New to the site but I've got some camera tricks I'm posting. I gave up on my scanner...it really doesn't do much for coins. If you've got even a cheap digital, you can take good pics with a few items. Look for Post...
Posted 09/16/2008 02:02 am
Jerry,
what happens when you scan a brown lincoln? If it comes out OK, I would suspect the software can't handle the dynamic range. It isn't a resolution problem. Do you have a photo program with a "twain" input that might communicate with your scanner? Like paint shop, or photoshop, or similar? Some scanner/software combinations have produce excellent results, but it is a learned skill for many. If you are going to want to post many or sell on ebay , etc. a digiatl camera seems a better way to go. Even there though, the software can make a big difference.
Jim
what happens when you scan a brown lincoln? If it comes out OK, I would suspect the software can't handle the dynamic range. It isn't a resolution problem. Do you have a photo program with a "twain" input that might communicate with your scanner? Like paint shop, or photoshop, or similar? Some scanner/software combinations have produce excellent results, but it is a learned skill for many. If you are going to want to post many or sell on ebay , etc. a digiatl camera seems a better way to go. Even there though, the software can make a big difference.
Jim
