The Best Scanner for Books, Documents, and Demonstrations

The Best Scanner for Books, Documents, and Demonstrations - CZUR ET24 Pro

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The CZUR ET24 Pro Scanner is a powerful, professional scanner. In this comprehensive overview, I'll unbox the ET24Pro and scan several different types of documents. You'll even see how to use the ET24Pro Scanner as a demonstration camera!
00:00 Introduction and why the ET24Pro
02:08 Unboxing and Setup
07:33 Desk Setup
08:47 What we will scan
09:25 Scanning a large map
11:23 Auto Scanning Documents Stamp Album
13:36 Scanning a large art book Graphic Novel
16:34 Scanning a book with split pages
18:36 Demonstrating a Circuit board
22:10 HDMI output to a projector or screen
23:08 The ET24pro is amazing
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@stevenprosser8813 Жыл бұрын

I just recently won the Czur ET24Pro and love it so far! This channel has been by far the best for demonstrating everything that the Czur line is capable of! I think you may be the only channel that has actually compared the differences between the various scanners which I think is a huge help for people trying to narrow down which Czur could work best for them 😁

@LearningandTechnology Жыл бұрын

Thanks! What a wonderful prize to have won! The ET24Pro is REALLY nice. It’s a bit larger, but the functionality is incredible. If you haven’t connected the HDMI cable yet - you are in for an especially cool treat. It’s so crisp and neat.

@stevenprosser8813 Жыл бұрын

@@LearningandTechnology I've been loving it! Something funny actually happened where I've wound up with Czurs! 😂 Based on your reviews I had bought a used Auro Pro (I actually thought it was the battery powered X, but there was miscommunication in the ad, I should have maybe had that clarified but it's not a big deal). I had ordered it about 3 days before I saw a contest on Czur International's instagram page for a chance to win the ET24Pro. So I decided to go for it with the contest and just as the Aura Pro was arriving, it was announced that I had won the ET24Pro 😂. So I have an interesting problem as I debate whether I should sell the Aura Pro or keep it as the more portable option. I think 95% of my scans can be done from home, but the Aura Pro came in handy a couple of weeks ago for a research assignment as I was able to bring it to university and scan some particular pages that I needed for a research essay. I was able to do it in a few minutes and save myself the 10 cents per page charge that I would have paid using the library scanner 😅😁

@stevenprosser8813 Жыл бұрын

With two Czurs******

@LearningandTechnology Жыл бұрын

@@stevenprosser8813 haha! The good old University photocopier charge - I need to add that as a positive to getting a scanner! It’s a hard to advise you on this one - I have THREE! … and I’m using them all 😀

@abrahamgustavoguitiperez-m2937 9 ай бұрын

This is a LIFE & TIME SAVER!! THANKS FOR THE DEMO VIDEO!!!

@MRobaidly 5 ай бұрын

Great video 🙏🙏the best demonstration so far ! Question: is it compatible with Mac computers and laptops?

@LearningandTechnology 5 ай бұрын

Yes - they are!

@ambroziajewel 9 ай бұрын

What is the measurement of the back of the scanner to the front of the scanning pad? Looks like the surface needs to be large and the pad is floppy not solid. I might need a plywood square to sit it on. Thanks

@MichaelYuhas Жыл бұрын

I was thinking when you demonstrated on the map would it work well to have a matte finish clear cover to press down on the whole document (map). Have you tried a demonstration with such? Thanks.

@LearningandTechnology Жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea! I haven’t done that, but it does sound like it would work well.

@user-pl9ed9we9b 4 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for the great video. I would like to ask you a question. I have an aura pro. I don't do color scanning, but mostly black and white text scanning. I was wondering if the ET24Pro has better dpi and resolution than the Aura pro, which would help with OCR, or if it would be cleaner when reading text. Would it be worth the cost? Below is your comment, I was wondering if there is really no difference between ET24 pro and other devices (auro pro, shine ultra) in text scanning! Thank you! ---- The ET24 Pro is definitely aimed at higher-end use cases. I also have the Shine Ultra and really like that one (and it's less expensive). It depends on what you need to use it for. For scanning books - the Shine Ultra is very good. The ET24Pro is better for artwork, more detailed imaging, and projecting the image via the HDMI. If you are just looking for a way to digitize books - the DPI and camera make less of a difference - because it's just text.

@LearningandTechnology 4 ай бұрын

If you are just do by B&W text for OCR - then the scanner you have should be excellent.

