Scanner works well with iphone

Laci Toth · Jan 5, 2020

Hi all,

I do not own a laptop and wish not to have one. I’m wondering though if there’s a scanner which I could use for scanning my prints after the darkroom session and without using a laptop, just upload them straight to the phone and have them in a digital format as well.
If yes, do I need a software which can communicate with the phone or if there’s even any which can and/or can I use wifi/hotspot and bluetooth without software to have them on the phone?
I use an iphone 6s.

David A. Goldfarb · Jan 5, 2020

For work related travel, I’ve occasionally made photographs with my DSLR and sent them via wi-fi to my iPad for editing and uploading. Wi-fi transfer of hi-res files was kind of slow at the time (maybe 7 years ago), but maybe newer cameras are faster. So it’s possible, if you’re able to digitize your images with a DSLR that has wi-fi or bluetooth that can send files to your phone, and if you can edit the files in an app like Filterstorm or RAWPower. I’ve never tried the iOS camera adapter, but if that works with your DSLR, it should be way faster than wi-fi.

Laci Toth · Jan 5, 2020

David A. Goldfarb said:
For work related travel, I’ve occasionally made photographs with my DSLR and sent them via wi-fi to my iPad for editing and uploading. Wi-fi transfer of hi-res files was kind of slow at the time (maybe 7 years ago), but maybe newer cameras are faster. So it’s possible, if you’re able to digitize your images with a DSLR that has wi-fi or bluetooth that can send files to your phone, and if you can edit the files in an app like Filterstorm or RAWPower. I’ve never tried the iOS camera adapter, but if that works with your DSLR, it should be way faster than wi-fi.

Okay, so I shoot on film. That’s why I mentioned ‘scanning my prints after the darkroom session’.
So after the print has been made I’d like to scan it then send it to my phone and upload it to social media or send them by email or whatever.

revdoc · Jan 5, 2020

Most wifi scanners will scan directly to just about any device you can think of. I have a very cheap wifi HP 5220 MFD, and I've used it to scan to both my phone and tablet.

There might be limits on how the wifi is used, depending on the device. Some can only be accessed when both the scanner and your phone are on the same wifi network; others can use a direct wifi connection to your phone. You'd have to check the specs.

Wallendo · Jan 5, 2020

If you are just uploading to socia al media, why not just photograph the print with your camera. There are scanner apps for the iPhone which facilitate this easily.

Although I have flatbed and film scanners at home, I have had good success “scanning” prints with just my phone.

Laci Toth · Jan 6, 2020

revdoc said:
Most wifi scanners will scan directly to just about any device you can think of. I have a very cheap wifi HP 5220 MFD, and I've used it to scan to both my phone and tablet.

There might be limits on how the wifi is used, depending on the device. Some can only be accessed when both the scanner and your phone are on the same wifi network; others can use a direct wifi connection to your phone. You'd have to check the specs.

Good to hear that! Thank you! I’ll have a look at it.

Laci Toth · Jan 6, 2020

Wallendo said:
If you are just uploading to socia al media, why not just photograph the print with your camera. There are scanner apps for the iPhone which facilitate this easily.

Although I have flatbed and film scanners at home, I have had good success “scanning” prints with just my phone.

I’ve tried it but was far from the one I’d like. Facing with glare and additional incoming light and losing details are just not what I’m thinking of.
Especially when the print is on a fibre based or cotton rag paper.

Sean · Jan 6, 2020

This Epson one looks good (might be pricey though)

The Perfection V550 Photo allows users to share photos much more easily with friends and family by uploading scanned images directly to selected social media platforms and photo sharing sites such as Facebook or Picasa. Meanwhile, Digital Image Correction and Enhancement (ICE) Technology automatically removes dust, imperfections, scratches and fingerprints from scanned film, without the need for time-consuming manual retouching.

Laci Toth · Jan 6, 2020

Sean said:
This Epson one looks good (might be pricey though)

Thanks for your suggestion! I’m gonna have a look at it!

David A. Goldfarb · Jan 6, 2020

Laci Toth said:
Okay, so I shoot on film. That’s why I mentioned ‘scanning my prints after the darkroom session’.
So after the print has been made I’d like to scan it then send it to my phone and upload it to social media or send them by email or whatever.

My point is to suggest that instead of digitizing your prints with a scanner, you could be digitizing them with a DSLR (or other digital camera) on a copy stand and transferring them to your phone. At least that’s how I would do it.

Laci Toth · Jan 6, 2020

David A. Goldfarb said:
My point is to suggest that instead of digitizing your prints with a scanner, you could be digitizing them with a DSLR (or other digital camera) on a copy stand and transferring them to your phone. At least that’s how I would do it.

That’s fine and I got your point but then I’ve to take another photo with another camera and then it’ll make sense what kind is the body and the lens and the lighting conditions in the room or wherever I take it and then the copy stand... too many factors.

Mainecoonmaniac · Jan 6, 2020

I would use a copy stand setup.

I'm guessing that the storage on your phone will fill up fast, but you can get storage for free with Google photos. You will have to load the app on your phone and give the app permission to access your photos.

If you have Amazon Prime, you will have the same service.

https://www.amazon.com/b?node=16384500011

Good luck!

adelorenzo · Jan 6, 2020

Just take a picture with your phone. Use a tripod and make sure the print is flat, square to the camera and in decent lighting.

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