#Scanner
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I am interested in scanning input device for A2000 and in information about
same. If anyone has one for sale, or if anyone would care to make a
recommendation I would appreciate it.
I have DigiView (current version) but want more resolution at a reasonable
cost.
Thanks.
Bill Reeves
I'll make a recommendation: the Epson ES-300C with ASDG's driver
software for AdPro (it also includes a stand-alone version).
24 bit color, 8 bit gray scale, 8.5 x 11 flatbed scanner, it's
AWESOME! Only $999 in USAFlex's latest ad in PC Sources. ASDG's software
retails for $200; most dealers sell it for $150 or so. If you don't believe
me, ask anyone in the ASDG forum! 🙂
J.R.
P.S.: And no, I won't sell mine! 🙂
Bill, I saw that someone else recommended the Epson 300ES scanner and ADPro
software. If you need that quality, I'd agree that it is the way to go.
Great scans and software.
But, what are you scanning for? Publishing or video? It makes a
difference, to me at least.
I scan images almost exclusively for video/computer display (for anims,
interactive screens, etc), and use the Sharp JX-100 scanner with the ADPro
software. The Sharp JX-100 offers a 6"x4" scanning area (not hand held –
you lay the scanner on top of the image), at 200DPI, with 18bit color
resolution. If you think about it, a 3"x2" image just fills a hires screen
(approx 600×400 or so). Most of the source I scan is 3"x2" or so, so the
200DPI isn't a limitation. And re color, the difference between 18bit
color and 24bit color when converted to amiga resolutions is pretty
small… 🙂
The Sharp JX-100 costs in the $600-700 range (I think). You'd have to
purchase the ADPro software as well. You give up the 300DPI, the 24bit
color and the full-size scans to save a few hundred dollars. Worked well
for me.
For publishing purposes I think I'd go with the Epson. For video, the
Epson would still be more flexible, but does cost more. Depends on what
you want…. my thoughts, anyway.
–jp–seattle–
J.R. and jp,
Thanks to both of you for your responses. My most immediate use of a
scanner would be for publishing. I would like to add some personalized
graphics to a set of manuals for my office (being done in WP5.1 on a
clone). I use my Amiga mostly for video and so I want to use the scanner
for that as well.
Incidentally, I have been offered a Canon IX 12 (?) full page gray scale
scanner for $399. Does anyone know anything about them. I haven't found any
info on them in Amiga literature (AC buyers guide, for example).
Bill
Bill,
I use the Canon IX-12 scanner. It's ok for publishing. The only software
and interface available for it are Gold Disk's ProScan interface and
software, which does NOT support grey scale… just halftone type
dithering. I paid $199 for the scanner (from IME in Boston) and $149 for
the ProScan stuff from Gold Disk.
The Gold Disk software doesn't work very well under 2.04, and Gold Disk has
no intention of further developing its offering (read that: ORPHANED).
While the system has served me well for about 2 years now, I wouldn't make
the same purchase decision again. Today I'd definately opt for a full page
color scanner supported by ASDG (hint, hint). The only drawback (IMHO) to
the ASDG software is that while it will scan in 8 bit grey scale, it won't
scan in 1 bit B&W for line art… however this is minor, since you can
tweek all you want in AdPro.
By the way, JR also used to have the IX-12/ProScan setup prior to getting
his Epson/ASDG package. I'm sure he can give you a better run down on it
than I can.
– Whapp!ng from the North Coast Michael