Hi Barry,
There are lots of suggestions already given by other list member, but
I would like to add some with my limited experience. I think it is
better to use a lens with less linear distortion (e.g. 50/3.5 or 100/2
or 2.8). Also the resolution of Zuiko standards at close distance
(around 1:1x) is not so good, you need a lens with close focus
correction, the cheapest one that fit the bill is 50/3.5. The latest
version 50/1.8 (Made in Japan) was tested to have high barrel
distortion by Pop photo.
To get accurate color you need to use flash with daylight film or
tungsten lighting with tungsten film as suggested by other list
members. But for painting, the reflections may be very difficult to
deal with, you may need polarizes as suggested by Phillip, but it is
too difficult for me to think about the setup.
I have used single flash (at 45 degrees and 6 feet from the object)
and 50/3.5 to shoot some ceramic plate photos of around 11x14" and get
quite good result (with incident flash meter), but painting may be
more difficult.
C.H.Ling
"Barry B. Bean" wrote:
>
> My lovely and talented wife (and artist of some local and regional
> acclaim) has been asked to submit slides of several pieces (1
> painting, 1 tapestry, one mixed media) for anational juried show, and
> has asked me to the pictures. Unfortunately, I only have 10 days to:
>
> 1) figure out how to shoot them (my shooting is primarily landscape,
> sports, and news)
>
> 2) Acquire any extra equipment necessary (I'm 100 miles from the
> nearest shop that would even consider a rental)
>
> 3) Shoot the art
>
> 4) Get the art developed (at the prolab 100miles away - at least 3
> days for turnaround from here)
>
> 5) Pick the final slidesand ship them to the museum.
>
> I need suggestions on the following:
>
> 1) Film: I am inclined to shoot the art with Provia 100 and a
> saturated film, either Velvia or E100VS. I also keep a supply of
> E100SW on hand.
>
> 2) Lens: I would imagine my 50/1.8 would be the best lens to use, but
> I also have the 21, 24, 28, 100, 135, and 180/2.8 lenses (and a
> 50/1.4) to choose from.
>
> 3) Lighting: Since I can't simply order up an overcast day on
> command, I'll probably have to make do with what I have: a Sunpack
> 433D and an old yellowed Vivitar 283. I haven't shot any color with
> the 283 and would be worried about the yellowedlns on it. I don't
> have any remote cords,controllers, etc.
>
> 4) Backdrop: I don't have one, although I do have a nice white wall
> and clean beige carpeting available. I intend to compose with
> aslittle backdrop showing as possible.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
>
> BBB
> -
> B.B. Bean - Have horn, will travel
> bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Peach Orchard, MO
> http://www.beancotton.com/bbbean.shtml
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