Should You Close the Scanner Lid on a Thick or Mounted Photo?
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Check whether a mounted photograph can be copied without pressure and choose a supported camera capture when the scanner cannot accommodate it safely.
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Assess fit before lowering the lid
Look at the original's thickness, size, and stability while it rests on its support. Do not force the lid against a mount or protruding edge. A photograph that extends beyond the scanner bed can be crushed or creased. Follow the equipment's documented handling limits instead of improvising weights to hold an object down.
Choose a capture that suits the object
If safe flatbed copying is impractical, use a stable camera setup with the object fully supported. Keep the camera parallel and check for uneven lighting. Record the mount and complete edges before making an image-only crop. A supported photograph is more valuable than a slightly flatter copy obtained at the risk of physical damage.
Review focus and boundaries
Check detail across the full capture, including edges that may sit at a different height. Keep any limitations in the source notes. Make restoration attempts on a duplicate and compare them with the complete object record. Digital cleanup can improve viewing, but cannot undo a crease or abrasion caused during an unsuitable capture setup.
Check before finishing
- The lid applies no pressure to the object.
- The capture method fits the mount.
- Focus and complete edges were checked.
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