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Re: [OM] Lens for copy work

Subject: Re: [OM] Lens for copy work
From: "Jamie Costello" <jcostel1168@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 19:12:30 -0500
From: "George M. Anderson"

> Jaime;
>
> If you have a macro lens, that's the one to use. Otherwise, it's iffy.  A
> copy stand is also useful (definitely a tripod if you've not got a copy
> stand). Good even lighting window of skylight is always good. If you use
> tungsen lights, you need tungsten film.  Avoid flare. Get the book flat
and
> set up the lens exactly parallel to it.
>
> G


Thanks George.

I've borrowed a macro tube and the 80 and 135 macros from Mr. Gries.  I'll
give them a try.  Since the photos are all B&W, I was going to stick with
B&W slide film.  Would you suggest any filtration (yellow, orange, etc.) to
improve contrast?

Jamie
Fort Myers, FL



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