Christmas gift for the genealogist?

montgo

Any ideas, less than 30€?

For myself, I'm thinking of buying a portable scanner? Any particular brand/make that anyone has used and can recommend?

L1011

Decent phone camera and capture app is better than any portable scanner these days. Can also use it on items you can't realistically scan such as hefty books.

KildareFan

I looked at portable scanners but decided in the end just to use my phone camera. If any one wants to give me a present, I'd like 32euro or whatever multiple of 4euro so I could buy more copies in the GRO! Wonder would they do gift vouchers?

Hermy

If anyone can find the marriage of John O'Neill and Anne Green it would make a great present for a friend of mine.:)

montgo

KildareFan wrote: »

I looked at portable scanners but decided in the end just to use my phone camera. If any one wants to give me a present, I'd like 32euro or whatever multiple of 4euro so I could buy more copies in the GRO! Wonder would they do gift vouchers?

Yes I like it! Excellent gift voucher if available.

Up to now I have used my phone or dedicated camera. I have difficulties sometimes in taking pix of large documents ie deeds. Taking a pic of a framed glass photo also presents difficulties with reflections & shine. Often, these photos are hanging up in really dark rooms which doesn't make it any easier:) I'm not sure if a handheld scanner would do any better.

Jellybaby1

Can you actually get a portable scanner for €30!!!!

Jellybaby1

I saw a magnifying glass in Lidl this week, €6.99. I think most genealogists will have to use one at some stage or other. I have mine for several years now and I wouldn't be without it.

pinkypinky

I think a month's sub to Rootsireland or Irish News Archive would be a good present under €30 for someone who doesn't habitually maintain subs for those sites.

montgo

Great ideas! thanks.