Only just read your email.
I think most digital cameras costing in excess of £150.00 will do for
most purposes. With them you can take photographs in low light
conditions and I've been very pleased with the results I've had.
The minimum you need is a four mega pixel three-times zoom.
I always advice people to make the decision on the basis of the SOFTWARE
SUPPLIED. If possible choose a camera that comes with either Paint Shop
Pro or Photoshop Elements. Beware however that sometimes you will only
get a trail version of the software - which was the case with my nephew.
My two Nikon cameras came complete with Photoshop Elements and I can
well recommend the Nikon Coolpix series. They sell from around £200.00 -
more than some camera but the software is a really big plus. They also
come complete with a re-chargeable battery.
The cost of Paintshop Pro and Photoshop Elements is around £75.00. These
are sufficient for most purposes and are the two packages most used by
serious amateurs. They are far cheaper than Photoshop (by far the best
program) that retails for upwards of £500.00.
I've now do all my photograph with digital cameras and I hope I never
have to return to using film.
David
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Leach [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 30 March 2005 11:27
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Digital photography in archives
Dear All
Has anyone any information, either from personal experience, or on
websites or other sources, about digital document photography,
specifically as a user of archives? In particular, I would be grateful
for advice about the choice of equipment, and tips about achieving
optimal results, especially working within the restraints of, for
example, the National Archives digital photography policy, with its
limitations on lighting and tripods, etc.
Dave Leach
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