DIY Book Scanner

You'll want a "prime" or "flat field" lens. For the Nikon platform I can recommend the Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D - it is an outstanding lens which will give you useful pixels across the frame. I don't know anything about Canon stuff, really. EF50mm 1.8 - approx $99, but ...

I've an A2 size scanner but I use DSRLs with prime lens so the quality is obviously excellent, not sure about Powershots. Will post some pictures later.

These are professional guides/slides and they come in many configurations. I haven't been on this website before but was looking at Bosch-Rexroth as a possible source for my movable parts. Involved in woodworking in my job and using CNC equipment, I know about drawer slides and can also appreciate ...

Thanks but price is not a concern, just quality. I dont want to experiment at this stage becausr i want to start work soon.

Hi, My scanner is complete but its absolutely unusable due the weight (of wood) on the platen (its large size for scanning A2). What I have used is the regular keyboard slides but I just came across this smi4motion and they seem to have great products, but I'm not sure which one is right for me. Can...

Ah yes, all emails were under 'Spam' (Gmail). Strange.

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Anonymous wrote:Windows, yes. Mac, no. I don't have admin access to a Mac, but I can give instructions on how to make a .app from the sources to someone who has one.

I can provide remote (admin) access to a mac, if you want? Anyhow, windows version is fine for me.

Windows and Mac binaries please!

Get an '18% Grey Card' to calibrate white balance?