[Nhcoll-l] 3-D Scanner Suggestions

[Paolo Viscardi]

Hi Casey,

it'd be useful to know what kind of 3D scanning you want to do. If it needs
to be calibrated for morphometric research then you'd need a different type
to one mainly intended for accurate colour reproduction. If you're after
something that can do both then I think you will struggle for that budget.

If you just want a basic set up for public engagement use and to get
familiar with 3D issues relating to 3D (like subsequent file management)
then you can do it with photogrammetry using a decent camera to get
multiple images and software like Autodesk ReCap / ReCap Pro to create the
model. The Horniman Museum used this approach for their specimens (
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sketchfab.com_HornimanMuseum&d=DwIFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=9aAALiBR5CwZc0uCrS_5GsPvDu5H38j0sKoz8dJE2-0&s=Ckpp3MsDgsig1TO56mJenZ9-yzG3af6wODDLIv0qKvk&e=).

Good luck!

Paolo


On 24 January 2018 at 21:31, Casey Tucker <tuckercasey at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Does anyone have recommendations for an affordable (<$1000), portable 3-D
> scanner for specimen scanning?
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> Thanks,
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> Casey Tucker
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