Mass scan of photos

I have a ton (read at least 1250+) of photos that I want to import into iPhoto via a scanner. I'm just curious is any one has dealt with this type of situation. Has anyone used a scanner with an ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) like the Fujitsu S300M with photos? Does it work well? I have a flat panel scanner but it takes forever to import them because of positioning the photos.

Jim:
I can't comment on ADF scanners but my Canon scanner has software that will automatically crop multiple items placed on the scanner and save each as an individual file. What scanner do you have?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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If you have the negatives you will get _much_ better results from scanning them. There is more "infomation" on the negative. Paper does not contain the range of tones and the printing process introduces some optical blurring.
Assuming the camera you used was just "decent" (Not an SLR on a tripod) then your negatives might have 40 to 50 lines per milimeter of resolation. The 35mm frame size is 36x24. You would want to scan them at 3600x2400 at least. this means
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If you were a very carful photographer, using good equipment and technique you might have up to 80 or more lines per mm on your negs. but half that is more typical of a hand help point and shoot 35mm camera. You would want an 18MB scan to capture all the information on a good 35mm negative and 1/2 the scan file size for a frame shot with a small "point and shot" camera.
So you have some options
1) Put up with poor quality scans. By "poor" I mean that the scan does not capture all of the image quality that is
in the negative. But this is OK if you don't need large prints and mainly look at photos on a monitor
2) Buy a scanner that can scan negative with at least
12-bits per color chanel and 2400 DPI native resoluion
or 4800 DPI if you have better quality negatives.
3) Pay someone a couple bucks per image to to the work for you.
The cost difference between #2 and #3 depends on the number of images. The breakeven might happen at about 1,000 images. Good negative scanners cost well over $1K.
When doing scans you always need to look at the final product. Are you going to "adjust" the images with Photoshop and make 8x10 prints? If so you will need a full 18MB scan from the negative. Or you going to show there on a monitor? if so a 200DPI scan of the print is good enough.
The next question is: "Is iPhoto the right tool for organizing thousands of images?" 2,000 imaes at 10MB each means 200GB of data. I'd prefer to keep that much data organized into some kind of folder strucure and iPhoto does not allw that.

Before when I scanned a photo, it would automatically save and ask to scan another photo. Now, the photo is not saving and it doesn't ask to scan again. Help?

Before when I scanned a photo, it would automatically save and ask to scan another photo. Now, the photo is not saving and it doesn't ask to scan again. Help?

What Scanner and scanware are you using....?
Check out > Mac Basics: Using a scanner
I only use Image Capture and it always sends my photos to wherever I tell it to.

Want to scan multiple photos on HP c309 series as individual files; the box to allow is greyed out.

I'm using an HP Photosmart C309A All in one. I use Windows 7. I have multiple photos to scan and want them to scan as individual files. I did that previously several months ago with no problem. The box which should allow me to do so is not available to check. It is grayed out.
Anything to try would be appreciated.
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Hi @Mamusworld,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I noticed that you want to scan multiple photos on your HP Photosmart c309 as individual files, but the box to allow it is greyed out. I am happy to help!
This sounds as if there is a driver/software issue with your printer software. I would recommend the following:
Uninstall the software. Uninstalling the Printer Software.
Clean boot the computer. How to perform a clean boot in Windows.
Re-install using the HP Print and Scan Doctor.
Hope this helps, and have a great day!
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What format are they? Tiif? Jpeg? You can compress them with a lot of apps - including Preivew and just about any graphics editor out there. I'm not sure that 45mb would crash iPhoto thogh, are yo sure that's the cause? I know that some folks have mentioned pixel dimensions causing issues, as can color profiles.
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Read the user manual that came w/the scanner and/or contact HP Support.
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Okay, took a bit to find it, but I think this is it:
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We have to do a mass-upload of photos in the Archivelink (OAAD).
Any standard program to do this, or any other clues anyone please?
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Hi,
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Can you provide me with the Product Number of the HP Scanjet model that you have? I would need this information to be able to direct you to the correct product support page.
It may also be useful to know the operating system of the PC that will be connected with the Scanjet.
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