We show scans of gold coins , potsherds, and shortly will post scans of Derringer pistols to demonstrate how large an object a flatbed scanner can really capture. We have also scanned guns as large as a Derringer. If you have an 11x17 inch flatbed, such as the Umax Mirage, you can scan items up to 17 inches large. For digitizing some objects a scanner is much quicker than using a camera. A scanner is the most useful computer accessory you can get.
Scanners are capable of recording much more than just books and photographs.
You can scan almost anything that you collect. You can scan your stamp collection, your native textiles , your doll collection. Scans are excellent documentation for insurance. You can send copies of the scans anywhere in the world by e-mail. To make your scanning easier, and better, it helps to use SilverFast scanning software from LaserSoft Imaging.