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A
good flatbed scanner is also capable of capturing a usable image
of a 3-dimensional object.
You can scan almost anything three-dimensional, from nuts and bolts
to something as large as a revolver.
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Scan
of pre-hispanic arrowheads
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We
have also scanned guns
as large as a Derringer. If you have an 11x17 inch flatbed, such
as the Umax Mirage, you can scan items up to 17 inches large.
For
digitizing some objects a scanner is much quicker than using a camera.
The results are higher resolution than any point-and-shoot digital
camera. No need to worry about putting your camera on a tripod (required
for professional quality photography).A scanner is the most useful
computer accessory you can get.
Scanners
are capable of recording much more than just books and photographs.
You
can scan almost anything that you collect. You can scan your stamp
collection, your native
textiles, your doll collection.
Scans
are excellent documentation for insurance.
You
can send copies of the scans anywhere in the world by e-mail.
In
case an arrowhead is not thick enough, here is a fat ream of paper,
500 sheets-thick.
No
special preparation, just place the ream on top of the scanner and
press the GO button.
This
scanner does not even specialize in doing 3-D objects. Their ads
don't even mention it.
But
be careful, not all scanners can do handle objects this thick. We
asked about a high-dpi Microtek
scanner and were politely and rather honestly informed that it did
not have a good record for doing 3-D objects. But this is why FLAAR
is on duty, to test, review, report, and recommend.
To
make your scanning easier, and better, it helps to use SilverFast
scanning software from LaserSoft Imaging. We use SilverFast
on our Umax and also on our Heidelberg flatbed scanners. You can
obtain SilverFast directly from www.silverfast.com.
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DVD-RAM
or DVD-ROM? Which is best?
CD-RW
or CD-R, what are the differences?
RAID,
what is a RAID and why is a RAID system an easy solution for
massive digital storage?
Perhaps
our experience with working out which digital
storage devices are best for the Digital Imaging Technology
Center can help you too.
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All
kinds of information on flatbed
scanners from www.flatbed-scanner-review.org
Reviews
of a professional flatbed scanner, the Fuji C-550 Lanovia, on
www.flatbed-scanner-review.org
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Showing
actual
3-D objects (rabbits) and then showing the resulting
scan.
Scanning
40
35mm slides all at once.
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Comparing
a 3-D object scanned with a 1200 dpi scanner and the Fuji
5000 dpi scanner. |
The
Fuji is
large enough to scan an object up to 45 cm long. Here
we show how this scanner handles a large 3-D object, a carved
wooden effigy of a jaguar. |
| Enlargement
of a scan of a native Mexican handicraft to reveal the full
detail in depth of focus that the Fuji C-550 Lanovia can
achieve (horse). |
Two
especially beautiful scans done with the Fuji scanner, on
the bottom
of this page of all the internal links to this site. |
Scans
of architectural history
(Missouri Ozarks) done with Fuji scanner. Bottom of the
page. |
| Scanning
4x5 chromes with the Fuji results in ability to enlarge
small details to poster size (jade). |
General
discussion of the Fuji Lanovia flatbed scanner. |
Mention
of the drum scanners which Fujifilm also makes. |
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Now being prepared, FLAAR reports by the Senior Review
Editor on flatbed scanners for prepress, photo archives,
and museums. Additional reports evaluate what scanner(s)
are best for digitizing your slides and photos for
digital printing, especially fine art giclee.
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