Re: Scanning

[waynejstewart@gmail.com]

On Jan 3, 10:56 pm, "Michael J. Mahon" <mjma...@aol.com> wrote:
> rhohler wrote:
> > A couple of questions.
>
> > 1)  I have Apple II cards I'd like to scan and I have taken pictures
> > with a digital camera which didn't give me the detail I'd like.  Does
> > a flat bed scanner harm cards in any way with the light running
> > across?  I realize with EPROMs I need to cover them up before
> > scanning.
>
> No need (and they should already have opaque stickers on their windows).
>
> The scanning light is of short duration and not a problem.
>
> You'll need to be sure that your scanner has good depth of focus.
> Some only focus sharply within a millimeter or two of the glass.
>
> BTW, a frame-filling >7MP macro photo provides plenty of detail.
> You'll need a "copy style" lighting setup with at least two
> side lights.
>
> -michael

I'll add that to use a camera, you should have a tripod and for
best results a camera with a timer so the camera doesn't
move at all while it's taking the pic

Wayne