I own CS3 & CS6 and have completed some basic restoration work, but I have two 1870s Carte de Viste images that will require 3rd party restoration and colorization.
As each is small, both being around 2.25" x 4", I am interested in scanning them at a very high optical dpi so as to enlarge them as much as possible. This allows them to be printed at a larger size later on and gives the digital artist more to work with.
I have a Epson V600 which the manufacturer states has a 6,400 DPI optical resolution; however, 3rd party testing shows no additional detail is gained above 1,500 so its a typical manufacturer half-truth.
I am looking for a high quality scan that actually offers a optical scan of 6,400 DPI or higher. Such scans require a high end scanner such as a Heidelberg Topaz which do not appear to be available in my state at all as most print firms can't afford $35,000+ scanners.
For testing purposes I've completed a couple scans with the V600 at 6,400 DPI which produce files just over 2GB, which is not a problem as a I use a Mac with 48GB of RAM installed.
At 20% one begins to see microscopic cracking in the photographic paper that is not visible my the naked eye (which can be cleaned up using various techniques); however, this brings of the question how much a actual high quality scan would be beneficial. I am very hesitate at sending these images out of state by U.S. Mail or UPS as they are not replaceable and are valuable.
I've only been able to find a couple services with such scanners and they are on the East coast; however, I don't really like their restoration work examples.
Any suggestions as so what type of service I should be looking for.
As each is small, both being around 2.25" x 4", I am interested in scanning them at a very high optical dpi so as to enlarge them as much as possible. This allows them to be printed at a larger size later on and gives the digital artist more to work with.
I have a Epson V600 which the manufacturer states has a 6,400 DPI optical resolution; however, 3rd party testing shows no additional detail is gained above 1,500 so its a typical manufacturer half-truth.
I am looking for a high quality scan that actually offers a optical scan of 6,400 DPI or higher. Such scans require a high end scanner such as a Heidelberg Topaz which do not appear to be available in my state at all as most print firms can't afford $35,000+ scanners.
For testing purposes I've completed a couple scans with the V600 at 6,400 DPI which produce files just over 2GB, which is not a problem as a I use a Mac with 48GB of RAM installed.
At 20% one begins to see microscopic cracking in the photographic paper that is not visible my the naked eye (which can be cleaned up using various techniques); however, this brings of the question how much a actual high quality scan would be beneficial. I am very hesitate at sending these images out of state by U.S. Mail or UPS as they are not replaceable and are valuable.
I've only been able to find a couple services with such scanners and they are on the East coast; however, I don't really like their restoration work examples.
Any suggestions as so what type of service I should be looking for.