Re: Camera/Photo questions

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Rebecca Dubey (curator@saukcountyhistory.org)
Thu, 3 Sep 2020 13:20:47 -0500



From: Rebecca Dubey <curator@saukcountyhistory.org>
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2020 13:20:47 -0500
Message-ID: <CAKNAg9OrcdzgThNAFjqNm-pg3LY0+AtgBENquVrQ+2dyFN3bEA@mail.gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Camera/Photo questions

Hello Bonnie, we use a Nikon D3300 which is a digital SLR; I shoot at a high resolution, but the computer program transfers this into 300dpi, and I use JPEG for Past Perfect. We also upload images using the same dpi and jpeg format.

I love the Nikon for its Flexibility and ease of use. We have two light stands for small objects along with a light box, and three large light stands and a large cloth backdrop on a backdrop support pole suspended between two stands. We purchased the first group (camera, lightbox and small lights) one year on a grant, and the others later, also on grants. I also use a tripod that has made a big difference in the work I can accomplish. It's an Alta Pro 263Ap, the central post extends beyond the struts and can be set at many different angles to the tripod legs. If interested, I would be happy to supply pictures of my two very small set-ups.

I found the equipment on Adorama, which sells reconditioned equipment; B&H Camera is also a good source. The tripod is mine; I purchased it through The Camera Company in Madison.

Hope this is helpful

On Wed, Sep 2, 2020 at 6:20 PM Bonnie Van De Hey <bevandehey@yahoo.com> wrote:

> What photo format and resolution is best for using in PastPerfect and als
o
> for posting online, i.e. the WHS website. What type of camera should we
> get for our small historical society and home museum?
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> We cataloged about 1,200 of the objects in 2008 using a two small digital
> camera, taking some photos in jpeg and some in tiff formats. The
> resolution of those photos today are probably too small for posting on
> today’s websites. We plan to start cataloging the backlog of the
many items
> we have and would like to have photos that are appropriate for today and
> tomorrows digital conditions.
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>
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> Bonnie Van De Hey
>
> Wrightstown Historical Society
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> bevandehey@yahoo.com
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> 920.217.2706
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>

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Sauk County Historical Society
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