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| 3rd Dec 2012, 12:57 PM | #1 REPORT | |
 | Dr Doom SUBS I wanna eat an artichoke once in a while Member since Feb 2008 25248 Points Administrator | Because 78s are too big for most scanners when you attempt to scan them the labels don't lie directly on the glass of the scanner. This often makes the scans out of focus. If your scanner is relatively flat then I've found that placing a heavy book or a pile of magazines gently presses the centre of the disc onto the glass and creates much better results. Not to be advised on your rare ones of course! Edited by Dr Doom on 4th Dec 2012, 1:16 PM |
| 4th Dec 2012, 12:51 PM | #2 REPORT | |
 | getalife So many questions, so few answers Member since Nov 2010 877 Points Moderator | I've found that placing a heavy book or a pile of magazines gently presses the centre of the disc onto the glass and creates much better results.[/quote] Will you be paying for any damages?.  |
| 4th Dec 2012, 12:54 PM | #3 REPORT | |
| Dr Doom SUBS I wanna eat an artichoke once in a while Member since Feb 2008 25248 Points Administrator |
getalife wrote:
I've found that placing a heavy book or a pile of magazines gently presses the centre of the disc onto the glass and creates much better results.
Will you be paying for any damages?. [/quote]Not on the Black Pattis! |
| 4th Dec 2012, 12:57 PM | #4 REPORT | |
 | Billy Two Matthew 7:7 Member since Nov 2008 3211 Points Moderator | Hmmm...must admit Dr.D, I'm not sure I fancy trying that. My scanner has a "lip" of around 0.5cm, and I fear any attempt to bend these brittle old discs that far would have disastrous result... |
| 4th Dec 2012, 1:02 PM | #5 REPORT | |
| Dr Doom SUBS I wanna eat an artichoke once in a while Member since Feb 2008 25248 Points Administrator |
Billy Two wrote:
Hmmm...must admit Dr.D, I'm not sure I fancy trying that. My scanner has a "lip" of around 0.5cm, and I fear any attempt to bend these brittle old discs that far would have disastrous result...
Aha, my scanner is quite flat so it doesn't take much to flatten them. Will edit my post. If anyone is taking photos and has some advice/tips then please post.  |
| 4th Dec 2012, 2:33 PM | #6 REPORT | |
 | Juke Jules SUBS Tell me he's lazy, tell me he's slow Member since Jan 2011 4138 Points Moderator | Using a camera is another possibility - see my advice about this on http://www.rosestone.me.uk/Image_Editing/ Edited by Juke Jules on 13th Jun 2013, 2:40 PM |
| 4th Dec 2012, 2:54 PM | #7 REPORT | |
 | sladesounds Turning rebellion into money since 1962 Member since Nov 2009 6566 Points Moderator | Have a look at WF-7515. I looked at one in Staples last week in Cardiff and the reviews say it is A3+ which means 329mm x 483mm so it can do a 12" cover. It was around £180.00. |
| 4th Dec 2012, 4:17 PM | #8 REPORT | |
| Strawberry_Lynn Member since Dec 2012 68 Points | For those having problems scanning 10" 78rpm's, wait till you try scanning items for Cassette Singles World! Would adding a slab of glass onto the scanner make the quality any better? I'm considering dismantling my old scanner for this purpose |
| 4th Dec 2012, 4:42 PM | #9 REPORT | |
| getalife So many questions, so few answers Member since Nov 2010 877 Points Moderator | Mite be a better option, QVC have a LG LSM-150 smart scan mouse that can scan any size flat object, check out www.qvcuk.com Item No: 502817 price £78.50 + p&p, they have a video of it working.  |
| 4th Dec 2012, 7:05 PM | #10 REPORT | |
| sladesounds Turning rebellion into money since 1962 Member since Nov 2009 6566 Points Moderator |
getalife wrote:
Mite be a better option, QVC have a LG LSM-150 smart scan mouse that can scan any size flat object, check out www.qvcuk.com Item No: 502817 price £78.50 + p&p, they have a video of it working.
