jerry_reniak

<p>Hello,<br>

I would like to thank everyone for their input. It has made my decision easier. After evaluating different reviews as well as comments on this, and the other, forums I have decide that the best scanner for my needs is the Epson Perfection V550.<br>

Jerry</p>

<p>Recently I visited my parents house and in the basement I discovered 3 shoe boxes full of old family black and white photographs. I would like to scan them to my computer before they deteriorate any further.<br>

I read photo scanner reviews on cnet and pc mag, however, I would really like to get a user opinion.<br>

What would be the best scanner to for the job? </p>

Hello Robert,

I have read Laurie's post and I have to disagree with some of the things written. For a photographer, especially one specifically interested in architecture, the best locations are Kraków, Gdańsk, Poznań and, Wrocław, in that order. Warsaw was completely leveled by the Germans during WWII so whatever you see there now has been completely rebuilt from the ground up in the last 60 to 70 years. In Malborg there is the Teutonic Knight's castle which is well worth seeing. I haven't seen either Zamość or Toruń.

I would suggest the city of Sandomierz. During Russian offensive in 1945 the Russian Colonel in charge looked through his binoculars at the city. Although he was supposed to attack he was taken by its beauty and spared it from destruction. You can google all the cities I have mentioned to see images before visiting.

Have good trip,

Jerry