Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020 15:48:48 +0000 (UTC) From: Bonnie Van De Hey <bevandehey@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1142840281.1393107.1599580128647@mail.yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Camera/Photo questions
Thank you Rebecca. That's very helpful!
On Tue, Sep 8, 2020 at 9:14 AM, Rebecca Dubey<On Tue, Sep 8, 2020 at 9:14 AM, Rebecca Dubey<curator@saukcountyhistory.o
rg> wrote: Hello Bonnie,we use a Nikon D3300 which is a digital SLR; I sh
oot at a high resolution, but the computer program transfers this into 300d
pi, 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 lig
ht stands for small objects along with a light box, and three large light s
tands and a large cloth backdrop on a backdrop support pole suspended
between two stands. We purchased the first group (camera, lightbox a
nd 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.Â
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 purcha
sed 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> wro
te:
What photo format and resolution is bestfor using in PastPerfect and also f
or posting online, i.e. the WHS website. Whattype of camera should we
get for our small historical society and home museum?
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We cataloged about 1,200 of the objectsin 2008 using a two small digital ca
mera, taking some photos in jpeg and somein tiff formats. The resolut
ion of those photos today are probably too small forposting on todayâ€
™s websites. We plan to start cataloging the backlog of themany items we
have and would like to have photos that are appropriate for todayand tomorr
ows digital conditions. Â Â Â Â
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Bonnie Van De Hey
Wrightstown Historical Society
920.217.2706Â
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