The Rare Books and Special Collections Library uses digital cameras to capture 3 dimensional, fragile, and large objects. Slide glass for microscopes: Prepared slides (26x76mm, 0.8-1.5mm thick) can be scanned with optional medical slide holder FH-G1.APS (IX240) film: Cartridges of 15, 25 and 40 frames can be scanned with the optional IX240 film adapter IA-20(s).35mm film strips: 2-6 frames (2-40 frames with the optional roll film adapter SA-30) strips of 1-6 frames can be scanned with the optional strip film holder FH-3.35mm slides: Slides with mounts 1.0-3.2mm thick, 49-50.8mm wide optional slide feeder SF210 can be used to scan up to 50 slides with mounts 1.5mm thick.
This scanner is best used for digitizing photographic prints.Īdditional settings are described in the Epson Expression 10000XL Color Graphics Scanner User's Guide UMAXPowerLook 2100XL Tech Specs These scanners are best for text documents. The Rare Books and Special Collections Library has 2 Epson GT-20000 flatbed scanners. The Rare Books and Special Collections Library uses a variety of scanners to capture unbound documents, such as photographs, records, and architectural drawings. Panasonic NV-SD205 HQ and Canopus ADVC110
All capture settings are based on the Rare Books and Special Collections Library Best Practices for Digitizing and Describing Cultural Heritage Materials. The Rare Books and Special Collections Library makes use of a variety of digital capture devices, including flat bed scanners, film/slide scanners, feed scanners, and digital cameras to provide online access to unique cultural heritage resources.