Does anyone make a 12" by 12" (at least) scanner? I want to scan LP covers in one pass.

[ScanTheMan]

LP covers are such a pain to scan.
I used to have a 8.5 by 14 scanner, but now my 8.5 x 11 scanner takes
FOUR passes to scan a vinyl album cover!

Does anyone make a large scanner?

If not, is there good stitching software that does all the work for
you?

Scan The Man

 

[Bob Niland]

LP covers are such a pain to scan.

But they hardly need the dpi a scanner provides.
Even if you are doing full-size reproductions, an 8Mp
digital camera will suffice. If you are just doing
eBay auction photos, 2Mp is more than adequate.

Just mount your digital camera on a tripod pointing
straight down. Don't use the built-in flash.

Run some experiments to determine what zoom focal
length provides the optimum linearity (no pincushion,
no barrel distortion).

For extra credit, get yourself a copy stand.

 

[Bernie]

LP covers are such a pain to scan.
I used to have a 8.5 by 14 scanner, but now my 8.5 x 11 scanner takes
FOUR passes to scan a vinyl album cover!

Does anyone make a large scanner?

If not, is there good stitching software that does all the work for
you?

Scan The Man

Depending on hat you are going to do with the images, and if you just
need the front side, you may not need to can them at all. If you
digitize an item from the record, and then play it in Windows Media
Player, you can tell WMP to Get the Fileinfo. It will search a database
and present you with jpg's of albums/sleeves that contained the item.

Bernie

 

[CSM1]

LP covers are such a pain to scan.
I used to have a 8.5 by 14 scanner, but now my 8.5 x 11 scanner takes
FOUR passes to scan a vinyl album cover!

Does anyone make a large scanner?

If not, is there good stitching software that does all the work for
you?

Scan The Man

Here is how to do it with a Digital Camera.
http://www.carlmcmillan.com/how_to_copy_with_digital_camera.htm
You may want to rotate the image on the CD insert 90 degrees from what I
did on this example.

I used a cheap music stand on this page, but a picture easel bought from
Walmart for around $10-12 works well also.

I used a picture easel in this example.
See the How to Copy Business Cards with a Digital Camera.
http://www.carlmcmillan.com/how_to_copy_business_cards.htm

The business card is small but you can back up and shoot a LP cover using
this setup.

 

[Brooks Moses]

LP covers are such a pain to scan.
I used to have a 8.5 by 14 scanner, but now my 8.5 x 11 scanner takes
FOUR passes to scan a vinyl album cover!

Does anyone make a large scanner?

I would think so; I've seen A3-sized (approx 11x14) scanners on eBay,
and I suspect there are larger ones available as well. The A3 one was a
bit under $100; I suspect a larger one would be pricier.

If not, is there good stitching software that does all the work for
you?

There is, but I'm not sure what it is.

- Brooks

 

[Matthew Dranchak]

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If not, is there good stitching software that does all the work for
you?

Scan The Man

Here is the URL for Panorama Factory. Easy to use.
http://www.panoramafactory.com/download.html
The program is shareware, but and old freeware version is still available
from the above reference.
Matt D

 

[Kennedy McEwen]

LP covers are such a pain to scan.
I used to have a 8.5 by 14 scanner, but now my 8.5 x 11 scanner takes
FOUR passes to scan a vinyl album cover!

Does anyone make a large scanner?

Epson Expression 10,000XL/Pro is an A3 scanner with a flatbed scanning
area of 12.2x17.2inches (310x437mm).
Epson GT-15,000 is a little smaller at 11.7x17inches (297x432mm).

These are expensive scanners though, the GT-15,000 being around $1500
and the 10,000XL being nearer $2500 new.

 

[PB]

I scan my son artworks which is usually 11x14 on my 8x11 scanner all
the time.

I use "automerge" feature of Photoshop Element. It is pretty easy.
Much easier and better quality than using digital camera to copy it.

 

[tom]

I just bought a Umax Mirage 2 scanner on ebay for $75, it is A3 size,
arrived working good but dirty. When you get a used scanner, plan on
spending a few hours cleaning the glass inside and out, and used
compressed air to clean the mirrors (but not from a can because if you
tilt the can, a liquid comes out, you need compressed air from a hose).


Mustek makes a cheap new A3 scanner, but it is junk, i bought one and
it was so bad i just threw it away, what a joke it is. A decent new
scanner starts at $1000 or so for the Microtek 9800XL, and Epson makes
one for about $2500.

Tom Robinson