Re: OT: Lighting Advice Needed

2005-10-06 Thread graywolf
I used to use strobes for that kind of stuff. Safer, and does not help fade the artworks. One 45 degrees to either side of the camera. Slave or radio triggers help. Oh yes, and the Sunpacks I had a long time ago the slaved light would shut off every time it fired (why I have a couple of Norman

Re: OT: Lighting Advice Needed

2005-10-05 Thread mike wilson
From: David [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here is what I am trying to figure out: 1. I have a pair of Smith Victor A100's bought on Ebay. The listing said that they would take up to a 500W bulb but the lights themselves list only bulb types for 250W. I emailed Smith Victor and they responded that

Re: OT: Lighting Advice Needed

2005-10-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
David, No practical experience here as the window light in Chicago has been fine for me with the occasional reflector. Still, here are some thoughts... 1) I don't know why 500 watts vs 250 should make a difference. Buy her some faster film. 2) Dimmers will come with a wattage rating. I can't

OT: Lighting Advice Needed

2005-10-04 Thread David
Here's a little background My Mother has been selling quilts in local craft and art shows for quite some time now but recently she's been submitting her quilts to higher end shows that require you to send in slides of your quilts to get in. She has used a local photographer who specializes in