Why did I wait so long to get a proper scanner? Loving my CanoScan 9000F!

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by Eric72

The OP was spot on about leaving the lid open, too. Despite giving a PSA holder an SGC-looking appearance, scanning this way does deliver great contrast.

Let me get this straight. You scanned the 2nd one with the top open?
I thought the top had to be down, the room lights turned off and the windows boarded shut!

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

Let me get this straight. You scanned the 2nd one with the top open?
I thought the top had to be down, the room lights turned off and the windows boarded shut!

Rob,

Yes, the second scan - with the crisper image and a darker look to the PSA holder - was taken with the top open.

Best,

Eric

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Rob,

Yes, the second scan - with the crisper image and a darker look to the PSA holder - was taken with the top open.

Best,

Eric

Doesn't seem to make any difference with my scanner. I currently have a Canon MX870. I've owned two scanners. Both were crap.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Rob,

Yes, the second scan - with the crisper image and a darker look to the PSA holder - was taken with the top open.

Best,

Eric

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

Doesn't seem to make any difference with my scanner. I currently have a Canon MX870. I've owned two scanners. Both were crap.

Rob,

Sorry if my post earlier today was ambiguous. I am a numbers guy and not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to words.

The images I posted then were from two different scanners. Posted below is what the card looks like...these are two different images from the same (newly purchased) CCD scanner. In my opinion, keeping the lid closed creates a few blue shadows I can do without.

Lid Up:



Lid Down:

[auggiedoggy]

Eric,

Both of those scans beats anything my scanner can do. My scanner is a multipurpose device, i.e., printer, scanner, copier, fax. It is a Canon MX870. Raw cards scan fine but cards in plastic holders appear blurry. Perhaps I need to buy a device that was designed to one thing - scan!

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

Eric,

Both of those scans beats anything my scanner can do. My scanner is a multipurpose device, i.e., printer, scanner, copier, fax. It is a Canon MX870. Raw cards scan fine but cards in plastic holders appear blurry. Perhaps I need to buy a device that was designed to one thing - scan!

Rob, it's the scanning element that makes all the difference for graded cards. A CCD element will have greater depth focus, which is what you need for cards stuck inside a thick slab. A scanner with a CCD element, and a cold cathode fluorescent light source will give a much better picture. There also won't be any of the streaking you see when slabbed cards are scanned. That's an LED lighting issue.

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Rob, it's the scanning element that makes all the difference for graded cards. A CCD element will have greater depth focus, which is what you need for cards stuck inside a thick slab. A scanner with a CCD element, and a cold cathode fluorescent light source will give a much better picture. There also won't be any of the streaking you see when slabbed cards are scanned. That's an LED lighting issue.

Sounds like a good investment even though I'm not what you'd call a high-volume seller. I know as a buyer I am more attracted to crisp, clear scans than blurry ones.

Thanks for the advice!

Rob