Dabs who I use for my business purchase have it for £55.00. |
| 4th Dec 2012, 7:05 PM | #11 REPORT | |
| sladesounds Turning rebellion into money since 1962 Member since Nov 2009 6566 Points Moderator | Duplicate comment deleted Edited by sladesounds on 6th Jan 2013, 10:56 PM |
| 4th Dec 2012, 9:47 PM | #12 REPORT | |
 | Orbiting Cat Member since Jan 2008 1181 Points Administrator |
getalife wrote:
LG LSM-150 smart scan mouse that can scan any size flat object
sladesounds wrote:
Dabs who I use for my business purchases have it for £55.00.
This scanner mouse looks great! Edited by Orbiting Cat on 4th Dec 2012, 9:48 PM |
| 5th Dec 2012, 5:41 AM | #13 REPORT | |
| Strawberry_Lynn Member since Dec 2012 68 Points | 1) Place the record so that the TOP edge of the disc is touching the glass, then scan. 2) move record so that the BOTTOM edge of the disc is touching the glass, then scan again. Decide which of the two has came out the best. Cover any gaps on the scanner surface with paper sleeves or envolopes. Do not close lid. Works much better than placing label in the middle of the scanner Edited by Strawberry_Lynn on 5th Dec 2012, 5:42 AM |
| 5th Dec 2012, 8:30 PM | #14 REPORT | |
 | carryonsidney a happy disposition is an omnious sign.... Member since Feb 2010 1707 Points Moderator | I would like your opinion on this, most older scanners like mine have a fixed focus [ie at the surface of the glass] I have used StrawberryLynn's suggestion and get this result. What do you think? [image]530[/image] Edited by carryonsidney on 5th Dec 2012, 8:53 PM |
| 5th Dec 2012, 11:27 PM | #15 REPORT | |
| Juke Jules SUBS Tell me he's lazy, tell me he's slow Member since Jan 2011 4138 Points Moderator | Looks like it goes a bit out of focus to the right, but quite acceptable IMO Supposing you turned it round 90° so's the detail text is best focussed, and the 'London' logo has slightly less detail? |
| 6th Dec 2012, 11:08 AM | #16 REPORT | |
| VinylSid Member since Dec 2012 619 Points | 78's don't fit scanners, right?. We got round this by buying a cheap old HP scanner and literally sawed the sides of the top frame off. Now 10" records fit nice 'n' flush to the glass. Simples! |
| 6th Dec 2012, 11:51 AM | #17 REPORT | |
| carryonsidney a happy disposition is an omnious sign.... Member since Feb 2010 1707 Points Moderator | actually today I just decided to vandalise my scanner, I noticed that one side of the plastic surround could be lifted so I have cut it off, hey presto I can now lay my 78s flat. |
| 6th Dec 2012, 1:32 PM | #18 REPORT | |
| Juke Jules SUBS Tell me he's lazy, tell me he's slow Member since Jan 2011 4138 Points Moderator | I use a Mustek 600 A3 scanner which is ok up to 11 7/8 in. This is ok for most 12" disks (usually 11 7/8 in) and will almost scan the full width of a 33 album sleeve. I've seen disparaging reviews of this model, but the reviewers obviously hadn't found how to use it properly |
| 13th Dec 2012, 12:20 PM | #19 REPORT | |
| getalife So many questions, so few answers Member since Nov 2010 877 Points Moderator | This may help scanning. See Imperial Cat# 2079 A side scanned at 100%, B side scanned at 200%, B side looks clearer. |
| 17th Dec 2012, 5:10 PM | #20 REPORT | |
| cronkey Member since Dec 2012 177 Points | Many people see a scan on the web site and although it is blurred they don't add a good clear scan (or photograph). Blurred images discourage people from adding clear images, I feel they are best left off altogether until a clear image is available. I think everybody wants the clearest image possible, so don't be discouraged if you think you can improve on existing images. Edited by cronkey on 20th Dec 2012, 4:03 PM |
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