:42:04 GMT
Yes, I know that you can do multiple scans and stitch the pieces together, but the results are not as good as being able to just scan a layout in one scan. It would also take a lot of time. I've done it many times, but the time factor keeps me from doing it very often.
I have been scrapbooking for more than 20 years. I have a lot of albums and a lot of layouts to digitize. I think it would be more affordable to buy a scanner and do it myself, but I have yet to find a true 12x12 scanner. Even the "wide format" scanners only do 11.5 inches on one side. The other tends to be longer, but it would still cut off the edges on the sides.
Is there anything out there that does what I want? Is it affordable? If not, are there services who do the scanning that do a decent job for a reasonable price?
Or maybe you can recommend better scanning & stitching software that would at least give me better results with no dark shading where it is stitched? (Yes, I use older software, so maybe the newer softwares do a better job.)
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
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Post by woodysbetty on Aug 2, 2017 15:54:38 GMT
I have Plustek Optic Pro A320. I have had at least 6 years...it is a large scanner but works really well.
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tbruin3235
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Post by tbruin3235 on Aug 2, 2017 16:10:47 GMT
I don't know if the Brother ScanNCut2 would do what you want. You can buy a scanning mat for the machine, and it can scan in color. Only problem is if there are embellishments (what you are scanning needs to be flat).
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 2, 2017 16:34:25 GMT
I should have mentioed that scanners which require you to feed something flat through would be a problem. My layouts are sometimes a little bulky. Not always, but they aren't going to feed through like ordinary cardstock. Although I have debated getting the Brother Scan n Cut for cutting out my stamped images, I had not thought about it for scanning pages. If it has to be flat, though, it would be a problem for many layouts. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
Woodysbetty, I googled the scanner you mentioned. By some miracle it is still available (technology changes so quickly that I wasn't sure it would be). That scanner looks perfect! Thank you! I have it on my wish list now.
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Post by scrapcat on Aug 2, 2017 19:30:27 GMT
Is it just for backup storage purposes? Can you take photos?
I realize it's not always easy to get the best shot, but if you were to set up with a tripod, good lighting, using reflectors, etc. You could probably get decent enough shots just for backup purposes.
Are you intending to reprint them digitally?
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loco coco
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Post by loco coco on Aug 2, 2017 19:49:55 GMT
you could probably go to FedEx or Kinkos and scan on their machine. Iv'e scanned some stuff on my office copier
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 2, 2017 21:40:37 GMT
With 20 years worth of albums, I have far too many pages to go to Kinkos or someplace like that. I want to be able to print photo books as well as have a digital copy. There are some unique layouts to each of my five kids, but there are also family pages that they would have to divide up when I die. They would probably all prefer a photo book or digital copy, anyway, rather than inherit the albums.
I was considering just photographing the pages, but I don't know if I can get a clear enough photo of the journaling, or get a straight enough image. I think a large scanner would be my best option. I just hadn't been able to find one, even with a google search and checking Amazon. I must not have figured out the right search words, because the one recommended by Woodysbetty is available on Amazon.
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Post by woodysbetty on Aug 3, 2017 12:30:13 GMT
I should have mentioed that scanners which require you to feed something flat through would be a problem. My layouts are sometimes a little bulky. Not always, but they aren't going to feed through like ordinary cardstock. Although I have debated getting the Brother Scan n Cut for cutting out my stamped images, I had not thought about it for scanning pages. If it has to be flat, though, it would be a problem for many layouts. Thanks for the suggestion, though. Woodysbetty, I googled the scanner you mentioned. By some miracle it is still available (technology changes so quickly that I wasn't sure it would be). That scanner looks perfect! Thank you! I have it on my wish list now. I often have some bulk to my pages too and the lid lifts and handles the embellishments well! Enjoy ! |
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