Some possible suggestions... 1. For a flat field on a flat subject, use a macro lens like the A50/2.8 I bought one from a fellow on this list. 2. If behind glass or plastic, eliminate the cover to eliminate glare, if possible. Consider polarizer w/side lighting. ... light on both sides is good. 3. Try *very* diffuse lighting to reduce/eliminate hot spots. 4. Adjust angle of light incidence on art to reduce/eliminate reflections/hot spots. 5. Use side light baffels (flat black cardboard?) to keep glare off lens if necessary. 6. Film plane must be parallel to plane of art to eliminate parallax distortion. ... I have a little multi-plane bubble cube that fits the flash shoe for this when I shoot buildings. 7. Eliminate all other sources of light, if possible - you control the conditions. 8. Shoot at 5.6 or 8. 9. Shoot centered on artwork. 10. Shoot a color reference card to use for color correction, if critical.
Regards, Bob... From: "John Celio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'm working on photographing some artwork for my boss, and could use a > little advice. What's the best lens (or focal length) for shooting flat > art? > > The pieces are framed collages, similar in depth and texture to a very > thick oil painting. There is glass over each one, and they range from > 8x10 to (best guess) 20x30, with some very odd sizes in there too. > > So far I've tried my FA50 1.4 and A50 1.2 with my K10D. I seem to get > better results with the A50 (slightly sharper than the FA, and a little > less barrel distortion). I thought about using a DFA100 macro, but I'd > have to stand half a mile away to get everything in frame for some of > the larger pieces. > > While I can work with the results I'm getting, I'm wondering if there > are better options out there. What lens would you use for shooting flat > art? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
