ADF scanner for Full 16 field animation paper?

[Donomator]

Good Morning(at least it is where I am). I will probably only use 16 field paper for things like vertical pans, but in case I would need to use 16 field paper for that purpose, I think it would still be necessary, if I have a lot of 16 field drawings, to have an ADF scanner to scan drawings of that size. That's what I have been searching for recently, and the only thing I found that was close was an 18x24 flatbed. Does such an ADF scanner exist that scans 14x17(or larger) size drawings? I know that the scanner would probably have a 5-figure price tag, but it may be worth the price. So, does anyone know an ADF like this, perchance?

Thanks,
Donomoitu

[DNethery]

Good Morning(at least it is where I am). I will probably only use 16 field paper for things like vertical pans, but in case I would need to use 16 field paper for that purpose, I think it would still be necessary, if I have a lot of 16 field drawings, to have an ADF scanner to scan drawings of that size. That's what I have been searching for recently, and the only thing I found that was close was an 18x24 flatbed.

Does such an ADF scanner exist that scans 14x17(or larger) size drawings?

I know that the scanner would probably have a 5-figure price tag, but it may be worth the price. So, does anyone know an ADF like this, perchance?


Not that I am aware of. (and you're correct , if such a machine does exist expect to pay in the $8,000 to $9,000 range or more.)

I had more about this , but was too confusing. Will private message you regarding options.

[Gary]

Brother Office Products http://www.brother-usa.com manufactures two MFC units possessing ADF capabilities that are capable of scanning 11x17 sheets. The Brother MFC series MFC-6490CW and the Brother MFC series MFC-6890CDW run around $300.00 or less (depending on retailer). For $300.00, I doubt the quality or speed would be up there with units in the +$1000.00 range, however for student needs, it would probably prove acceptable. Currently New Egg http://www.newegg has the MFC printers on sale for $229.00 and $259.99 respectively which includes free shipping in the 48 contiguous. Hope this helps in your quest for an ADF-capable scanning unit.

Direct links:

Brother MFC series MFC-6490CW: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828113316

Brother MFC series MFC-6890CDW: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828113432

[DNethery]

The Brother MFC-6490CW works well for 12 Field scanning . (12.5" x 10.5")

He was looking for a ADF scanner that can scan full 16 F, but 16 F is 16.5" x 13.5" . Problem for an 11 x 17 scanner is not the width , but the height of 16 F paper.

However if one is composing for wide screen 16:9 aspect ratio the width of a 16 field scene would still be 16" but the height would be cut in. In wide-screen ratio you can safely get a 15 field area on an 17" x 11" piece of paper . So, almost 16 field.

[Gary]

That does present a problem, and a tabloid size, A4 scanner definitely will not cut it.

[OwenWelsh]

I have the MFC-6490CW and it works well with 12F paper. One thing you should note about these scanners is that when you scan in your scenes with the ADF, each drawing will have a slight amount of distortion. The distortion is very subtle but its there. If you are doing subtle animation it might not look how you expect it to. I'm using the Brother 6490 for pencil tests as it gets the job done quick and still looks good. When I do my final scan, I scan in each drawing separately on the flatbed. It takes a lot of time, but it looks best.

[DNethery]

I have the MFC-6490CW and it works well with 12F paper. One thing you should note about these scanners is that when you scan in your scenes with the ADF, each drawing will have a slight amount of distortion. The distortion is very subtle but its there. If you are doing subtle animation it might not look how you expect it to. I'm using the Brother 6490 for pencil tests as it gets the job done quick and still looks good. When I do my final scan, I scan in each drawing separately on the flatbed. It takes a lot of time, but it looks best.

Good point. Scan rough pencil tests and/or fast moving cleaned-up scenes with the ADF, but for anything that is very slow moving and subtle scan the clean-ups on the flatbed.

[OwenWelsh]

Good point. Scan rough pencil tests and/or fast moving cleaned-up scenes with the ADF, but for anything that is very slow moving and subtle scan the clean-ups on the flatbed.

Precisely! I couldn't have said it better.

[smo]

I have the MFC-6490CW and it works well with 12F paper. One thing you should note about these scanners is that when you scan in your scenes with the ADF, each drawing will have a slight amount of distortion.

Hey there, I was actually just searching the internet to see if there was a way to fix the quality on this brother scanner's adf [for animation], but it seems like i'll have to just grin and bear it? did you ever find a way to adjust this? their help online says something about the copy settings, but everything's pretty blown out. i'm mostly pencil testing and cleaning up on the computer too so i can deal with just changing the contrast, but it would be nice if it worked a bit better.

i got it so i could do 12 field work. the best quality 12 field [max 12.2x17.2] with ADF i've found was the Epson 10000XL used for scanning 12f by cecropia for their game "the act", but i've yet to find a 16 field scanner unfortunately.

[OwenWelsh]

I've had problems with the Brother scanner too with grayscale. I was never able to get it to scan well, it always blew out the image with white. B/W seems to be ok but takes a lot of tweaking. B/W scans tend to make my drawings look pretty harsh. I always scan in RGB now because it looks the best and is hassle free. Even if it takes a few more minutes to scan, its worth it.