[jrochkind1]

Nice, thanks for the info.

I feel like 600dpi ought to be possible with a DIY setup and a good quality but not break-the-bank camera, but maybe I'm wrong?

Where I work, I am not the one who works with the photographic digitization. I know we can do 600 dpi digitization of things of this size (whether we choose to depends on the material). But I suppose our setup may cost substantially more than OP, I'm not sure, I could ask the relevant staff.

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I gave everything a nice long think and I don't need another consultant, thanks.

[jrochkind1]

Sorry, I did not mean to be trying to get in OP's business, who I assume you are. I was just curious to learn more about comparison between your choice and non-"scanner" suspended camera type rigs which I don't believe your interesting piece covered, so was interested in working that through with other commenters.

It's a great project, thanks!