Thread: Have you EVER wanted to scan that old book?
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Old 01-31-2010, 02:27 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward View Post
For straight scanning/OCR'ing. You don't need the full package. The Express version works just fine and cost only $60 US, vs. $400 US for the full package.
I can't find the "Express" version at all, nor even a used OpticBook at that price.

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Originally Posted by gr8npwrfl View Post
You would be better off with a high definition still camera on a stand.
Lets say that I go that way, I have access to an 8 megapixel Nikon camera.

What are the recomendations on OCR software? I'm not looking for "The Best" (no rich dead relatives that I know of). But something good enough that a little proofreading is all that is needed.
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