Photographing photographs

oldrk Sep 21, 2008

  1. oldrk

    oldrk TrainBoard Supporter

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    I was at a small museum today and they had some really naet old train pictures I would love to have a copy of but their scanner didnt work. Is there a good way to take pictures of pictures with a digital camera? An special equipment? Portable scanners?
     
  2. piston_8

    piston_8 TrainBoard Member

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    use a tripod and the timer setting
     
  3. fitz

    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    Yes, his advice is good. If you have a tripod and can position it over the photo you want to COPY (that's the key word), it should be no problem, especially with a digital camera. I have actually copied some photos hand-held and they came out very well.
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  4. BuddyBurton

    BuddyBurton TrainBoard Supporter

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    One other thing, (for those who want to try this)make sure that you have permission to photograph a photo as the owner may have restrictions on the particular photo. ;)
     
  5. Stourbridge Lion

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    The biggest thing I bump into is reflection off of the frame, glass, or even the gloss of the photo itself. If I can get up close and use the flower settings I will but, if you are seeing reflections then you have to see what you can do to reduce it first. Might be just to back away and zoom in, take it at a angle but the deeper the angle the more the image gets out of shape, and lastly, see if you can eliminate the reflection by placing something between the image and what is causing the reflection.

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  6. Pete Nolan

    Pete Nolan TrainBoard Supporter

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    For best reproduction, make sure your camera is square to the photo.

    I use large sheets of cardboard, held by an assistant to block off anything causing reflections.
     

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