Hi all,
One of the issues with the use of personal cameras by researchers is flash photography. The majority of repositories ban this, citing potential damage to documents. I'm wondering if this is still the case with modern cameras and more sophisiticated flash equipment.
A 2005 survey of facilities for camera users in archives & record offices (www.btinternet.com/~amsden/archives/camerasinarchives.html), which I mentioned in my original post yesterday, suggests that the issue of blanket bans could be looked at again because research implies that any damage would only be caused by prolonged flash photography (say someone taking thousands of images of the same document repeatedly throughout the day). The survey also notes that photocopying is more hazardous for documents.
Any comments on this would be appreciated, especially from conservators and others with expertise in this particular field.
Regards,
Gary
Gary Collins
Archivist (Temporary)
The Children's Society Records & Archive Centre
Block A, Floor 2
Tower Bridge Business Complex
100 Clement's Road
London
SE16 4DG
020 7232 2966
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