But how about http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Using+a+digital+camera+to+scan+photographs
Armed with a 8 megapixel camera I get great results and it's portable.
Bob
Here's the situation.
Our historical society is publishing a photo-oriented history book using photos from individual's private -- and often family -- collection. What I am looking for is a high quality scanner that I can reasonably pack up and take to the contributor's home where I can scan the photos on site.
Specs required for scans:
300 dpi
Output size: at least 8 inches wide or 16 inches wide for a double spread.
Color Mode: grayscale (8-bit)
Recommendations? Thanks S

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