[Genealib] Digital Microfilm Scanners

Wed Jul 22 12:35:50 EDT 2009

We have 10 E-ImageData ScanPro machines in our library, 8 are in public use. We started with four about two years ago. Once your patrons use these they will not go back to the old ones. We had some of the other models you mentioned and have replaced them all with these, except a few that hang on for those not yet trained on the new technology. It takes a few minutes to get a patron up and running and there are tutorials available at the vendor's web site and quick start sheets plus excellent built-in help screens. The ScanPro works equally well with all microforms, including micro-card (with an add on. We have one that does microcard as well as film and fiche) of which we have a small collection. Their size and features are unequaled by any other comparably priced scanner on the market. Best used with a 24+ inch monitor, they attach to a computer and can enhance the image, even spot edit out blots and shadows on poor film. They scan in one second, print, save in all popular digital formats and make it possible to read bad film that is unreadable on conventional readers. You should contact the Family History Library in Salt Lake which just installed these in their film copying/printer areas to see how they like them. Feel free to email me directly with specific questions.

Howard C. Bybee
Family History Librarian
2246 HBLL
Harold B. Lee Library
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah 84602

801-422-7661
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   1. Digital Microfilm Scanners (Irene Wainwright)
   2. RE: Digital Microfilm Scanners (Cheri Nienke)
   3. RE: Digital Microfilm Scanners (Smith, Jonathan)
   4. What does "Number Exists", "Death F" mean?  (Couture, Leslie A.)

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Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:23:29 -0500
From: Irene Wainwright <iwainwri at gno.lib.la.us>
Subject: [Genealib] Digital Microfilm Scanners
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We are considering the purchase of a new microfilm reader/printer and so far are looking at the Minolta MS7000 MKII (or MS6000 MK II), the ST 200x or the Data ScanPro 2000.

If any of you are using any of these models, can you give me some feedback?  I'm looking for the machine that can best handle microfilm that is, in many cases, old and badly scratched.

We've been using Minoltas forever, but analog machines, not digital.  It would be "easiest" to stay with Minolta, but I'm not sure I'm going to get enough bang for the buck.

Any thoughts on this would be welcome.

Irene Wainwright
Archivist, Louisiana Division/City Archives
New Orleans Public Library
219 Loyola Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Work:  504.596.2610
Fax:    504.596.2609
iwainwri at gno.lib.la.us<mailto:iwainwri at gno.lib.la.us>
http://neworleanspubliclibrary.org<http://neworleanspubliclibrary.org/>
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Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:30:24 -0500
From: "Cheri Nienke" <cnienke at andoverlibrary.org>
Subject: RE: [Genealib] Digital Microfilm Scanners
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We have a ScanPro 1000, purchased last year, and we like it a lot!  It's
web based, no buttons to break, no lenses to break, and is very easy to
use.  Much better than the big old, clunky machines.  Cheri Nienke,
Andover Public Library.

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Subject: [Genealib] Digital Microfilm Scanners

We are considering the purchase of a new microfilm reader/printer and so
far are looking at the Minolta MS7000 MKII (or MS6000 MK II), the ST
200x or the Data ScanPro 2000.

If any of you are using any of these models, can you give me some
feedback?  I'm looking for the machine that can best handle microfilm
that is, in many cases, old and badly scratched.  

We've been using Minoltas forever, but analog machines, not digital.  It
would be "easiest" to stay with Minolta, but I'm not sure I'm going to
get enough bang for the buck. 

Any thoughts on this would be welcome.

Irene Wainwright

Archivist, Louisiana Division/City Archives

New Orleans Public Library

219 Loyola Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70112

Work:  504.596.2610

Fax:    504.596.2609

iwainwri at gno.lib.la.us <mailto:iwainwri at gno.lib.la.us> 

http://neworleanspubliclibrary.org <http://neworleanspubliclibrary.org/>

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Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:45:04 -0400
From: "Smith, Jonathan" <smithj at einetwork.net>
Subject: RE: [Genealib] Digital Microfilm Scanners
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We purchased a MS6000 MK II about a year ago and have had lots of compliments on how well it operates. Many things, such as polarity, are automatic (depending on what options you get) Our patrons where able to use it easily since they where already familiar with the Bell+Howell (Minolta) machine we had before.

As far as digital capabilities, mostly just the staff use that here. I must say I like it and have been able to cut down on the number of obits that need to be sent "snail mail". You do have to have a compatible computer to connect to. In our case the required purchasing a separate PC dedicated to that purpose. 

We only use roll microfilm here and as long as you keep the glass clean, the quality of prints and scans are excellent.

If have other questions, please feel free to contact me.

Jonathan Smith
Local History Manager
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
400 Lock Street
Tarentum PA 15084
724-226-0770
724-226-3526 (fax)
smithj at einetwork.net

Please visit our website at www.alleghenyvalleylibrary.org <http://www.alleghenyvalleylibrary.org/>  

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Sent: Tue 7/21/2009 1:23 PM
To: 'genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu'
Subject: [Genealib] Digital Microfilm Scanners

We are considering the purchase of a new microfilm reader/printer and so far are looking at the Minolta MS7000 MKII (or MS6000 MK II), the ST 200x or the Data ScanPro 2000.

If any of you are using any of these models, can you give me some feedback?  I'm looking for the machine that can best handle microfilm that is, in many cases, old and badly scratched.  

We've been using Minoltas forever, but analog machines, not digital.  It would be "easiest" to stay with Minolta, but I'm not sure I'm going to get enough bang for the buck. 

Any thoughts on this would be welcome.

Irene Wainwright
Archivist, Louisiana Division/City Archives
New Orleans Public Library
219 Loyola Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Work:  504.596.2610
Fax:    504.596.2609
iwainwri at gno.lib.la.us <mailto:iwainwri at gno.lib.la.us> 
http://neworleanspubliclibrary.org <http://neworleanspubliclibrary.org/> 
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