You may want to check with the National Anthropological Archives, which does a lot of scanning of their images: http://www.nmnh.si.edu/naa/ordering.htm . This is what they are doing, taken from the above web page: About Our Digital Images To create the highest-quality digital images we use Kodak Eversmart Supreme and iQsmart3 scanners and a Leaf Aptus 75 digital camera back. Their high dynamic range, true optical resolution and versatility allow us to produce digital images that consistently match the sharpness, resolution and tone of our original photographs. Our workflow is entirely color-managed. About Our Inkjet Prints Our professional quality digital inkjet prints are produced on high quality archival inkjet paper with UltraChrome K3 pigmented inks, a combination shown to produce lasting, fade-resistant prints in accelerated light stability tests conducted by Wilhelm Imaging Research, an independent image permanence research firm. According to Wilhelm, Epson digital inkjet prints will maintain their color fidelity for 60-200 years — exceeding the lightfastness of photographic color prints — when exhibited or stored under optimal conditions. You can email the NAA at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 301.238.1313 . -----Original Message----- From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ginger Frembling Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:41 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Scanning Photos My museum has an extensive collection of Civil War CDVs, tintypes, etc. We often get requests from publications or other museums for scans of the items for different projects. We were curious if there was a standard for this type of work and whether there will be extensive damage to the artifact. Fortunately, it's not repeataive or extensive exposure to light. Is there particular equipment that's better than others? Opinions? Thanks Ginger ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).