If you insist on rephotographing the prints, you will definitely need to set up some rig to immobilize the subject and camera and allow critical focusing. If the prints are not flat, you will also need to rig something to keep them perfectly flat and use a cable release and mirror lock up if you have it. A macro lens is the best solution as they are designed for a flat filed of view. However, if not using a macro lens, invest in a set of extension rings to allow you to focus closer and use a small f-stop to ensure sharpness across the whole frame. Whatever lighting you use, ensure no reflections, or use a polarizer to eliminate them.
If shooting B&W film, and some of the old prints have stains or are yellowed, you may want to use a yellow filter on your lens to block them out. Have fun. Mike. Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. wrote: >Frankly I would pick up a flatbed scanner - 600ppi should be enough resolution. > >Alternately just use your tripod and a macro lens. > >Maris > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Malcolm Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 10:59 AM >Subject: Copying old photos with limited equipment. > > >| Hi everyone, >| >| My mother was lent a box of photos at Xmas of family taken many years ago >| (all B & W). She only has it for a few more days, and I'd love to copy them. >| Of course, now would be a great time to own a camera stand, but I don't, so >| any advice on taking copies with either the LX or MX with a 50mm F1.2. >| >| I don't own that much Pentax equipment <blush>. >| >| Malcolm >| - >| This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >| go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >| visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . >| >| >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > > >. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
