Scanning Questions

[DarkReaper]

Hello,

I have a question regarding scans and uploads.

• How strict are the quality of the scans?
  • Does it have to be from a flatbed/ADF scanner, as I have access to a book scanner (but have yet to test the quality of it).
  • If I scan them on my flatbed binded, can that be trumped by an unbinded scan?
  • Is there a minimum DPI? I didn't see anything about that
• Are scanners expected to edit/clean up the photos after? Or are there dedicated teams here for that. I do not have the expertise in Photoshop

I'll have to dig through my old magazine box, but I should have a bunch of magazines that have not been scanned.

Also, what's up @Phillyman, long times since the A@H days

 

[kitsunebi]

  On 1/20/2024 at 7:40 AM, DarkReaper said:

Does it have to be from a flatbed/ADF scanner, as I have access to a book scanner (but have yet to test the quality of it).

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Probably.  I've never seen great results from a book scanner.  So far as I know, there has never been a scan made with a book scanner that has been approved here.  But you might as well test it.

  On 1/20/2024 at 7:40 AM, DarkReaper said:

• • If I scan them on my flatbed binded, can that be trumped by an unbinded scan?

 

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Debound scans will always look better.  Depending on the mag, it can still be possible to scan it bound on a flatbed and get usable results (if the mag is stapled and not too thick).  But again, a debound scan will be better.

  On 1/20/2024 at 7:40 AM, DarkReaper said:

• Is there a minimum DPI? I didn't see anything about that

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It used to need to be at least 2200px high.  That's below 300dpi, and nowadays I think a lot of scanners are releasing at 300.  600 is still probably too large to be desired here.

  On 1/20/2024 at 7:40 AM, DarkReaper said:

Are scanners expected to edit/clean up the photos after? Or are there dedicated teams here for that. I do not have the expertise in Photoshop

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It doesn't take expertise, just a little effort and practice, but if your scans are good enough, there is probably someone willing to edit it.  Of course, uncropped and unstraightened flatbed scans aren't really something anyone is going to want to deal with.  Might be best to arrange it ahead of time with someone, maybe give them some sample scans so they know what they'd be getting into.