@JimWitherspoon 8 ай бұрын

Great job! I have an Aura and your video illustrated very well the additional and enhanced capabilities of the ET24. The Aura is good for some things, but not others. The scan quality for color prints is not good. So I'm wondering if the ET24 is better in that regard. I am wondering if CZUR could employ "computational photography" methods like on the Google Pixel and other good smartphones to enhance the quality of the final image. For example, to detect and compensate for uneven lighting, which seems to be a major problem.

@LearningandTechnology 8 ай бұрын

Building some AI into the App would be great. I don’t see it as happening though - the App is a bit older in some regards. It does the job, but isn’t the most modern software I’ve seen. I win sometimes run my scans though other software if I need to clean it up. For example, photos and images.

@ymmv99 7 ай бұрын

Buy a good flatbed scanner (preferably with a CCD sensor) instead of a Czur scanner. A Czur scanner is easy to use and fast, but the image quality is simply atrocious compared to a good flatbed scanner. If you need to scan large sizes, you can always stitch the pages together using an image editor and still get a high quality image instead of the blurry photos Czur "scanners" produce.

@JimWitherspoon 7 ай бұрын

@@ymmv99 thanks - I do have a good Epson flatbed with a CCD scanner as well as an Epson sheetfed scanner. The sheetfed is my first option since it is high speed, high quality. The problem with the flatbed is that the workflow is so slow. If the document cameras could be improved to produce better images, that would be great. That's why I ask about the computational photography techniques that are used in smartphones. Also, how about capturing multiple images at the same time with multiple lenses and intelligently merging the results to even out the light and eliminate glare etc? Something like what the Google Photoscan app does, but better.

@TheChefTiger 4 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for you reviews. Two questions, I have about 300 cookbooks I need to scan. Would the ET24 be the one to go in your opinion? Also when compared to the ET18, does the ET24 also have the wireless WiFi capabilities of the ET18? And finally how about scanning photos albums? Would the Aura Pro be better at that perhaps? Thanks.

@LearningandTechnology 3 ай бұрын

I tend to use my ET24 for most scanning these days. It’s not wireless, but I set it up and scan with the foot pedal. It’s allowed me to scan some thicker books - and does a great job on different objects - like stamps, postcards, etc.

@americanmanstan2381 Жыл бұрын

I'm into books and docs. So based on your one other video I watched, sounds like I might want the CZUR Aura Pro which will handle 8 1/2 X 11 books, right? I saw someone on an Amazon review who had a hard time with the Aura Pro doing an 8 1/2 X 11 book without doing single pages. Doing word searches are critical time savers. Are the post production items the same for the Aura Pro vs this ET24? I don't care about cost diff, but if word searches are faster with less memory, then I'll want to go with whatever scanner CZUR offers, so long as the quality is decent like any pdf book you might buy off the internet. Pls advise, if you don't mind, dear sir ;-) I'll pay your consulting fee ;-)

@LearningandTechnology Жыл бұрын

The ET24 is the one that I’m using the most at this point. It’s a very nice book scanner and I’ve used it for books, graphic novels, and more. However, the Aura Pro and Shone Ultra also Dona good job. The key is to make sure you take a bit of time to practice and then it’s easy. For searchable PDFs - all of the scanners will create those as it’s in the software where you do that - and all of their software has the feature.

@kreutzere 10 ай бұрын

what would you say about color reproduction accuracy of czur aura pro vs ET24? Regarding magazines? Thank you

@LearningandTechnology 10 ай бұрын

The ET24 has a higher resolution camera and that would help. Both do a good job - I’ve used them for comics and art to scan for reading or web posting.

@joseclarkstonmichigan2573 5 ай бұрын

When you are flipping the pages as you scan, you should have the beeper on to let you know that the scan has been made. It helps you know when to turn.

@LearningandTechnology 5 ай бұрын

That would be cool. I always look at the software to make sure the scan was good. Sometimes it can process a page incorrectly, so I just confirm as I go along.

@rebeccaoliver7977 20 күн бұрын

nice to know that's a feature. Do you have any experience importing these scans into EXCEL and the accuracy once imported?

@chrisluckenbill 16 күн бұрын

What would you recommend for scanning sheet music books (300 dpi) with OCR on those music pages?

@LearningandTechnology 16 күн бұрын

I haven’t had the chance to scan sheet music - sadly, that’s a skill I never developed (music). So I can’t speak with authority on that. I’ve scanned many books and art items and those have worked well with the Shine (less expensive)

@fed9096 6 ай бұрын

great video, but how do you save to a folder of your choice or an external drive?

@coralchen5998 6 ай бұрын

You can set the storage path before scanning and save it to the external drive after scanning.

