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Scanning Family Photographs Query

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~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 18 Jul 2009 17:27

I've already got a scanner. I've had it for a number of years and haven't used it in a long time.

After reading Joys thread a few weeks ago about finding info from family photographs as well as brushing them up. I am interested in scanning the rest of my photographs in but am wondering what is the best resolution to use and whether I need a new scanner.

Can anyone help?

Peipal

Peipal Report 18 Jul 2009 17:51

i use 300 dpi if the photo is being scanned for printing and restoring work :)

PP ~!~

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 18 Jul 2009 18:00

Thanks, I think mine may be ok then :)

Peipal

Peipal Report 18 Jul 2009 18:03

just one thought, have you used the scanner with the PC you intend to scan the photos to?

i ask because the scanner i used on my old XP PC would not work on the vista one and there were no updated drivers so i had to get a new one :)

PP ~!~

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 18 Jul 2009 18:06

I've got a mac but I take your point. It is a very good point too. :)

I think I have but my memory is awful so I may be mistaken. I'll try and check it out. Thanks very much for your help. It is appreciated.

Peipal

Peipal Report 18 Jul 2009 18:19

your most welcome :)

PP ~!~

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 18 Jul 2009 19:36

Try the scanner first with a picture from say a magazine .you can then see if its working Ok .
I did this several times to find the right settings before i did the photos as some are a bit fragile

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Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957