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The links to scanners (below) are the closest current models to the ones I currently use. I did a lot of research (a LOT!) before I chose them. Nobody gave me a free one for review.

I highly recommend them both, and have suggested them to many clients and friends over the years.

(1) My beloved Canon LiDE portable scanner. I can’t say enough good things about this scanner. It’s powered from your laptop to reduce power cords (bonus!) plus the lid expands so you can scan bulky items without breaking the binding (double bonus!) You can lock the platen to keep it safe during travel, and mine came in a cardboard box with a handle. Perfect for car travel!

(2) The CanoScan Film Scanner I use to scan slides and negatives has an extra light in the lid to shine light through the film. If you don’t shine light through a slide, it scans as completely black. Includes film holders so you can scan multiple items in a single pass. Film scanning is s-l-o-w because it’s high resolution, so the more you can set it and forget it, the better in my book.

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• Essential Books for the Family Archivist
• How to Digitize Your Family History
• How to Declutter and Get Organized
• Writing Your Memories