Cell Phone Camera Box

[bigbeard86]

Hi, I need help finding a cellphone camera holder that will allow me to place my camera screen side-up, with the rear camera pointing straight down. I need to take photos of things that will be flat on my table. Any suggestions? A box is preferable, this way I can place objects in the same position

 

[The_Traveler]

It would seem easier and cheaper to use a sturdy cardboard box, tape/glue some small blocks on the top for alignment and then cut a hole for the lens and flash.
If you plan to use external flash, you could use a plastic milk case , reinforce the top with a plywood top, cut out everything on the sides except the corners (lots of strength isn't needed), cover the sides with thin white cloth to diffuse flash, then tape/glue some small blocks on the top for alignment and then cut a hole for the lens and flash.

 

[bigbeard86]

I was actually looking at something like this: Scandock Scanner | PrintingNews.com

Price is not an issue; we need this for a lab, and want to have it on our benchtops. Unfortunately the ScanDock is no longer produced - seems like the company went out of business.

 

[The_Traveler]

I haven't heard of any equivalent but a jig this simple could be fabbed easily in any university workshop.

 

[Bruno65]

I was actually looking at something like this: Scandock Scanner | PrintingNews.com

Price is not an issue; we need this for a lab, and want to have it on our benchtops. Unfortunately the ScanDock is no longer produced - seems like the company went out of business.

Well, I like good software, but I don't understand, why you should pay for that, what you can take free? Bluestacks - is great choise for you in your situation

 

[table1349]

Phone Scanner Stand

 

[Light Guru]

Well you didn't say how big the things to be photographed are so its hard to say exactly what will work.

Something like this could be good. Especially since it comes with built in lights. A stand won't be much help if the light is bad.

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Doc...t_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X9W9CEZ9SFC3DVZWZ7GZ