This method can be more efficient than taking notes with pen and paper.

Image and color quality inferior to scanners.

Lighting and framing can be challenging.

Digital cameras are portable and don’t need to be connected to a computer.

To work well as a scanner, the camera should have a macro mode for good close-ups.

Additionally, you must precisely align the camera and scan the subject to avoid common image flaws.

Finally, you must carefully control lighting to prevent color casts and shadows.