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Testing new scanner....

Sean1125Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
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Sadly vista x64 has lots of problems with many usb devices... finally found a scanner that works...

How clear is it for you guys when you zoom in?


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  • mrmint23mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭
    Using an iPad but the Murphy looks a little better than dr j....looks like something in his fro?
  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,950 ✭✭✭✭
    Unfortunately your scanner has the CIS (Contact Image Sensor) instead of the CCD (Charged Coupled Device). The CCD provides you with the ability to scan graded card slabs without making the card and label appear blurry. The CIS only clearly scans items that are making contact with the surface of the scanner. Anything that's slightly off of the surface will appear blurry.

    Here is a scan from mine (Epson Perfection V300 Photo):

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  • mrmint23mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭
    Jeff what are your settings?
  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,950 ✭✭✭✭
    When I scanned that I used:

    Image type: 48-bit Color
    Resolution: 300 dpi
    Unsharp Mask: Checked High
    Dust Removal: Checked Medium

    ...but usually when I scan for ebay and stuff I use 200 dpi.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Sean ... not very clear, for the reason Jeff gave. I too have the Epson Perfection V300 Photo scanner and it does an amazing job. Have probably been using it for over 2 years.
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  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,950 ✭✭✭✭
    Yeah, when dealing in graded cards, it's worth spending a little more on a decent scanner.
  • Sean1125Sean1125 Posts: 3,479


    << <i>Yeah, when dealing in graded cards, it's worth spending a little more on a decent scanner. >>



    It is what it is, atleast this one works.
  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,950 ✭✭✭✭
    True dat, better than cell phone pics!

    I used a $30 scanner for eight years and did just fine, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    it gives them a 'real vintage look'
  • jeff8877jeff8877 Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭
    I have the Epson also and it is awesome...

    Jeff

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  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,950 ✭✭✭✭
    Hey Jeff, how did you get the glare lines to not appear along the edges of the slab like I have on my scan?
  • CNoteCNote Posts: 2,070 ✭
    I was going to ask about the LED lines as well. If you're using the Epson to scan refractors, be ready for rainbows all over your cards.
  • jeff8877jeff8877 Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭
    Jeff...not sure how I did that. I will have to take a look at my settings and get back to you.

    Jeff
  • mrmint23mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭
    Jeff
    Thanks for the settings...Sean the Epson only cost about 80. Here are a few of my cards with the new settings.
  • TreetopTreetop Posts: 1,474 ✭
    Espon is the only way to go. I use an Espon Perfection 610 which is 10-11 years old. I run it with Irfanview software (free version) and very happy with my scans.

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  • poolpool Posts: 58 ✭✭
  • poolpool Posts: 58 ✭✭
    Hey Jeff, how did you get the glare lines to not appear along the edges of the slab like I have on my scan?

    Jeff, I have the same problem with my scans (glare lines on the edges).
    Could you post your settings here?
    Thanks
  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    I've got an Epson Perfection V500. Here are my settings that I just tweaked thanks to some help here:

    Document Type: Reflective
    Auto Exposure Type: Photo
    Image Type: 48-bit Color
    Resolution: 1200 dpi for this scan, I usually use 400 - 600 dpi
    No Color, Tone, or Image Adjustments
    Unsharp Mask: Medium
    Dust Removal: Medium

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  • jeff8877jeff8877 Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭
    Here are my settings...

    Professional Mode

    Doc Type...reflective

    Auto Exp Type...document

    Image Type...24 bit color

    Resolution...300 dpi

    Unsharp Mask...checked

    Let me know how they work for you guys.

    Jeff

  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,251 ✭✭✭
    Epson V330. I have some slides I need to make images of. But if I had only cards, I would just get the V30
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  • FrozencaribouFrozencaribou Posts: 1,093 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Fonz had a jersey #?
  • Goodsport40Goodsport40 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭
    I have a 5 year old HP Scanjet 4370 that I like. Not a graded card, but a good result:


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    Can be had for under $50 used now, original was $100.

    That Epson V330 is awesome! I may have to upgrade!


    Robert
  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    If price isn't a big issue the Canon Canoscan 9000 is unreal, has dedicated film scanner etc, always gets top marks on reviews, it's what grading companies use, mine put me back $250-300 but I smile every time I use it... and for what it's worth I did a lot of research and decided it was worth the investment.
  • jeff8877jeff8877 Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭
    Guys...you can pick up the Epson V30 for $49. Only difference between it and the V330 is you cant do slides.

    Jeff
  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 12,005 ✭✭✭✭✭
    THANKS guys!image

    Just hooked up an Epson Perfection V300 and it is the BOMB!image

    Well worth the cost. If you are selling high grade cards and do not have a good scanner, you are missing out on bids!

    Thanks again,

    Joe
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  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,745 ✭✭✭
    My Dell All-in-one is fading out on me. Just picked up an Epson. Thanks for the thread.


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



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