1
\$\begingroup\$

I've been looking into this- making my own 3d scanner for my 3d printer- and all the DIY instructions require a DSLR... but they don't explain why- exactly.

Maybe it has something to do with "seeing" the depth of the laser cross section of the 3d object being scanned?

Anyway, I have a rather dated Nikon L20 Coolpix- and was trying to determine if it was a DSLR or not- and if it would be usable in this application. No rangefinder at all- I don't think any mirrors either-

  • So I guess my main question is: why do you suppose the laser line scanning requires any of that stuff- and would my humble digital camera be up to the task?
Improve this question
\$\endgroup\$
2
  • 1
    \$\begingroup\$ I do not know which DIY instructions you've read, so can't judge why they direct you to a DSLR. However, it might have something to do with the fact that DSLR's allow for manual focus, full manual exposure controls and (often) tethering to a computer. \$\endgroup\$
    – Saaru Lindestøkke
    Oct 18, 2015 at 21:19
  • 3
    \$\begingroup\$ No. You can do a 3D scanner with your phone if you want. 123dapp.com/catch \$\endgroup\$
    – Rafael
    Oct 18, 2015 at 23:22

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
2
\$\begingroup\$

A DSLR is not required for 3D scanning. With simple, low-poly scans, you're better off with a multi-sensor array like a Kinect or Leap-Motion. However, for ultra-high quality, high-poly scans, a camera like a DSLR would be advantageous. a Nikon L20 Coolpix is not a DSLR, but it will serve the purpose with its 10.34MP sensor.

Improve this answer
\$\endgroup\$

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.