I would like to scan all my old photos. I have a Konica Bizhub C250 in the office. If I used the highest dpi setting which is 600, would it do as good or better job than if I bought a photoscanner? Is there any difference?
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600 isn't really that high anymore. I would suggest getting some other piece of equipment, like a photo scanner.
By the way don't be fooled by really high DPI numbers. Those tend to be digitally generated by interpolation, rather than "real" from he optics. Having said that, over 1200 "real" DPI is no big deal nowadays.
If you are looking for a nice piece of equipment, get a good all-in-one (copier, printer, scanner, fax) device. Great value and good quality scanning on the good ones. Photoscanners are quite limited since they can only do one thing, albeit very well.
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The trouble with multi-functional products that they are usually NOT the best for any of their proclaimed abilities.
Given that flat-bed scanners are so cheap you would be better off using a simple, single purpose, unit.
Scanning negatives is best, if you can, but these scanners cost more than flatbeds. Ever thought of using a scanning service?
If you are storing your scanned photo's on a CD/DVD remember that these have life limits so remember to recopy your storage media every year or two or three. Having an 'archive' copy and a 'working' copy also helps protect your memories.
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Thanks for your advice. I didn't realize CD/DVD's had life limits; that is disappointing but good to know. If I save the photos on a removeable hard drive does that have a life limit?
Since I already have a copier/scanner/printer etc. I think I will go for the single function machine.
Do either of you have any recommendations. I just want to use it for family photos so I'd like it to be good but it doesn't need to be top of the line. If it can do slides and negatives so much the better.
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"Do either of you have any recommendations. "
I've never had issues with HP. I would definitely want the following two features:
- Flatbed scanning.
- Paper feeder for scanning and copying.
They will add to the price but are well worth it. Ask an HP dealer for a multifunction with those two.
You have to decide on laser or inkjet. Setting aside the expensive color lasers, laser gives you fast, reliable printing but no color. Inkjet tends to be slower and quality can be a bit less even, but you get color.
"The trouble with multi-functional products that they are usually NOT the best for any of their proclaimed abilities."
Agreed. But unless you require truly professional scanning quality such a device is a "good enough".
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