can I use a flat bed scanner to photograph a 3D object?

3d scanner with camera image

ben

Im not looking to photograph anything large, just 2"-3" tall. When I scan an object, anything touching the glass comes out clear, but anything 1/2" or more off the glass comes out blurred and dark. Is there a particular scanner out there that is known to scan objects well? Or is there some special techniques I can try to enhance my images quality? Thank you

Answer
Nope, sorry. Flatbed scanners are only focused on the glass with that .5 you discovered. You can make some cool images by rolling the thing along the motion of the scanning sensor that may look pretty groovy, but you cannot take a photo.
I'd walk into the closest camera shop and ask to see a camera and bring a card in with you to take the image home.

I have an HP all in one printer. How can i scan a 3d object and make it all infocus?

unoon

Everytime i try to scan something, the part that is touching the screen comes in clear, but everything that isnt comes in real blurry. Is there anyway i can scan these things so that the whole object is clear?

Answer
use a digital camera then upload the picture
you will not do it with a scanner as it don't focus it just see whats on the flat screen

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