Posted by Hugh Nations Signing Agents of Austin on 1/4/08 3:37pm
Msg #228974

About that perennial problem of copies of ID

I just bought off of ebay -- for $25, including shipping -- a small personal laser copier, a Canon PC150. It's portable, with handle and all. The plan is to keep it in the car, and when the borrowers haven't followed the standard instructions and gotten their licenses copied, I can just haul the portable copier into the house and do the job on the spot.

I don't foresee any pitfalls, but if any arise (can a pitfall rise?), I'll let you know. Should be the answer to one of those recurring, nagging problems, though.

Reply by Linda Juenger on 1/4/08 3:42pm
Msg #228975

That's why I always, always have my digital camera with me. Beats trying to find a gas station with a copy machine or telling older folks to fax a copy and then telling them how a fax machine works. Works like a charm.

Reply by C. Wayne Moore on 1/4/08 3:52pm
Msg #228976

Have the Canon PC 150. Works great. Always with me. n/m

Reply by desktopfull on 1/4/08 4:20pm
Msg #228979

Sony Cybershot here, it's better than some copies I get. n/m

Reply by Hugh Nations Signing Agents of Austin on 1/4/08 3:53pm
Msg #228977

When I was freelancing for magazines, I did my own photography. That, however, was back during the era of optical cameras and beer cans that opened with church keys.

So, about a year ago, I invested $800 in a digital camera. Excellent lens, great optical zoom, fine digital zoom. I just can't figure out how it works. So it's been sitting around now for the better part of that year. The only time in the past six months when I picked it up was today, when I had a carpet steamer in and had to move the camera case. And, now that I think about it, I didn't actually pick up the >>camera,<< only the case.

One of my New Years's resolutions is to learn how to operate it. I'm going to do that as soon as I learn how to make my VCR stop flashing "12," "12," "12." Note that I said my VCR, not my DVD. I gave the DVD to The Platinum Blonde when I couldn't figure out how to get it to power up.

Reply by janCA on 1/4/08 4:34pm
Msg #228982

Canon PC170 with handle.

Got mine from E-bay new for $45 plus $20 shipping. Such a deal.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/4/08 4:02pm
Msg #228978

Re: Yep Yep...my lil HP F380 is great..and copies in color! n/m

Reply by CARID on 1/4/08 6:14pm
Msg #228993

Re: I have used a Digital Camera for years !! n/m

Reply by CJ on 1/4/08 8:40pm
Msg #229009

Thanks for those GREAT ideas!

I always have a camera with me too, for field inspections. I can't believe I never thought to take a picture of those stupid IDs. THANKS!!!!

Reply by Dennis_IN on 1/5/08 5:35pm
Msg #229084

Re: I have used a Digital Camera for years !!

I tried to take a pic of the ID's and always have a problem with to much flash making the ID unreadable.
What settings do I need to use? I have tried to "cover up" the flash but it is still not clear.

I have a scanner & printer in my car so I can scan & print a copy of ID's as well as print a revised HUD if needed. But it would be so much easier to use the camera.

Reply by Linda Juenger on 1/5/08 6:30pm
Msg #229085

Turn the flash OFF. That's why you are getting the

glare. My Sony has a magnify setting. This setting lets me take real close up shots of the ID's. Works great.