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11-16-2023, 04:37 PM
Best option for scanning or taking pics of slabs?
So I just got a BGS order back a few weeks ago. I'm trying to get the pics on my pc. When I use my scanner the label is blurry. When I use my camera I can't seem to get a good one without my phone in the reflection. Other slabs seem to be easier but I just can't get great scans or photo's of any of my Beckett slabs. Any tips or tricks you guys can give me?
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11-16-2023, 08:41 PM
RE: Best option for scanning or taking pics of slabs?
(11-16-2023, 04:37 PM)benner73 Wrote: So I just got a BGS order back a few weeks ago. I'm trying to get the pics on my pc. When I use my scanner the label is blurry. When I use my camera I can't seem to get a good one without my phone in the reflection. Other slabs seem to be easier but I just can't get great scans or photo's of any of my Beckett slabs. Any tips or tricks you guys can give me?
Use a Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner. All of the Vxxx scanners are good, but the newer ones have good scanner light. I am sending one of my Yankee slabs to show you. I was having trouble finding them on the website, but Amazon has some.
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RE: Best option for scanning or taking pics of slabs?
(11-16-2023, 08:41 PM)bamyanks Wrote: Use a Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner. All of the Vxxx scanners are good, but the newer ones have good scanner light. I am sending one of my Yankee slabs to show you. I was having trouble finding them on the website, but Amazon has some.
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RE: Best option for scanning or taking pics of slabs?
I was happy with my Epson Perfection v30 and have been happy with the v370. Look for a scanner that uses a CCD instead of the more common CIS.
CCD - Charged Coupled Device
CIS - Contact Imaging Sensor
http://www.tavco.net/wide-format-plotter...chnologies
http://www.beckett.com/forums/thread-1448750.html
CCD does a better job with items that aren't directly placed on the glass, such as a graded card since it's suspended in the holder.
Further reading:
https://www.beckett.com/forums/thread-1523039.html
https://www.beckett.com/forums/thread-1604434.html