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taking pictures in a museum
I am going to be using my Canon TX to take pictures of pottery and quilts in
a museum. the museum is well lit, but I am new at the 35mm SLR experience and would appreciate any tips on what lens to use to get a good shot, what type film (I was thinking 400ASA) and how best to get the great shot. I am not planning to use a flash. thanks |
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taking pictures in a museum
I am going to be using my Canon TX to take pictures of pottery and quilts in a museum. the museum is well lit, but I am new at the 35mm SLR experience and would appreciate any tips on what lens to use to get a good shot, what type film (I was thinking 400ASA) and how best to get the great shot. I am not planning to use a flash. thanks most museums have subdued light, even a brightly lighted one wouldn't be any brighter than say an office which is a fairly standard level. So you would need a lens that is at least f/2 and can hand hold at least 1/15th. Keep in mind that without special permission you are likely not allowed to use a tripod, or even a monopod. next question is, what is your objective? to get pictures of individual items for your records, collection, as examples this or that kind of pot or pattern? Or to get more creative images of particular items in relation to the setting or other items, reacts of people to those items? for the former, first why not just buy the postcards from the giftshop, but I'd most likely use a slightly long lens like an f/1.8 85mm, if the former I'd most likely use the widest lens available, an f/2 35mm at the minimum, but would try to see what a 20mm could do. this reply is echoed to the z-prophoto mailing list at yahoogroups.com |
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taking pictures in a museum
I am going to be using my Canon TX to take pictures of pottery and quilts in
a museum. We'll have to assume that you already have the blessing of the museum's powers-that-be, otherwise you might not be permitted to take photos, or at least won't be allowed a tripod. |
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taking pictures in a museum
I'm sure this is going out late for your current visit, maybe some words
for your next: 1) contact the museum well beforehand regarding this, some do allow photography (though not in all areas), some do allow tripods (usually not on weekends or in designated areas), many do not allow commercial use of your shots taken there without prior permission and usually some showing of pro credits or some such formalities. 2) when a tripod/monopod is not allowed I've been successful using a length of string tied around the lense (close to the body) or tied to a detachable tripod head (better) ... it should be long enough that it'll reach your feet easily - step on the string so it has enough tension to keep the camera steady. Not perfect, but very helpful when using slow speeds or wanting a higher f-stop. Leaning against a wall helps too, just give the art enough space so the guards dont worry. 3) Not using a flash is a wise choice for many reasons, the first that's it's usually against museum policy. Second that if exhibits are behind glass all you'll get is a shot of your own reflection. When you want a shot of something behind glass a) shoot at an angle so reflections don't show, b) bring an old lense cloth and clean the glass, c) if you want a close up, put a rubber lense hood on and snuggle it up to the glass, unless the display is disgustingly dirty the glass won't exist in the photo. 4) As regards film, 400 and above are best. Lighting is usually poorer than your eyes will realize. Fuji NPZ800 and Konica Centuria 800 or 1600 treat me well for print film, Provia 400 or ektachrome 1600 (EPH, handy because you can shoot it at 800, 1600, 3200 and just check the label for proper developing ... slide film can be very grainy at high speeds though) Good luck! -- "Corruption. The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently." - Nietzsche |
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