Greetings All!
I have seen it suggested that a flatbed scanner be used to make images for posting. However, whenever I try this method! I run into problems with my depth of field. Because flatbed scanners are designed to reproduce sheets of paper, or other items with no perceptible thickness to speak of, i believe they have a fixed focal point. When I try scanning a medal, say an Iron Cross with surfaces that vary in distance from the scanning plate, the only part of the image in focus are those points touching the glass and thereby are within the pre-established focal point. However, others who use this method seem to have successes where I have only fails. Is there something I am missing here? Perhaps a program with an "infinity" setting? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My thanks in advance for those who care to reply.
I have seen it suggested that a flatbed scanner be used to make images for posting. However, whenever I try this method! I run into problems with my depth of field. Because flatbed scanners are designed to reproduce sheets of paper, or other items with no perceptible thickness to speak of, i believe they have a fixed focal point. When I try scanning a medal, say an Iron Cross with surfaces that vary in distance from the scanning plate, the only part of the image in focus are those points touching the glass and thereby are within the pre-established focal point. However, others who use this method seem to have successes where I have only fails. Is there something I am missing here? Perhaps a program with an "infinity" setting? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My thanks in advance for those who care to reply.
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