Scanners Galore Knowing the different scanning technologies, it should be pretty easy to find the features you are looking for in a scanner. But, before you even get to this point, you must decide what type of scanner you need. To assist you in doing this, I will provide you a brief description of all the different types of scanners available. It works by the user slowly moving the scanner across the photo. Analysis - This is a annoying and obsolete scanning method.
Hand held scanners produce pretty bad quality scans to boot.
It's a wonder a few companies are still making these things, because I don't know anyone who would need or want one. With these types of scanners getting cheaper everyday, they have become the perfect choice for most consumers. One of Agfa's high end flatbed scanners. Analysis - A good choice for limited professional use and advanced amateurs. These scanners work great to make large blowups of prints or medium sized blowups of transparencies.