Dee,

Consider suggesting options which include both film negative and digital
images. One does not preclude the other. I am currently working on a
project for Calif. State Parks Cultural Resources Division in which the
same concerns arose. We decided to use high quality 35 mm photography,
and order a CD with every roll of film processed. It actually cost only
$2 more per roll when the CD is made at the time of processing, and will
be well worth it.

With the increased availability of, and enchantment with, digital
photography which, yes, is wonderful, I think what you are doing is
extremely important and I hope you'll make available your position
statement when it's done. A published paper or 'tech leaflet' on the
topic would be a fabulous contribution too, if you could find time.

Lucy Sperlin
Heritage Management
Chico, CA

> Dee DeRoche wrote:
>
> We have received a number of calls from archaeological consultants who are eager to begin documenting excavations solely with digital photography. The idea is alarming to us for a number of reasons (the resulting need for a commitment on our part of expertise, staff, time and network infrastructure for the frequent updates over the long-term to maintain digital file readability, as well as the instability of digital hard copy technologies). We are in the process of creating a position statement on the sole use of digital photography for primary documentation. We are very interested in any input you may have, including examples of similar documents.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help. We appreciate it.
>
> Holly Metz and Dee DeRoche
> Curators, West Virginia Archaeological Collection
> Grave Creek Mound Historic Site
> (304) 843-6394

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