@fed9096 6 ай бұрын

@@coralchen5998 thank you, I did find it but it's not in an obvious location, on the second screen..the icons are also dark and hard to see..however, once you know where they are it's not a problem, thanks again! love my czur!

@anthonysantana4278 9 ай бұрын

Is there a big quality difference between ET16 (currently have) vs ET24? I will be using it for scanning textbooks (future PhD student).

@LearningandTechnology 9 ай бұрын

For that use case - I think you’re good with what you have. Save some money and use it for school!

@nicolasfarabos Ай бұрын

Where did you find these finger pieces to hold the pages, please ?

@LearningandTechnology Ай бұрын

Those come with the scanner and their software is designed to re I’ve them when scanning.

@chrisbakhito8512 Жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, thank you for your presentation. I need a scanner for one primary purpose: scan books and transform the text into editable format (LibreOffice). I use Linux Mint. My intention is not to use it for other purposes. Can you suggest something. Thank you for your help. Christophe

@LearningandTechnology 11 ай бұрын

The scanner software works on Linux - but I haven’t yet tested that to make sure

@ymmv99 7 ай бұрын

My suggestion is to buy a good flatbed scanner (preferably with a CCD sensor) instead of a Czur scanner. A Czur scanner is easy to use and fast, but the image quality is simply atrocious compared to a good flatbed scanner.

@jamesjones-yn1sv 3 ай бұрын

can you use the scanner on your printer to copy the paperback novel. thanks

@LearningandTechnology 3 ай бұрын

It may not be quite as good - the scanner on most printers is a flatbed scanner and thick books don’t scan as well on those

@dennislamb3947 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend the Aura Pro, or X Pro, over the ET24 Pro for home use and light scanning for work?

@LearningandTechnology Жыл бұрын

I would - the 24 is for heavier use

@dennislamb3947 Жыл бұрын

@@LearningandTechnology Great, thank you!

@ymmv99 7 ай бұрын

Buy a regular flatbed scanner. You'll save money and aggravation and the results are going to be much better than a lores, blurrey photo from a Czur "scanner".

@rebeccaoliver7977 20 күн бұрын

I'm looking for the best scanner to scan old documents with columns of text and numbers. I need to import them into EXCEL. Any errors will have to be individually corrected. I need to make the right decision upfront but none of the videos even attempt such a demonstration. Any suggestions based on your experience?

@LearningandTechnology 19 күн бұрын

I’ll do a video! That’s an interesting idea - do your documents have typed or handwritten numbers? I’ll need to recreate something similar to scan - so any reference documents you can let me know about would be helpful.

@rebeccaoliver7977 19 күн бұрын

@@LearningandTechnology some columns are text, others numbers. I learned after posting that I can take a picture with my phone, email that to myself, open excel and import the file. It shades any cell it thinks may not have imported properly. I’m dealing with 96 years historical records. I’ve run projects where everything had to be retyped, I’m guess I’ll have this project finished in a week. Amazing. I will buy a scanner but I’m looking at one for $100 at Office Depot. After seeing how well my camera did, I know the quality will be fine. A comment I read that caused me to look beyond CZUR was learning they are a Chinese company. I’m not real keen on downloading their software. Also, I was surprised the dpi was only 300 on CZUR’s scanners. 600 was what I’m familiar with for b/w photography. The less expensive unit at Office Depot has what I need. Ability to import the Excel has been improved as of late by Microsoft

@herokiller8751 Жыл бұрын

If I can make a PDF of a 500 page book, how many MB will it be....?

@LearningandTechnology Жыл бұрын

It will depend on the settings for DPI and such. Somewhere between 70-120MB is what I’ve seen in the books I’ve scanned.

@chanpasadopolska 21 күн бұрын

How OCR is working?

@LearningandTechnology 21 күн бұрын

It does OCR quite well. I’ve only used English because - so I don’t know about other languages

@consommableechographiealge8418 2 ай бұрын

how much time it tool to receive yourpurchasded scanner for CZUR?

@LearningandTechnology 2 ай бұрын

I think a couple weeks

@LearningandTechnology 2 ай бұрын

@@consommableechographiealge8418 I’m. Or sure about the 25 or any future scanners - hopefully they send me one! Haha! It’s about 15 days if I remember correctly.

@consommableechographiealge8418 2 ай бұрын

@@LearningandTechnology is it suitable for scanning glossy books or magazines. In reality this is the main reason I want to purchase it, I want to preserve my luxury books and references.

@LearningandTechnology 2 ай бұрын

@@consommableechographiealge8418 I've used it on glossy paper - it's all about the lighting. Normally, I turn off the overhead light on the scanner itself and use room lighting.

