09-16-2007, 12:16 AM
My library has a large collection (mostly in storage) of old books (not in our circulating collection) which have not been cataloged for a variety of reasons. It's been our concern to get a record of the books for insurance purposes in case of a calamity such as a fire. The easiest plan we have is to take a digital photo of the title page which we can store on CDs or DVDs.
Being a library in a small town, money is important. I've been looking at $100 or thereabouts new cameras on Amazon and just a quick look gave me two Olympuses (FE 210 & FE170), a Canon (A460 powershot) and a Fuji A350, ranging from $90-$114. Megapixels aren't important. But I want to get close enough to the pages for a clear shot. Also wonder if image stabilization would be desirable.
Anybody have suggestions or recommendations?
Thanks.
Being a library in a small town, money is important. I've been looking at $100 or thereabouts new cameras on Amazon and just a quick look gave me two Olympuses (FE 210 & FE170), a Canon (A460 powershot) and a Fuji A350, ranging from $90-$114. Megapixels aren't important. But I want to get close enough to the pages for a clear shot. Also wonder if image stabilization would be desirable.
Anybody have suggestions or recommendations?
Thanks.