[Odonata-l] FW: scanners

[Azurebluet@aol.com]

This might not be much help but I have an Epson Perfection 3490 Photo scanner 
which I use with Powerbook laptop running 10.3.9. I purchased it in early 
2006 and like all modern electronics it was quickly discontinued and replaced by 
a newer model. The main reason I chose this scanner was its portability since 
I've been traveling a good deal to collect dragonflies. It also retailed below 
$100. I'm sure there are better scanners available. I would guess a full size 
scanner with a brighter scan element may provide better depth of field but I 
have not tested any recently.

Here's a resized scan:
http://homepage.mac.com/edlam/dragonimages/P_superbus.html

Here's a crop of a scan at 1400dpi where you can see the limits of the depth 
of field:
http://homepage.mac.com/edlam/temp/C_adnexaMtop.jpg

And a crop of the same specimen lateral:
http://homepage.mac.com/edlam/temp/C_adnexaMside.jpg

I'd be interested in what you decide on as I will probably need to replace 
this scanner eventually.

Best wishes,
Ed Lam

Ed Lam
Eastchester, NY


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