Comments on: Practical tips for scanning photographs safely http://practicalarchivist.com/practical-tips-for-scanning-photographs-safely/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 02:29:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Sally J. http://practicalarchivist.com/practical-tips-for-scanning-photographs-safely/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Sally J. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:04:00 +0000 http://practicalarchivist.com/practical-tips-for-scanning-photographs-safely/#comment-272 My friend Erin created her own copy stand using PVC pipes and small under-the-counter style lights. It comes apart easily so it's also great for travel. <br/><br/>Erin uses it for research trips when she needs to copy folders and folders of manuscript material. (Note: Not all archives allow this kind of copying).<br/><br/>I'll see if I can convince her to share her DIY secrets. <br/><br/>Otherwise, I'm not sure what to suggest. Strong, even lighting is key, as is a steady hand and decent macro lens. My friend Erin created her own copy stand using PVC pipes and small under-the-counter style lights. It comes apart easily so it’s also great for travel.

Erin uses it for research trips when she needs to copy folders and folders of manuscript material. (Note: Not all archives allow this kind of copying).

I’ll see if I can convince her to share her DIY secrets.

Otherwise, I’m not sure what to suggest. Strong, even lighting is key, as is a steady hand and decent macro lens.

]]> By: Moultrie Creek http://practicalarchivist.com/practical-tips-for-scanning-photographs-safely/comment-page-1/#comment-267 Moultrie Creek Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:50:00 +0000 http://practicalarchivist.com/practical-tips-for-scanning-photographs-safely/#comment-267 Great article! I have an oversized scrapbook from my g-grandfather that's not only too big to scan, its falling apart. I've tried photographing the pages with mixed results using my tripod. Do you have any information on affordable camera stands that would be appropriate for this kind of work? Great article! I have an oversized scrapbook from my g-grandfather that’s not only too big to scan, its falling apart. I’ve tried photographing the pages with mixed results using my tripod. Do you have any information on affordable camera stands that would be appropriate for this kind of work?

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