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sensor. This RAW data can then be<br />
scrutinized, and any necessary<br />
adjustments can be applied before<br />
output. We all know microfilm<br />
documents are FAR from perfect. The<br />
RAW data file allows for further editing,<br />
such as brightness, contrast, straighten,<br />
and cropping before output. Skipping<br />
this step by directly outputting from<br />
capture forces file compression to<br />
maximize disk space which could result<br />
in lost information that could never be<br />
recovered.<br />
Additionally, any number of file<br />
types can be built from the original<br />
RAW data file. This means that PDF,<br />
PDF/A, TIFF, JPEG, BMP, and many<br />
more types can be created providing<br />
maximum flexibility. Other solutions<br />
force users to determine the file type<br />
before conversion, severely limiting the<br />
user’s post-scan options.<br />
Area Array Cameras<br />
The Area Array Camera is a very<br />
good camera for single shot, stabilized<br />
capture. These are similar to the sensors<br />
found in your cell phone or digital<br />
camera. These cameras are ideal for<br />
taking still images and delivering high<br />
resolution images, which is why we use<br />
this style of camera in the ViewScan 4<br />
on-demand microfilm scanner.<br />
However, any movement or vibration of<br />
the camera or microform may cause<br />
distortion to the image which can cause<br />
the image to appear smeared or to<br />
overlap resulting in poor image quality.<br />
You can see an example of this by<br />
taking a picture with your phone while<br />
moving it. That is not the kind of scan<br />
you want permanently in your archive.<br />
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<strong>NIRMA</strong>’s Financial Holdings<br />
As of: September 17, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Anita S. Beren<br />
<strong>NIRMA</strong> Treasurer<br />
Money Market Account $ 109,919.46<br />
Checking Account $ 19,105.20<br />
Debit Account $ 967.09<br />
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