There is a small investment in document processing software that will significantly help. I have been using a package call White Board photo (No I didn't write it or have had any contact with them except to buy it) This package does wonders with documents or pictures of white boards in processing the images to make them readable. w.. Gus Salavatore Calabrese wrote: > Hi > > I want to build a photographic platform to replace a scanner. > A camera will be located above a surface where documents are placed. > There will be good lighting. The camera snaps the picture and > transfers it to a computer. USB protocol is fine. > > -- Camera needs no multiple picture storage > -- Camera needs no rechargeable batteries > -- Camera needs no view finder ( okay if it has one ) > > I am aware of a camera protocol named PTP that I hope to use. > http://jphoto.sourceforge.net/?selected=ptp > > Thanks > AGSC > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist