Archiving antique maps and manuscripts

steve_k · 12-24-2017, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by microlight

I used my K-3II and the 20-40 at 40mm, f7.1 on a tripod with pixel shift (2 second delay) to copy some of my wife's paintings for having Christmas cards printed - worked well. Nice colour rendition and good resolution. Here's a scan of one of the cards, and a Merry Christmas to you all!

Very nice painting.

**microlight** · 12-24-2017, 09:25 AM

Thanks! When we travel, I photograph, she paints.

6BQ5 · 12-24-2017, 10:58 AM

An alternative to the 2 and 12 second timers would be to use a wireless or wired remote to trigger the shutter. No need to wait.

I suppose you need to make sure your mounting system is stable enough to not be affected by shutter shock, if any.

**AstroDave** · 12-25-2017, 04:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Most of what I said in this post about shooting art work will be relevant for you: //www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/340744-help-selecting-perfect-lens-copying-artwork-k-1-a.html#post3922379

Several of the posters above have suggested relatively short-focal length macro lenses. I wholly concur on the macro lens, but unless your documents are rather large (you have to decide what that means, in terms of the space you have to shoot in), I would argue for a longer lens. The closer you are to your subject, the more likely you are to have distortions and focusing may be more critical.

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12-24-2017, 07:26 AM	#16
steve_k Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Shelton, CT Photos: Albums Posts: 708	Originally posted by microlight I used my K-3II and the 20-40 at 40mm, f7.1 on a tripod with pixel shift (2 second delay) to copy some of my wife's paintings for having Christmas cards printed - worked well. Nice colour rendition and good resolution. Here's a scan of one of the cards, and a Merry Christmas to you all! Very nice painting.

12-24-2017, 09:25 AM	#17
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Thanks! When we travel, I photograph, she paints.

12-24-2017, 10:58 AM	#18
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	An alternative to the 2 and 12 second timers would be to use a wireless or wired remote to trigger the shutter. No need to wait. I suppose you need to make sure your mounting system is stable enough to not be affected by shutter shock, if any.

12-25-2017, 04:05 PM - 2 Likes	#19
AstroDave Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Posts: 1,648	Most of what I said in this post about shooting art work will be relevant for you: //www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/340744-help-selecting-perfect-lens-copying-artwork-k-1-a.html#post3922379 Several of the posters above have suggested relatively short-focal length macro lenses. I wholly concur on the macro lens, but unless your documents are rather large (you have to decide what that means, in terms of the space you have to shoot in), I would argue for a longer lens. The closer you are to your subject, the more likely you are to have distortions and focusing may be more critical.