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Best way to scan pages of a book?

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  1. fastback33

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    #1 fastback33, Mar 16, 2015
    I have a book with some technical drawings of a car I want to scan and explode into a larger view. This is all for my personal use and don't want to distribute anything.

    Normally I wouldn't care and would just cut the spin up and have someone repair the book once I'm done, but it is a pretty valuable book and am hesitant to cut the spine and separate all of the pages.

    So, is there a non-destructive way to scan the pages I want without destroying the spine and possibly make the book irreparable?
     
  2. ITALIENlove

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    #2 ITALIENlove, Mar 26, 2015
    I often scan books and I tell you the best way is using a portable scanner. Look on Amazon and search for "Portable Scanner" or "Hand Scanner" - You need to have a steady hand, more or less.

    But don't worry - hand scanners are easy to use. They are fast and it's not a hassle.
     
  3. Photorunner

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    #3 Photorunner, Mar 29, 2015
    Use the best digital camera you have. Put it on a tripod or hand hold with a fast shutter speed 1/125 sec., 1/200 sec or more in sunlight or shade. You may need to change the F stop to a lower setting. Just test it out, to see how good the resolution is for your end use.
     
  4. LomewBartho

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    #4 LomewBartho, Oct 13, 2015
    Hey Guys well i think that portable scanner is best because you can use it on every where.Thanks!!
     
  5. Wade

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    #5 Wade, Oct 14, 2015
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    #6 Lesia44, Nov 3, 2015
    This might be the best option. Handled scanners can be a bit rubbish. All depends on the quality you want.
     

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