A large collection of WWII photos

If anyone is interested, I ran across a website with a large collection of WWII photos divided up by subject matter / countries / etc. Very interesting photographs on there.

World War 2 Pictures in Color - WW2inColor.com


TA

 

Most of the photos I saw on this website are B&W.

I know that the site has at least one copyrighted photo
being used without permission.

I am surprised that he considers 300dpi to be a high resolution scan.


Dave

 

Dave,

We both know 300dpi is not a high resolution scan.

I wonder if this is the result of too many 72-100dpi scans on the Internet making people think 300dpi is something special?

Speaking of scans. What sort of scanner do you use for photos at NARA?

I know a couple of guys who have switched over to high end cameras with the anti-wiggle technology and high resolution capabilities. Both swear by them. Have you tried a camera?

Duckbill

 

I have two photo scanners, a Canon CanoScan 8400F, which I have used at the NARA since June of last year and a brand new Canon 9000F, which I am still
evaluating.

Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : CanoScan 9000F

My SOP with the 8400F is scan in color at 800 dpi. Photos of special interest
I will scan at 1200 dpi, but it takes longer, therefore, I limit its use.

The 8400F has a simple, user-friendly interface; not so the 9000F,
I've discovered, when scanning in Advance Mode above 600 dpi.
Therefore, I will probably take the 8400F to the NARA on my next trip,
and take the 9000F the trip after. Thus far, I am very impressed with
the quality of the scans from the 9000F, particularly scanning in grayscale,
I just wish it had an interface as easy to use as the 8400F.

If you would like to see examples of 9000F scans I did this past
weekend, just let me know.

In all of my 14 visits to College Park, I have taken a DSLR, Canon 20D or
30D, both 8 megapixel cameras. I have photographed over 1,000 Generals Orders of the 45th Infantry Division and its component regiments with the 20D. A camera really excels for this purpose.

On the other hand, I've used the Canon 20D at the AHEC for photographing
still images since it (the AHEC) does not allow scanners. I have not been
satisfied with the results, and I seriously doubt that a DSLR, even a high-end
camera like a 5D, would, equal the results from a scanner.

We both know that a high quality lens is just as important as the camera body. I take my Canon 24-70mm f2.8 L lens with my 30D now to the NARA, which is ideal for my purposes.


Dave

 

Dave,

Thanks for the detailed response to my question. It is very helpful, as I plan to take a scanner and a camera back east with me in a few months, and now I know what I should be using.

I know some armored division veterans who have very much appreciated your photographs, and the salute I gave you is in recognition of your generosity.

Perhaps you could send along a couple of scans from the 9000F when you have the time.

Duckbill