 Ann |
Digital Camera for Newspaper Archiving Our local history and railroad museum has a collection of old and crumbling newspapers which we want to photograph and put on CD. We can't afford pros to do this and so plan to turn every page ourselves and photograph them. What kind of digital camera should we buy? We thought we could erect a camera stand at the correct distance to shot a whole newspaper page at a time. What camera can do this and allow the photo to be readable in every corner of the page? Is there such a thing as a shutter extension for digital cameras? Lots more questions, but you get the idea. The person who will actually shell out the money for the camera is leaning to the Canon G5. That kind of price range. Any further advice on this project would be GREATLY appreciated.
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Andy |
The Canon G5 comes with the wireless controler so you do not need any shutter extension. Here are some points that you may consider: 1) Zoom the lens to at least 50mm or 70mm to eliminate extortion on the sides Hope this helps.
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Andy |
The Canon G5 comes with the wireless controler so you do not need any shutter extension. Here are some points that you may consider: 1) Zoom the lens to at least 50mm or 70mm to eliminate extortion on the sides Hope this helps.
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Ann |
Thanks Andy for replying so quickly! Is the wireless controller like a remote control? I was wondering if such a thing existed. Seems like if we zoom the lens to 50mm or more the camera will have to be up on a ladder to get the whole page! But we can do that. Thanks again.
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Andy |
The wireless controller is like a remote control. Have you thought of hanging the newspaper on the wall (like the paintings) and use a tripod for your camera? Just a thought.
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Elaine |
What about getting a scanner and capturing the newspaper that way? I worked on a project like this but with books (the newspapers we worked with were on microfilm). Feel free to email me if you would like to know more about our process. Elaine
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Damian P. Gadal |
The scanner is the best way to go, and they've become very afforable. This is still be a tedious and time consuming project, but well worth it for future generations. Another thing I'd like to throw in, I make copies of printed newspaper articles I want to share by taking them to a copy shop and using a colour copier and making sure to copy onto Acid Free paper - this extends the life of the copy, which should last longer than the original...
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Ann |
I'm afraid a scanner the size of a newspaper page is WAY out of our price range. And these papers are so fragile that putting them on to a scanner might crumble them anyway. What is it that makes large scanners so expensive? We're only looking for a digital image, although our patrons may want to print out individual articles. That will be relatively easy in Photoshop. Thanks again for the suggestions. You folks are great! Ann
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John Leonard |
Ann, My company may have a solution to your problem. We have recently developed a system to do exactly what you require. We have just finished trials and require english content for a sample to our archiving solution. I would be willing to help with a very low-cost solution, if you would be willing to help us by allowing us to use the images once done as samples of what our solution can do. Our solution is accomplished with a scanner bed, and digital imageing at in excess of 20 megapixel(over 4 times the resolution of the Canon C5). We would supply the system to you for less than the current cost of the C5, in exchange for use of the images once taken. If you would like further information on our solution, please post here. John Leonard CMO
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Ann |
That is a very tempting solution, John. We have already bought the Canon G5 and are in the process of doing trials right now with a tripod setup. I'm not totally thrilled with the results, which are readable, but could be better and need a lot of time-comsuming manipulation in Photoshop. Yes, I'd like to hear more about your solution. Ann
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John Leonard |
Ann, So that I can discuss our solution in a more personal manner, please email me at sales@originframework.co.uk.
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