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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Digital Image Processing => Topic started by: Jonathan Cross on June 26, 2022, 09:48:37 am

Title: Scan or photo?
Post by: Jonathan Cross on June 26, 2022, 09:48:37 am
I am not sure this has been discussed in the last year or two.

I would like an electronic copy of a high quality pen and ink drawing, i.e. B&W.  Does anyone have a view as to whether a scan (it is A2, about 24"x 16.5") or a photo with a prime lens would give a better image.  I do not have a scanner and would have to have it commercially scanned so cost is also a factor.  I assume that if I want the image to print later at 300ppi, then I would need an image of at least 35MP.  I have a 26MP camera, so not enough, but could use LR super resolution. 

Jonathan





 
Title: Re: Scan or photo?
Post by: Peter McLennan on June 26, 2022, 11:05:59 am
Just shoot it.  I’ve copied many items of artwork with both cameras and scanners.  Cameras are more than adequate now, especially for a relatively small item like you describe.  26MP will be adequate for a same-size reproduction.
Title: Re: Scan or photo?
Post by: mcbroomf on June 26, 2022, 02:02:40 pm
You could also shoot the image with 3 overlapping verticals and merge them to a pano to get a higher res file.  Better IMO than an uprez.
Title: Re: Scan or photo?
Post by: PeterAit on June 26, 2022, 03:39:06 pm
You could also shoot the image with 3 overlapping verticals and merge them to a pano to get a higher res file.  Better IMO than an uprez.

Agreed.
Title: Re: Scan or photo?
Post by: Jonathan Cross on June 26, 2022, 04:40:08 pm
You could also shoot the image with 3 overlapping verticals and merge them to a pano to get a higher res file.  Better IMO than an uprez.

Yes, thanks, I had forgotten that.  I like PTgui.

Jonathan