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Best way to archive family photos.....
Monty Rand, Photographer
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Bangor | ME | USA | Posted: 12:05 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> I've gotten my hands on some old family photos. Lots of them. I'd like to just shoot photos of each photo rather than scan them into the computer. Some of the photos are bent so I thought putting the under glass to flatten them and then just shooting a photo with the 5D Mark II. I'm trying to find a fast easy way to archive them. Any other thoughts on a quick way to do this? |
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Corey Perrine, Photographer
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Hudson | NH | USA | Posted: 12:38 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> iPhoto does a good job. |
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Ted S. Warren, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Seattle | WA | USA | Posted: 3:33 AM on 11.03.09 |
->> If you have a large number of prints to shoot, you might want to investigate a vacuum board, which is a board with tiny holes in it with a vacuum attached, that creates negative pressure and holds each print flat against the board so it can then be photographed. It saves the hassle and glare of flattening a print with glass.
We used one at the Austin American-Statesman, where I used to work, and it allowed us to copy everything from newspaper tearsheets to handout photos very quickly and neatly.
= Ted / AP Seattle |
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Peter Huoppi, Photographer
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New London | CT | USA | Posted: 9:31 AM on 11.03.09 |
->> If you've got a lot of prints to shoot, it might be worth it to build a simple copy stand. That way you're not having to move the camera and lights each time. A couple of desk lamps will sub in just fine for hot lamps, and with the correct angle and clean glass, you won't have to worry about glare.
Google "DIY copy stand" and you'll find lots of examples. |
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Darren Whitley, Photographer
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Maryville | MO | USA | Posted: 9:32 AM on 11.03.09 |
->> You can make your own vacuum board using a common household vacuum. I made one by building a box with 1x4 pine, cutting a hole for the vacuum in one side and used some caulking to seal it. The pinhole board was made from galvanized steel I bought from a lumber yard, which sells HVAC ductwork. Spray paint it matte black and it's all good. Organize the photos in common size grouping and you won't have to move back and forth so much. Get some ear plugs to save your hearing too.
Another place to find a vacuum board... old press camera darkrooms. If you have a chance to swipe one from a defunct press darkroom, grab it and the vacuum motor. |
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