@consommableechographiealge8418 2 ай бұрын

@@LearningandTechnology Thank you Frank.

@erikjohnson9112 11 ай бұрын

18:22 The stamp image looks like it dropped out the dark parts of the image such as the lower half of the stamp. Compare this to the video at 17:50. It's not even close. I would expect the scanned image to be somewhat similar to what the eye sees, but this looks significantly altered.

@LearningandTechnology 11 ай бұрын

That’s on me. I have scanned albums worth of stamps (Conservation Stamps) and, when I take my time they turn out great. You need to preview them better than I did here 😀

@erikjohnson9112 11 ай бұрын

@@LearningandTechnology Makes sense. It looks like it could be a setting thing (in the wrong mode).

@LearningandTechnology 11 ай бұрын

@@erikjohnson9112 it is definitely my error. You’ve given me a good idea for a follow-up video on scanning more “collectible” paper - Stamps, covers, comics. This scanner is fantastic for almost everything I do in that regard. Very occasionally, I’ll need an ultra-high dpi scan - especially with paper varieties on stamps. In that case, I either use an extremely expensive and large flatbed - or go the route of photographing them. However, my collection isn’t quite that fancy! Haha! I’ll use this for scanning and then use ab album generating software to create pages for the actual stamps. (I also collect cancellations of small, remote places). For absolute fidelity - I’ll look at the actual stamps! 😃

@ymmv99 7 ай бұрын

@@LearningandTechnology An extremely expensive and large flatbed scanner? You can get an A4 flatbed scanner for about $100. And it's going to give much better results than a processed photo from a Czur "scanner".

@LearningandTechnology 7 ай бұрын

@@ymmv99 I disagree. Have you used both types of scanners for actual work? An inexpensive $100 flatbed might be okay for the occasional scanning need, but in my workflow around research and book scanning - a cheap single page, slow scanner is not very useful at all.

@gfcmail Жыл бұрын

Total china junk for the price they ask. ET24 camera 24MP has less resolution ang details them my cellphone 16MP camera. Not happy. Software has many errors and bugs. Go to another brand.

@LearningandTechnology Жыл бұрын

I’ve gotten great results - not sure what problems you’re experiencing. What other brands do you like? I’ve seen some that are very expensive (in the thousands). Recently, I scanned an entire set of books with over 4800 pages using the ET24 and was super impressed.

@ymmv99 7 ай бұрын

@@LearningandTechnology What are you talking about? Flatbed scanners' prices start at $100 and give much better results than a Czur "scanner" (which isn't a scanner but a smartphone camera with fancy software).

@LearningandTechnology 7 ай бұрын

@@ymmv99 if an inexpensive flatbed scanner works for you - good luck. My HP scanner was quite expensive (but it’s also very high-end). I don’t think you actually understand the value of the CZUR - maybe your workflow is different. It’s been very useful for me. Far better than a flatbed.

@ymmv99 7 ай бұрын

@@LearningandTechnology I understand in what situations a Czur device can work, for instance if you're afraid of damaging a fragile vintage magazine. Or if you value convenience more than image quality. Or if you want to use it as a camera to photograph items other than books and magazines. But the poor resolution and even poorer image quality NEED to be mentioned. I've scanned and edited more than 1000 magazines and books using a $300 Plustek scanner that absolutely demolishes this $500 Czur device in image quality. No contest whatsoever.

@LearningandTechnology 7 ай бұрын

@@ymmv99 I use the CZUR for books, etc. for single image scans where I need super high-quality, I use a $1600 HP ScanPro. That’s not the focus here though. The use-case of a CZUR is speed and functionality for research

@qfdhvhjj7487 Жыл бұрын

This is an absolutely terrible scanner. Doesn't crop my pages correctly despite using cots correctly. -100/10 recommend.

@LearningandTechnology Жыл бұрын

I’ve had excellent results. I’ve. Scanned thousands of pages, stamps, and journals. I’m not sure why you aren’t getting the same results - but I’ve had nothing but success with this scanner.

@qfdhvhjj7487 Жыл бұрын

@@LearningandTechnology I'm using Mac so it could potentially be the software. It works better on textbooks than on novels. When scanning novels, it shows half of my hand and the page.

@LearningandTechnology Жыл бұрын

@@qfdhvhjj7487 That's interesting - I did use my PC for the massive scanning I did - but I'm also a Mac user so I'll see if I can troubleshoot this. I know that it did take me a little getting used to on the way to hold the finger cots. I'll see what I can do to help and make a video when I can. Thanks for letting me know - I'll test it across some more devices.