- i would like to buy a 3d scanner what the best with reasonable price ?
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Hey @Ray_Smith, I guess it depends on what you plan to scan with it. Anywhoo, the best person to ask here would be @bartv. Best of luck in finding the right printer for you!
thx @gabriela3d…i plan to scan peoples face…what do you think is the best ?
I use a Sense scanner, quite cheap with good results. have done quite a few people with it and as long as you take your time with the scan it works nicely, the software also has some great finishing techniques as well.
hope that helps
Jeremy
@Ray_Smith You’re going to scan only the face? Then Fuel 3D is something worth looking into.
Otherwise, structure.io is a cool scanner for mobility , cheap price and quality.
I’d definitely go with @derKarsten advice. We’ve been using those for several events and a bit around the office and we were quite please with the results!
I bought a Sense, it is junk for the money. The resolution is terrible, the software is weak.
You can have one for less than $50. Go on eBay, buy a Xbox360 Kinect, I have seen them for under $20. Get the software ReconstructMe (Freeware) and you have a Sense. If you have a printer already you can make your own mount to make it hand held.
Here is a bust I did with the Sense. Ok for large objects, terrible for anything under 6 inches cubed. Would never have spent $400 on it if I had known about the 360 Kinect option, exact same thing just in a different case.
Use photogrammetry software. you will get the best results possible with any decent Megapixel camera. Free options include 123d catch ( FOR DESKTOP). if you wish to spend money look into agisoft photoscan (3d Scanning with Agisoft PhotoScan - YouTube 2)
thanks every one for the input !..start looking one ! 
any reccomend where should i check the 3d scanner ? because no one sell it on my place
Hey @print_lab! What will you be using it for? Different scanners all have different strengths and weaknesses.
structure sensor
i’ll be using it to scan someone face :D…any suggestion ? @bartv
For face only, Fuel3D. For everything else I personally would go for Structure at this moment
Here are some examples of Structure scans:
The resolution isn’t very high, but for full-bust scans it’s okay (click on the cube icon and enable wireframe mode to see the geometry resolution better). Fuel3D has a somewhat higher resolution but will only capture a face from one side - it can’t do full head reconstructions.
The only 3D printer 1 I recommend to you in the present is EcubMaker Fantasy II 1
I have 4 3D printers at my home. But, EcubMaker Fantasy II is the best in my experience.
I bought it from Amazon
Here is the link to the 3D printer
There is no affordable 3D scanner I can recommend.
Currently, workable 3D scanners are all expensive.
Cheaper 3D scanner will finally be kept in a storage room, so don’t buy it if you don’t want to waste your money.
now im trying agisoft now…hopefully can make a great model
thx @ear0wax