[ubuntu-uk] scanning old photographs

[Norman Silverstone]

I have been asked to help a local historical society to digitise a
collection of old photographs and documents and my old flatbed scanner
will not be good enough for this project. I am not interested in speed
or copying slides but would like an optical resolution of, say, 600
pixels per inch. Naturally, I have looked at what is for sale but I
believe there is nothing better that a personal recommendation.  

Your suggestions will be very much appreciated.

Norman