[MCN-L] Strobe lights
Dear colleagues, I would like to get your opinion on strobe lights. We are getting a digital camera to use on a copy stand to digitize library materials (rare books, ephemera, posters, etc...) and we are thinking to use strobe lights with that equipment. There are two different types of strobe lights we are looking at. The monolight and the generator+ head system. Which one do you use in your studio and do you know if in terms of quality and consistency they're equal? Thank you in advance for your time. David David Almeidamailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu Digital Library Technicianmailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu The Wolfsonianhttp://www.wolfsonian.org/ FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYhttp://www.fiu.edu/ 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139 t 305-535-2634 f 305-53-52639 davida at thewolf.fiu.edumailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu www.wolfsonian.orghttp://www.wolfsonian.org/ Join Us Membershiphttp://membership.wolfsonian.org/ Support Us Make a Gifthttp://www.wolfsonian.org/donate.asp Add Us facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Miami-Beach-FL/The-Wolfsonian-Florida-International-University/61756001329 Follow Us twitterhttp://twitter.com/wolfsonian
[MCN-L] Medium format Digital cameras
Hi Travis, I mentioned the Phase One 645AF as the camera body to use with the P40+ or P45+ backs; Phase One has other cameras, but this is the one we are looking at. I believe that this flexibility alone is an advantage compared to the new Hasselblad HD systems. We are in contact with some vendors; looking at these system and even considering others. Naturally each vendor is praising their products, and as first impression they all seem to be great; but an initial test and impression, even being important, it's not more valuable than a prolonged use of any of this cameras. The last is the feedback we are trying to get. Thank you for your advice. David David Almeida Digital Library Technician The Wolfsonian FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139 t 305-535-2634 f 305-53-52639 davida at thewolf.fiu.edu www.wolfsonian.org Join Us Membership Support Us Make a Gift Add Us facebook Follow Us twitter -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Travis Fullerton Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:26 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Medium format Digital cameras The H4D40 is a camera system. The back is not separate, and cannot be put onto a Phase One camera. And an H4 camera doesn't work with any other back. Hasselblad only makes the CF back that is compatible with other cameras (mostly intended for use with V-system) Also, Hasselblad no longer makes the H2 for digital use, you would need to find a used one to work with a P45+ back, or any other back. The only H2 still in production is the H2F. It is for film use and it is not 'tight' enough for use with a digital back. Again, I think you should talk to the vendors and/or manufacturers and try this stuff out first hand. You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it first and you are talking about the same amount of money, if not much more. There are lots of little bits and pieces you may need in addition to the camera and the back in order to make all of this work. -Travis On 3/10/10 6:38 PM, Titus Bicknell titus at bicknell.com wrote: I would recommend the Hasselblad camera, either H2 or H4, but with the Phase One digital back since IMHO Hasselblad makes better cameras, Phase One better digital backs. We have had very good results with an H2 and a P45+. Yours Titus Titus Bicknell | @titusbicknell | +1.240.271.9735 titus at bicknell.com | http://www.titusbicknell.com 703 Dale Drive | Silver Spring | MD 20910 | USA On Mar 10, 2010, at 9:09 AM, David Almeida wrote: Hi Titus, The camera to use with any of those backs it would be the Phase One 645 AF. David Almeida Digital Library Technician The Wolfsonian FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139 t 305-535-2634 f 305-53-52639 davida at thewolf.fiu.edu www.wolfsonian.org Join Us Membership Support Us Make a Gift Add Us facebook Follow Us twitter -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Titus Bicknell Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 8:18 PM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Medium format Digital cameras Dear David, you listed the Phase One P40+ and P45+ digital backs but not which camera you would be using them with? Titus Bicknell | @titusbicknell | +1.240.271.9735 titus at bicknell.com | http://www.titusbicknell.com 703 Dale Drive | Silver Spring | MD 20910 | USA On Mar 9, 2010, at 9:34 AM, David Almeida wrote: Dear Colleagues, The institution I work for is in the process of acquiring two Medium format digital cameras