> :: I typically scan in full colour (25MB for an A4), 
> reduce to 16
> :: colours then resize to 50% and save as a gif. File size 
> is ~ 450k
>
> Or, if you've got a macro lense and a small table top 
> tripod,
> photograph the pages.

Today I photographed 100 or so pages from up to 100+ year 
old documents in a historical archive.
Tripod on library table.
Minolta 7D DSLR.
Std kit zoom lens - not what I'd usually choose (no choice) 
but worked fine.
Room fluro lighting.
Adjust colour balance to suit.
400 ISO f16 shutter speed as required.
Typically 1/2 to 1/10 second.
Results excellent - old photos seem about as good as the 
originals.

f16 chosen to allow some margin in depth of focus on curved 
book pages etc.

Results were good enough that with a better lighting setup 
I'd consider this well up to good enough for A4 or a bit 
larger magazine page copying.



        Russell



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