Does anyone make a stand that will hold the phone above the page you are scanning so you can scan several pages in succession? I vaguely remember a discussion about this a few years ago, but I couldn't find it. Thanks.
This is a kind of low tech product, but they have added some improvements since I got mine. https://www.amazon.com/Scanner-Bin-Document-Scanning-Solution/dp/B08HGDSG1D?th=1
Basically, the Scanner Bin is a cardboard box that's open on one side, and has a square hole in the middle for the camera and flash to look through on the top. It's large enough for a legal sized document to be scanned or photographed, also to place items in that space. for the same. I use it frequently with the Seeing AI app for reading mail and such. I also use it for taking pictures of things like jewelry and bead crafts.
They apparently have one that is colored white and has LED lights now. I made the inside of mine white with stick-on labels to reflect the light I shine down from the side at a 45' angle all around, rather than using the camera flash. I also have an 8X10 10% gray card to place objects on. Neither of those will matter if you're just scanning documents.
You could almost just build your own with the right sized box. I did with a shorter box for closeup pictures. The camera needs to be about 11.75 inches away from the surface to get a legal sized document, and you can use the camera's flash for lighting.
I wasn't very hopeful that something like this was available. I ordered it, although the price does seem a little high. But, if it works, that's all that matters.
Ya, it's mostly just a box, but it is measured out and cut correctly. It will come flat, and one side has flaps that tuck over and under each other to hold the hole thing in shape. You'll want to look over how those fit together to be sure you don't accidentally bend a fold in the cardboard when doing it.
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This is a kind of low tech product, but they have added some improvements since I got mine.
https://www.amazon.com/Scanner-Bin-Document-Scanning-Solution/dp/B08HGDSG1D?th=1
Basically, the Scanner Bin is a cardboard box that's open on one side, and has a square hole in the middle for the camera and flash to look through on the top. It's large enough for a legal sized document to be scanned or photographed, also to place items in that space. for the same. I use it frequently with the Seeing AI app for reading mail and such. I also use it for taking pictures of things like jewelry and bead crafts.
They apparently have one that is colored white and has LED lights now. I made the inside of mine white with stick-on labels to reflect the light I shine down from the side at a 45' angle all around, rather than using the camera flash. I also have an 8X10 10% gray card to place objects on. Neither of those will matter if you're just scanning documents.
You could almost just build your own with the right sized box. I did with a shorter box for closeup pictures. The camera needs to be about 11.75 inches away from the surface to get a legal sized document, and you can use the camera's flash for lighting.
A thousand thank-yous
I wasn't very hopeful that something like this was available. I ordered it, although the price does seem a little high. But, if it works, that's all that matters.
Probably a little overpriced
Ya, it's mostly just a box, but it is measured out and cut correctly. It will come flat, and one side has flaps that tuck over and under each other to hold the hole thing in shape. You'll want to look over how those fit together to be sure you don't accidentally bend a fold in the cardboard when doing it.
Amazon
Maybe similar can be found in amazon. I am surprisethat one said hands. Sorry could not help it.
Try Scanjigs
Scanjig from Amazon is a reasonably robust plastic device that is the best for doing lots of scanning