HP ScanJet 8300gp Graphic Arts Scanner

Advantages: Very Good Quality, Excellent SilverFast Software
Disadvantages: Abit Large, Dust Removal Software Not Good

...The HP ScanJet 8300 is a Professional Image Scanner from HP's Scan jet series. This is one of the top end Scanners HP manufacture and is ideal for the business domain. There is also an 8300gp model of this scanner which is a Graphic Arts scanner and has a monitor color-meter calibrator as a added feature ideal for graphic designers. Now about the HP ScanJet 8300, the scanner has an OR (Optical Resolution) of 4800x4800dpi and will scan high dynamic range in 48bit colour. This is fine for transparency and negative scanning. The scanner has a max reflection area of around A4 size. HP includes film holders which will hold 3 strips, 6 frames of a 35mm film. The holders can be placed in the base of the scanner for storage. The ScanJet 8300 is supplied with HP's own photosmart software. I wasn't impressed with the scan pro scanning. It has... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use & Good for Home user.
Disadvantages: Not yet found!

...-------------------------------- What is a scanner? ------------------------------- Ans- # A device that converts visual information into digital data. # A device that reads a printed page and converts it into a graphics image for the computer. #An electronic device that digitizes and converts photographs, slides, paper images, or other two-dimensional images into bitmapped images. ------------------------------------------------------------ What HP (Scanjet 2200C) scanner can do? ------------------------------------------------------------ Ans- Basically HP (Scanjet 2200C) scanner is designed for Home user. It can scan photos, text, book, paper & even a peice of potato ;) . When we scan any photo or paper it convert into JPEG format or BMP format & saved in our computer... Read review

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Advantages: Negative scanning
Disadvantages: none

...The Scanjet 3800 photo scanner gives great value for money as a means of digitising your photo collection. Your can scan photos, slides and negatives quickly and efficiently. Also it is possible to digitise and copy your old photos with a resolution of up to 2,400 s 4,900 ppp and with a colour depth of 48 bits for warm rich images. The software you receive with the scanner is , HP Image Zone; a simple, comprehensive solution that provides you with a range of easy-to-use tools to get the most out of digital photography. HP Image Zone enables convenient download, archiving and preservation of digital memories, as well as simple editing, project creation and photo sharing. HP Image Zone photo and imaging software lets you optimize and enhance your digital photography and video experience with one, all-inclusive digital photography... Read review

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