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In addition to the processes and suggestions for image capture, it is strongly recommended that you set up a batch processing system in Photoshop or similar to enhance the contrast prior to the OCR process.

I'm not sure of the protocol for self-promotion, but in my Oscans business in Australia we are still using big old Kodak HR500 Plus scanners that have digital ICE cleaning for Kodachrome. We were in the process of considering a Flextight, I wish I had jumped sooner. It is a better scanner in terms of technical quality, though much slower and without a cleaning process. As others are saying, we will keep scanning until we no longer have functional equipment. Sadly, that day will certainly arrive before everything is scanned.

"It is not hard to get into "analysis paralysis" of having the perfect answer." I am keeping this snippet of great wisdom. We do high volume commercial photographic scanning in Australia, and this seems to be a common problem with our clients. The answer generally is: just do it, do it in logical sequence such as oldest first, and most issues sort themselves. And as you say, get them distributed sooner, organise them later.

And that is my most basic kit, a 24 f2.8 with an 85 f2.