JQ Comics Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 3:37 PM, Funnybooks said: colors are poppin' Il bring them to the summit 🤣 Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareHighGrade Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 2:54 PM, MrBedrock said: Just back from CGC (Testing a new scanner...) I like your old scanner better. It made every one of your books look NM with white pages. Well, now that I think about it, they actually were NM with white pages. Frisco Larson, MrBedrock and buttock 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 3:54 PM, MrBedrock said: Just back from CGC (Testing a new scanner...) Which scanner did you go with? I loved your old scans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 5:25 PM, MrBedrock said: Not really. The red background, which is deep on the book, looks sorta orangish in the scan. Is there an adjustment or some type of calibration setting? Yeah, I agree with the others that've mentioned it: I like your old scanner better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D84 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 comicjack and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D84 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 comicjack, Larryw7, Jayman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 10:43 PM, D84 said: Great cover D84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 7:35 PM, buttock said: Which scanner did you go with? I loved your old scans. Our old scanner was a Microtek 820i. It was great but we wore out the motor, can't find replacement parts, and the company has completely discontinued supporting them. In fact, because of the huge strides in camera technology, it is kind of hard to find new flat-bed scanners at all as hardly anyone is making them. The new one is called a Plustek Optic Pro A320E. It is a great size with a surface area big enough to scan flat pieces up to 11X17. But obviously we need to work with the settings a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Here is another washed out scan of a red cover comic... BuscemasAvengers, Jayman and Larryw7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JQ Comics Posted February 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2023 Love this one too! Closest i will get to an Action Comics 1 !! Yorick, pmpknface, L'Angelo Misterioso and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 8:48 AM, MrBedrock said: Our old scanner was a Microtek 820i. It was great but we wore out the motor, can't find replacement parts, and the company has completely discontinued supporting them. In fact, because of the huge strides in camera technology, it is kind of hard to find new flat-bed scanners at all as hardly anyone is making them. The new one is called a Plustek Optic Pro A320E. It is a great size with a surface area big enough to scan flat pieces up to 11X17. But obviously we need to work with the settings a little more. That's frustrating. I'm using an HP 8200 series and have a similar issue with red, blue, and yellow, but only when that's the dominant color on the cover. I was considering the Plustek, but doesn't seem like it's the cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 10:47 AM, buttock said: That's frustrating. I'm using an HP 8200 series and have a similar issue with red, blue, and yellow, but only when that's the dominant color on the cover. I was considering the Plustek, but doesn't seem like it's the cure. It is frustrating because the Microtek was so good. The scans looked back-lit, there was no glare (that was the big issue with our HP 8200), and we didn't have to jack with the colors at all. It is really a bummer that they decided to discontinue it. buttock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 5:54 PM, MrBedrock said: Just back from CGC (Testing a new scanner...) I don't think you passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) On 2/22/2023 at 10:48 AM, MrBedrock said: The new one is called a Plustek Optic Pro A320E. It is a great size with a surface area big enough to scan flat pieces up to 11X17. But obviously we need to work with the settings a little more. I've had that in my Amazon cart for over a year, awaiting confirmation of the color fidelity of the scans. I think I will wait a bit longer. Edited February 22, 2023 by adamstrange Dr. Love 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Here's a side-by side comparison with my Microtek i800 scan (which is a very accurate representation of my book's "true" appearance). We report, you decide. adamstrange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plady69 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 6/26/2022 at 4:02 PM, batman_fan said: Just added this to my collection. Original plan was to put it in my comic room but after seeing how heavy it is (300+ pounds), I think it will be in my workshop. It does need some restoration but that is part of the fun. Nothing better than some Coke and then a smile! Great pickup! batman_fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plady69 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 11:59 AM, zzutak said: Here's a side-by side comparison with my Microtek i800 scan (which is a very accurate representation of my book's "true" appearance). We report, you decide. Is he a Yeti or a skeleton? Very cool cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 12:59 PM, zzutak said: Here's a side-by side comparison with my Microtek i800 scan (which is a very accurate representation of my book's "true" appearance). We report, you decide. HP for comparison adamstrange, zzutak and Larryw7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Awesome! The yellows, reds, and greens all pop on that copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Treco Posted February 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2023 Snagged this last night. I wish it had better page quality, but I think the positives outweigh that fact. This is not a book you see too often. Looking back on the past sales, it seems that this one was originally from the Prospect Mountain Collection. Anyway, I love it! goldust40, gino2paulus2, JQ Comics and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
