From Scanners to Cameras: The Shift in Digitizing  Documents

From Scanners to Cameras: The Shift in Digitizing Documents

Why did digitalization replace scanners with cameras in the digitization of film and photography documents?
Traditionally, the digitization of photographic films (negatives and slides) has been done using specialized scanners because scanners can achieve higher resolution images. This is particularly important for medium and large format films that contain more data. However, in recent years, with the availability of high-resolution digital cameras and specialized film scanning accessories, many photographers have preferred to scan their negatives using cameras.

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