It's quite old and I'm trying to copy it in as many ways as I can, but its fragile so photocopying is not an object, so I planned to photograph it. Any tips?
2007-10-18 16:42:57 · 3 answers · asked by 29 characters to work with...... 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
For the best results you need a true macro lens - not a zoom with "macro" printed on it. (IMO they should be called "close focusing").
The reason for the macro lens is its flat field. This will give the best center to edge sharpness and less center to edge light fall-off. Use f8 or f11 since lenses are optimized at those apertures.
Keep your ISO at 100 for the best results.
Your camera should be on a copy stand or a tripod and centered directly over the page being copied. The page being copied should be as flat as possible. If you can use a thin sheet of glass all the better. Use the lighting suggested by Antoni, paying close attention to any glare (especially if you're using the glass) and adjusting the lights as needed to eliminate it.
Use a cable release or the camera's self-timer to release the shutter.
2007-10-18 23:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use two bright lights at 45 degree angles to the book. Use a tripod and if your camera is adjustable use the smallest aperture you can so the depth of field will be adequate for such close up work.
2007-10-18 23:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff A 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
two difussed lights at 45 degree angles to the subject,
a light tent maybe,
someone will give you some links hopefully
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2007-10-18 23:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by Antoni 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