3D scanner for outdoor use

[reeves.01]

I've been asking around for a 3D scanner recommendation and found this forum. I'm looking for a beginner-friendly unit, mostly for outdoor use. So far, people mentioned Revopoint and Creality. But before I start doing deep research I want to ask if anyone here has other suggestions. Aside from the outdoor application, I'd appreciate getting leads for something durable, with a good resolution and hopefully won't break the bank!

 

[SurfaceSeeker]

Revopoint and Creality are good options for beginners,the Ferret Pro works well outside and offers good resolution for its price. If you're looking for more precision, the Revopoint MetroX is better, but it costs a bit more. 3DMakerpro also has a nice bugdet choice. For those who like to tinker, the He3D Ciclop DIY kit is affordable and fun to assemble, but it's not as refined. It realy depends on what you want to scan and how much you want to spend

 

[Investor005]

I totally agree with @SurfaceSeeker Revopoint is a really good pick, especially the POP series. Creality's Lizard isn't bad either but can get quite uppity in bright light, you could also check out the Einstar by Shining 3D, very user friendly, handles daylight better than most, and won't crush your wallet.

 

[TailSpinFun]

I've been asking around for a 3D scanner recommendation and found this forum. I'm looking for a beginner-friendly unit, mostly for outdoor use. So far, people mentioned Revopoint and Creality. But before I start doing deep research I want to ask if anyone here has other suggestions. Aside from the outdoor application, I'd appreciate getting leads for something durable, with a good resolution and hopefully won't break the bank!

if you're looking for something reliable for outdoor use and good resolution without emptying your wallet, definitely check out the Shining 3D Einstar. It's often praised as a fantastic entry level professional grade scanner.
you can use it for outdoor. the Einstar uses infrared VCSEL structured light, which tends to be more resilient to ambient light interference than some other technologies, making it better for outdoor conditions.
It offers very good resolution for its price point (around 0.1mm point distance), giving you solid detail

 

[snazadoodle22]

Revopoint and Creality are good options for beginners,the Ferret Pro works well outside and offers good resolution for its price. If you're looking for more precision, the Revopoint MetroX is better, but it costs a bit more. 3DMakerpro also has a nice bugdet choice. For those who like to tinker, the He3D Ciclop DIY kit is affordable and fun to assemble, but it's not as refined. It realy depends on what you want to scan and how much you want to spend

Thanks for the rundown, this super helpful! I'm just starting out, so I'm curious as to how well do these scanners handle shiny or reflective surfaces? Also, do they all need to be used indoors, or are some better outside without much setup? Thanks!