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Re: Digital Photography Techniques
Mon, 17 Jul 2006 08:30:29 -0700 (PDT)
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AEP...
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If, as you say, the text is clear enough, you may be able to use an
OCR (optical character reader) program to convert the photo into
usable text.
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AEP...
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Vivitar makes several tripod models that are quite sturdy. My $0.02
is to head for a Photo store for this purchase. You will get better
advice and a wider selection.
Hugh Watkins...
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I used a phone cam for some useful pictures
for some examples
for OCR you need 300dpi and a clean copy
otherwise quicker to type it in
John Nichols...
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I have a SuperPen that I use for scanning. It's pretty good, but
you're right, there are times when it's just quicker to type it in.
I'm thinking the camera is for those times I don't have my pen
scanner with me, the document in question is probably not something
I want to scan (for lots of reasons, like legibility, condition,
etc.) I can always attempt to scan from a photo later, or just
extract information from the photo I've made, and insert the picture
into my database.
"John Nichols"
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Hugh W
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Regards, Arnold
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