can someone send me the original post on this... I don't seem to have got
it. The subject is my area of work.

thanks

tim

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Mary L. Kirby
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 11:22 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: photography of objects
>
>
> Hi Andrea,
>
> When I started in museum work, I did not have the advantage of having a
> copy of New Methods, but I had been a free lance photographer for 15+
> years. In that time I had acquired a Macro lens by Eleitz and a Leica
> camera. I also have a close up ring which can allow me to make images on
> the 35 mm film in a 1:1 ratio to the actual object. Without the ring I
> can got 1:2. Either size allows for incredible detail.
>
> I also use the Technical Pan Film which Kodak creates for copy work. The
> speed is slow (ASA 25) but under copy lights that's insignificant. What I
> have been able to do with a blue filter, slow exposure, and high contrast
> printing to recover faded images on golden brown on yellow sepia
> photographs is fascinating.
>
> The Macro lens which Leica has in a 60 mm. I think that is the type of
> lens you are meaning when you say a close up lens. Close up attachments
> can get you closer with a 50 mm lens at a cheaper price but may or may
> not render as accurately.
>
> The difference between 50 and 60 millimeters is not very significant. I
> think what New Methods wants people to avoid is the wider angles such as
> 28 mm (which digital cameras do not equal yet) or the "fisheye lens" of
> 21 mm because of the distortion inherent in these lens. The straight
> edges of buildings, even of the edges of post cards or photographs would
> show a noticable curve to the observant viewer.
>
> For color work are you considering Kodacolor transparency because of its
> archival quality or digital because of its convenience?
>
> On the copy stand the difference in weight is irrelevant. It depends upon
> how are you using the camera off the stand that will determine whether
> you need the heavier duty aspect or not. Having a lot of battered,
> useless camera bodies at my disposal now, I would go for the heavier
> camera for its durability.
>
> If you are thinking of using the camera for objects too large for the
> copy board, and that's why the concern about the weight, consider that
> you probable want to have it on a tripod when you photograph the larger
> works. Again, if you use a tripod, the weight difference is irrelevant.
>
> As you can see, I am kind of old fashioned about my camera technology. I
> used digitals as needed for the local newspaper and deplore the detail in
> the pictures. For my museum work, I stick to what I know works and lasts
> until proven otherwise.
>
> Good luck in your decision.
>
> Mary Kirby
> Historic Upshur Museum
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