I have spent eons using a flatbed scanner for my personal family pictures. Of course I did take the time for color adjustments and corrections. Recently I acquired my in-laws photo albums when my mother-in-law passed. I felt an obligation to copy them for the family. However, I did need a faster way to do that without the necessity pay exactly the level of detail as with my own. I found this scanner on Amazon and thought I would give it a try. 1500 photos later, I am amazed at the speed, quality and reliability of this product.
Pros: Portability, speed, quality, price,
Cons: Output is only jpeg and pdf. (not really a problem)
I'm attaching an example of one of the scans.
I bought this to scan 25 years worth of photos in boxes, as well as to have backups of scrapbooks and family recipes. I've only used it in the auto feed dock so far, but I'm really impressed with the quality and speed of the scans. I was able to scan 314 photos in just over an hour, including a few panorama prints.
I wanted to get this scanner so that I could scan my sketchbook drawings and include this scanner as a normal part of my process. I was skeptical at first. Some reviews say it is a poor scanner but that hasn't been my experience. The high resolution scanning impressed me. It would have been cool if the scanner could go as high as 2400 DPI but that would be asking a lot from a portable, affordable machine.
It does a very good job of picking up fine details in the line work of my drawings. It takes a little while to get the technique down but not too long. You just have to move the scanner slowly. Even if your hand is just a little shaky the scanner still produces a faithful image. The wand is light and easy to handle. I'm glad they also sell a case because scanners are delicate instruments! Buy the hard case! It's also nice that you can immediately create a high-resolution PDF instead of having to convert a jpeg. Usually it is best to use PDF or TIFF files when you are trying to print high resolution images. Good job Vupoint!
Been using this a few days to scan old photos from an estate. It is wonderful. This will save me literally thousands of hours versus a flatbed scanner. And now I can scan all my documents to get organized. It's a great purchase.
We have so many pictures that our kids want copies of. This scanner works quickly and has excellent picture quality! I am able to take it with me when I get to visit extended family and get copies of pictures I wouldn't be able to get very easily. The next best part is that having them in electronic format makes them SO easy to share! Everyone is amazed how quickly it does such a good job. My only warning to other users is to be sure to keep all surfaces clean. One dust speck will make a large line through your image. If you aren't connected to a computer, be sure to enlarge and check every few of your images on the scanner. I had to rescann a few. I thought I was being very careful but some dust snuck in there anyway. Be sure to check!
Feature Product
- SAVE SCANS TO MICROSD CARD - Welcome to your new Paperless Office and the world of simple organization - Scan in color or black and white, saving scans as JPEG or PDF format, and storing them to a microSD card up to 32GB, and up to 5,000 files to the included 8GB SD card
- AUTO FEED DOCK - When docked, the high-speed sensor scans paper automatically using its auto-feed feature while the scanner charges, providing more quality, control, and ease of use, and an increased resolution of 1200 dpi
- BONUS OCR SOFTWARE - Comes with Optical Character Recognition editing software, allowing you to convert scanned documents into text editable and searchable files. (Windows Only)
- SCANNING SPECS Ð 1.5Ó color LCD screen lets you preview scans to ensure you have captured all you need before having to hook scanner to a computer - scan documents 8.5" wide and up to 125" long in as little as 2 seconds - choose scan quality of 300, 600, or 1050 dpi (1200 when docked!) for flexibility - features rechargeable battery, with up to 400 scans per charge
- CONTENTS INCLUDE: Magic Wand ST470 Portable Scanner, USB Docking Station, Protective KRATE Case, 8GB SD Card, AC Adapter, USB Micro Cable, Cleaning Cloth, Pouch, White Balance Calibration Paper, OCR Editing Software, User Manual / Quick Start Guide, and ManufacturerÕs 90-Day Warranty
Description
VuPoint Solutions ST470
Do you feel overwhelmed by ever-growing stacks of receipts, documents, and statements? Make them vanish with a wave of your hand using this versatile wand scanner. Archive pictures or documents to become organized and send the piles packing. You can even scan your drapes before you head for the carpet store, so you can be sure of finding a perfect complement. Whats more, insert the scanner into the included docking station for hands free auto-feed scanning and simultaneous charging!
Transform paper documents into digital files with the wave a wand using the VuPoint Magic Wand Portable Scanner. Just roll this wand over a book, receipt, photo or other flat object to create a high quality JPEG or PDF file. Then connect the scanner to a computer via the USB cable to transfer and view your files. Use the included OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert scanned text documents into text editable and searchable files (software compatible with Windows only).
Choose image qualities of up to 1050 dpi (or up to 1200dpi when docked) and scan images 8.5" wide and up to 125" long in as little as two seconds. An external memory slot supports microSD memory cards of up to 32GB (8GB card included!), and the full color LCD screen makes navigating settings and viewing files easy, while the rechargeable lithium ion battery can last for over 400 scans. Lightweight, fast and extremely portable, the VuPoint Magic Wand Portable Scanner will make saving documents, sending old photos and archiving paperwork easier than you ever imagined.
Order this VuPoint kit now to scan important documents on the go, archive precious pictures and your kids' drawings, and eliminate the clutter from your day-to-day life.
I use this to scan books into editable documents. I love it. I have had no issues with it at all. It has been a lifesaver as far as research goes. I can make an editable document from the scan and then translate the document into english so I can read it. Huge time saver!
I love the ease and simplicity of the scanner. Great resolutions. Scans very quickly. The auto feed is awesome and accepts all different types and sizes of documents and pictures. I don't like using the mini SD card. It's slot is difficult to get to and it's so small. Unless I'm mistaken it cannot be saved from scanner directly to computer. That I don't like. You don't know if your scans are good until you take the mini SD card and then put it into computer and import the scans. So far I've only had to redo a handful. Other than the mini SD card, I love it.
We have tons of pictures taken ove 60 years. I don’t have any children to pass mine on to and I know my husbands kids won’t want bulky photo albums so I began slowly scanning pictures. I have to say for the price this works really well. One thing to note is you need to be diligent in cleaning the scanning glass frequently if you live in an arid climate like Arizona. I found that I needed to wipe the glass about every 15 or so pictures otherwise the scan would produce a streak due to dust clinging to the glass, a product of static electricity. I would recommend this over some cheaper scanners available online.
I have scanned around 900 old pictures using both the wand and scanner and have had no issues using it. You do have a slight learning curve so its best to review the instructions. It has met all of my expectations.
I love this scanner! I bought it to use when I go on genealogy trips around the country and it totally fits the bill. Make sure you practice a bit with the scanner before you work on important pieces so you get the feel for how fast to move the wand. Very easy and scans beautifully. I've used it to scan sheets of paper and that works well too. Only complaint I have is the carrying case doesn't hold the base - JUST the wand. Weird. If the case held the whole thing, I would have given it 5 stars.
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