Scan revelent passages from books borrowed from library. Photo where your ancesters lived. Gravestones war memorials. Nick Ashby England Kraig Jones wrote: >Hi, > >I've used this list a few times in the past. > >1. I've shared a few tips on using a digital camera instead of a >scanner to copy 35mm slides. I had a box full of old slides that I >wanted to copy. After a little research and experimenting, I bought >and used a digital camera to take pictures of the slides, and got at >least as good results as with a flatbed scanner with a film attachment. > And now I have a camera that is a lot more useful than a >single-purpose film scanner would be. > >2. I've read this list (and others) looking for genealogy-related uses >for digital cameras and scanners. I know people use them at libraries, >though the historical society that I visit here is very fussy about >cameras, computers, or anything that you might want to bring in. >Anyone have ideas or experiences? > >Kraig > > > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around >http://mail.yahoo.com > > >==== SCANNERS-PHOTOS Mailing List ==== >To subscribe or unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] or [email protected] with the single word SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. > >============================== >New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > > > > > >