Thread: A prosumer v-cradle
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Old 11-14-2007, 02:02 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by mikolaj View Post
Engadget has an article on Atiz BookSnap, basically a v-cradle combined with a two-camera stand (cameras not included). OK, to be fair, you also get OCR software and a v-shaped transparent plate.
But for my taste, the whole scanning process looks a tad too manual for a $1600-heavy contraption.

They also are planning a diy kit, I wonder if it's price can compete with the under $50 diy v-cradle described in the sony reader forum .

It's *HIGHLY* overpriced. But at least it works with the prosumer Canon digicams rather than forcing one to buy a dSLR.

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Pricing & Compatibility

The price of BookSnap is $1,595. It is compatible with various models of Canon digital cameras on the market today including Canon Powershot G7, Canon Powershot A640, Canon Powershot A620, Canon Powershot S80, and Canon Powershot S3 IS. BookSnap is available now at www.atiz.com.

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