and we have been trying to get reviews on a couple of cameras. Does anyone have experience using this type of camera, specifically the Phase One and/or Hasselblad? We are looking into getting either the Phase One P40+, P45+ or the Hasselblad H4D-40. It would be particularly helpful to know more about image quality, ease of use, durability, technical assistance, etc. Any feedback is welcome and would be appreciated. Thank you, David David Almeidamailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu Digital Library Technicianmailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu The Wolfsonianhttp://www.wolfsonian.org/ FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYhttp://www.fiu.edu/ 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139 t 305-535-2634 f 305-53-52639 davida at thewolf.fiu.edumailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu www.wolfsonian.orghttp://www.wolfsonian.org/ Join Us Membershiphttp://membership.wolfsonian.org/ Support Us Make a Gifthttp://www.wolfsonian.org/donate.asp Add Us facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Miami-Beach-FL/The-Wolfsonian-Florida -International-University/61756001329 Follow Us twitterhttp://twitter.com/wolfsonian ___ You
[MCN-L] Medium format Digital cameras
Hi Titus, The camera to use with any of those backs it would be the Phase One 645 AF. David Almeida Digital Library Technician The Wolfsonian FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139 t 305-535-2634 f 305-53-52639 davida at thewolf.fiu.edu www.wolfsonian.org Join Us Membership Support Us Make a Gift Add Us facebook Follow Us twitter -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Titus Bicknell Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 8:18 PM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Medium format Digital cameras Dear David, you listed the Phase One P40+ and P45+ digital backs but not which camera you would be using them with? Titus Bicknell | @titusbicknell | +1.240.271.9735 titus at bicknell.com | http://www.titusbicknell.com 703 Dale Drive | Silver Spring | MD 20910 | USA On Mar 9, 2010, at 9:34 AM, David Almeida wrote: Dear Colleagues, The institution I work for is in the process of acquiring two Medium format digital cameras and we have been trying to get reviews on a couple of cameras. Does anyone have experience using this type of camera, specifically the Phase One and/or Hasselblad? We are looking into getting either the Phase One P40+, P45+ or the Hasselblad H4D-40. It would be particularly helpful to know more about image quality, ease of use, durability, technical assistance, etc. Any feedback is welcome and would be appreciated. Thank you, David David Almeidamailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu Digital Library Technicianmailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu The Wolfsonianhttp://www.wolfsonian.org/ FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYhttp://www.fiu.edu/ 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139 t 305-535-2634 f 305-53-52639 davida at thewolf.fiu.edumailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu www.wolfsonian.orghttp://www.wolfsonian.org/ Join Us Membershiphttp://membership.wolfsonian.org/ Support Us Make a Gifthttp://www.wolfsonian.org/donate.asp Add Us facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Miami-Beach-FL/The-Wolfsonian-Florida-International-University/61756001329 Follow Us twitterhttp://twitter.com/wolfsonian ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/
[MCN-L] Medium format Digital cameras
Dear Colleagues, The institution I work for is in the process of acquiring two Medium format digital cameras and we have been trying to get reviews on a couple of cameras. Does anyone have experience using this type of camera, specifically the Phase One and/or Hasselblad? We are looking into getting either the Phase One P40+, P45+ or the Hasselblad H4D-40. It would be particularly helpful to know more about image quality, ease of use, durability, technical assistance, etc. Any feedback is welcome and would be appreciated. Thank you, David David Almeidamailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu Digital Library Technicianmailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu The Wolfsonianhttp://www.wolfsonian.org/ FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYhttp://www.fiu.edu/ 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139 t 305-535-2634 f 305-53-52639 davida at thewolf.fiu.edumailto:davida at thewolf.fiu.edu www.wolfsonian.orghttp://www.wolfsonian.org/ Join Us Membershiphttp://membership.wolfsonian.org/ Support Us Make a Gifthttp://www.wolfsonian.org/donate.asp Add Us facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Miami-Beach-FL/The-Wolfsonian-Florida-International-University/61756001329 Follow Us twitterhttp://twitter.com/wolfsonian
