[Woodcarver] Mac user's please...(chat)

[sally nye]

Thanks for the indepth info, Bill.  I have used the camera for some 
things.  In fact, I sent some information using that method just this 
morning.  And yes, I always use a tripod with natural daylight.  I 
agree, that is the best.

But, I'm wondering...
When transmitting documents the camera doesn't quite get it (or does 
it?).  To exacerbate the issue, European size paper is closer to our 
legal size.  I have folded it in half, taken a photo of the top part 
and then a photo of the bottom half.  Then I can Email the photos.  So 
far it is just O.K.  I can explain when working with German speaking 
countries (barely) Further than that it's not so good.

Transmitting to the European countries is my main purpose for using a 
scanner.  Can a camera be used for this type of purpose?

Thanks
Sally
http://www.fancarversworld.com

On Jan 7, 2007, at 8:59 PM, Bill Judt wrote:

Sally:

I don't know about scanners... I rarely use one anymore.
But perhaps you can use your digital camera to do the "scanning".

Whenever I have a pattern or carving photo to "scan" I avoid my scanner 
in favor of my 6 MP Canon XT digital camera. It has a resolution many 
times that of the scanner. Add to this the capability of editing and 
otherwise enhancing the images in a photo program, and the scanner 
seems like such a waste of time and effort.

Scanner manufacturers are notorious for NOT providing the proper 
drivers for Mac computers. Even for my basic scanner (a Canon Lide), I 
had to purchase third party scanner driver software to get it to work 
right. The application is "VueScan", by Hamrick software 
(www.hamrick.com/vuescan/vuescan.htm).

BTW, two Apple programs are especially suited for image editing: 
iPhoto... capable but limited... and Aperture... much more suited for 
workflow, and more capable for image editing.

Caveat: Always use a tripod for picture taking of this type. And use 
natural light, if you can. otherwise, use the white balance in your 
imaging software to correct for color. Edge-sharpening if useful too.

Let me know if this is helpful, OK?

Bill
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