The biggest problem with photographing lace in the study rooms of museums is the lack of light, especially since you usually can't use a flash, and even if you could, it would wash out the detail. When selecting a camera try to get one that functions well in low light and has very little "camera lag". When in the typical low light conditions of a museum back room, the camera tends to slow down as it takes the picture, increasing the period of time in which you have to hold it perfectly still and thus the likelihood of getting a poor picture due to camera shake, when photographing "hand held". One time I was taking a group to a museum back room and mentioned the light situation. The collections person made a point of having all the burnt out light bulbs in the room replaced just before our visit, and it made a big difference! If you are on friendly terms with the museum you are visiting, perhaps you could raise the question of light and whether there isn't any way of bringing more into the room. Even a few extra pole lamps pulled in might make a difference. Devon
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