Possibilities and Problems in Close Range Non-Contact 1:1 Digitalization of Antique Map

Abstract

Summary The issues raised from the photographic close range, non-contact and harmless digitization of antique maps are discussed in this paper, concerning the production of 1:1 scale digital copies of antique map originals, using partial digital images as taken by low cost non specialized digital cameras, available in the general market. A proper implementation technique is de- scribed and the technical requirements and specifications, that are important for the relevant photogrammetric processing and camera calibration, are analyzed in order to obtain the most precise digital copies of historical maps.