Adam Oberdorfer — Fri, 02 Feb 2001 03:45:39 +0000

Your scanner quality is probably not to blame. As long as your scanner is capable of 300 DPI or higher resolution you should not have a problem (most scanners can go up to around 700-1200 DPI without a problem). I would not suggest a digital camera unless you're willing to spend some money. A standard camera and a color scanner generally will perform better then most cheap digital cameras.

- Try taking your photographs on a lighter background with indirect light so that there are fewer shadows. Outdoors is usually best with a standard camera.

- If your scans don't turn out great try purchasing your photographs on a CD. Most drug store photo processors have the option to include your photographs on a CD-ROM or floppy disk.

- When scanning select a high resolution and use the auto contrast features (if available). Your scan looks like it's using a fairly low resolution and the contrast is fairly dark.

- What software program are you using to compress for the web? Most scanners come with a fairly decent basic graphics program (Adobe PhotoDelux, Corel PhotoHouse, etc are common) however they usually do not have great web ready compression features. You may want to look into Ulead SmartSaver Pro (unless you have PhotoShop).

NSS — Fri, 02 Feb 2001 03:44:55 +0000

Hi Carole,

If I am looking for knives, this is what would attract my attention:

1) Durability and quality.
2) Special features and example of it's uses.
3) Sample snapshots at different angles of a particular model.
4) Some written article about how it was manufactured and material used, workmanship, etc.

Just my views,

Regards,
NSS