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Photographing Delicate Documents

This guide discusses traditional methods for photographing delicate documents, outlining the pros and cons of various scanning techniques. It covers the use of a desktop scanner and the drawbacks of manual and sheet feed options, keying in on common issues like document handling and potential damage. The text highlights the best equipment options, like planetary scanners for minimal page damage and high-resolution cameras for optimal results. Ideal for genealogists and document preservationists, this resource provides insights on achieving high-quality results without compromising the integrity of fragile materials.

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Photographing Delicate Documents

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  1. Photographing Delicate Documents Dick Eastman October 20, 2007

  2. Traditional Method of Creating Images of Documents • Use a desktop scanner, such as this single-sheet scanner

  3. Disadvantages • Manual • Slow • Requires significant handling of the document

  4. Disadvantages • Scanning thousands of documents may be tedious

  5. Page feed scanners are even worse • Will work well in unattended mode but internal rollers may damage delicate documents.

  6. Ultimate Unattended Scanner: APT BookScan 1200 • Will work well in unattended mode for books but not suitable for delicate books. • Expensive at $125,000+.

  7. Use a scanner designed for books • Planetary scanners create minimal page damage. • Expensive at $10,000 and up.

  8. Use a scanner designed for books • Available in different models with different scanning speeds • Expensive at $15,000 and up.

  9. Use a scanner designed for books • Genealogists can duplicate this for a fraction of the expense. • Use a camera stand and a high resolution camera.

  10. Use a scanner designed for books • Genealogists can duplicate this for a fraction of the expense. • Use a camera stand and a high resolution camera.

  11. Use a scanner designed for books • Genealogists can duplicate this for a fraction of the expense. • Use a camera stand and a high resolution camera.

  12. Use a scanner designed for books • Best results are obtained with a slow shutter speed and lots of light.

  13. Use a scanner designed for books • Prices vary from about $60 to…

  14. Use a scanner designed for books • Prices vary from about $60 to… • $150 or more.

  15. Use a slow shutter speed And use lots of light! Sunlight works best Recommendation

  16. You may appreciate remote control software • Such as DSLR Remote Pro

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