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Old February 5th 07, 03:46 AM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Rod
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G'day Susan,
perhaps this link may be of interest.
http://www.pgacon.com/tips_on_scanni...g%20Watermarks
HTH




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Old February 5th 07, 03:06 PM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
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On Feb 4, 9:46 pm, "Rod" wrote:
G'day Susan,
perhaps this link may be of interest.http://www.pgacon.com/tips_on_scanni...g%20Watermarks
HTH


This is great Rod! I finally got to see a watermark and learn how to
repeat the process.
Thanks for sending. Much appreciated,

cheers,
Susan

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Old February 6th 07, 01:25 AM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
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One trick often overlooked for those with better graphics programs is to
examine the scan in the different channels. Scanners use red, green and

blue
sensors. It's usually possible to remove channel(s) from view and that
blocks/removes the colour information of the stamp's ink and enhances the
watermark. Going from RGB to CMYK can provide a different 'selection' of
'light'.


Would you know of any tricks to reduce "flash" capture
when employing a digital camera?
We have just purchased a 7 megapixel camera with
built in flash, and the results of taking literature
always has that "flash" capture in the final image.




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Old February 6th 07, 04:00 PM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
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I solved the flash problem by turning off the flash. Many of the digital
cameras work fine with ambient light. Try it. After all, you can
immediately review the results. Also, dark pictures are easier to correct
with software than white outs.

--
Bill Lehr
JOBI Philatelic Services
specializing in US postal stationery
APEX, APS, NSDA, SDI, IFSDA, IPDA, UPSS, PSS
312 Lower Coleville RD
Bellefonte, PA 16823-8726
814-355-8871
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"Rod" wrote in message
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One trick often overlooked for those with better graphics programs is to
examine the scan in the different channels. Scanners use red, green and

blue
sensors. It's usually possible to remove channel(s) from view and that
blocks/removes the colour information of the stamp's ink and enhances the
watermark. Going from RGB to CMYK can provide a different 'selection' of
'light'.


Would you know of any tricks to reduce "flash" capture
when employing a digital camera?
We have just purchased a 7 megapixel camera with
built in flash, and the results of taking literature
always has that "flash" capture in the final image.






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Old February 6th 07, 05:46 PM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
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On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:00:35 GMT, "JOBI01" wrote:

I solved the flash problem by turning off the flash. Many of the digital
cameras work fine with ambient light. Try it. After all, you can
immediately review the results. Also, dark pictures are easier to correct
with software than white outs.


Bingo. Photoshop makes the work of lightening the picture quite easy.
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Old February 7th 07, 12:09 AM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
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Default Scanning Watermarks~further

Thanks Bill, thanks Tracy.
marvelous,
It's all a bit "fingers and thumbs" with the new camera,
and the instruction tome, is rather thick.

"JOBI01" wrote in message
news:nK0yh.2583$da1.1270@trndny03...
I solved the flash problem by turning off the flash. Many of the digital
cameras work fine with ambient light. Try it. After all, you can
immediately review the results. Also, dark pictures are easier to correct
with software than white outs.

--
Bill Lehr
JOBI Philatelic Services
specializing in US postal stationery
APEX, APS, NSDA, SDI, IFSDA, IPDA, UPSS, PSS
312 Lower Coleville RD
Bellefonte, PA 16823-8726
814-355-8871
http://jobi.bizhosting.com

"Rod" wrote in message
...

One trick often overlooked for those with better graphics programs is

to
examine the scan in the different channels. Scanners use red, green and

blue
sensors. It's usually possible to remove channel(s) from view and that
blocks/removes the colour information of the stamp's ink and enhances

the
watermark. Going from RGB to CMYK can provide a different 'selection'

of
'light'.


Would you know of any tricks to reduce "flash" capture
when employing a digital camera?
We have just purchased a 7 megapixel camera with
built in flash, and the results of taking literature
always has that "flash" capture in the final image.








 




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