"Katherine White" <[log in to unmask]>
 
 Katherine,
 
 My recommendation is also from Microtek as discussed previously at:
 

http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind0504D&L=MUSEUM-L&P=R649&I=-3
 
 Good luck!
 
 George Schwartz
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> --- Bonni-Dara Michaels <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > I have been using a Microtek ScanMaker X 12 which does photos,
> slides
> > and color transparencies.  I believe the new version is Microtek's
> > Artixcan 1800f.  You may be able to get it for under $1,000.  
> > 
> > Due to concerns about longevity and corruption of digital files,
> our
> > "master" remains a color slide or, preferably, transparency.  For
> > some institutions, storage of the digital images is also a concern
> > (locating the disk with the scan, server space etc.).  You have to
> > plan to migrate the files (with consequent equipment and staff
> costs)
> > in a few years as technology changes.  Digitizing may require
> > investment in your current computer as well.  I had trouble
> scanning
> > at high resolution (my computer kept freezing) before we bought a
> new
> > computer with more RAM, a better video card, etc.  
> > 
> > Good luck!
> > 
> > Bonni-Dara Michaels
> > Collections Curator
> > Yeshiva University Museum
> > 15 West 16th Street
> > New York, New York 10011
> > tel: 212-294-8330 x 8815
> > email: [log in to unmask]
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