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carson cochren	Best Camera & Set Up Ideas - Photographing Large Collection	Lead	[-]
Posts: 72 (04/17/2009 17:58:28) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None I'm currently (don't laugh) using a Canon Powershot S110 I bought around 2002. It's done a fine job but, obviously, a seven year old Canon "Elf" has it's limitations. I need far more res and I want to use a remote as Bruce suggested so I don't have to take 5 shots and choose the one thats least shakey. Dario mentioned using a Canon G5 recently. What do you guys use to snap shots of your posters and do most of you use magnets to hold them up or do you shoot them on flat on the floor. Thanks. Last Edited By: carson cochren 04/17/2009 18:01:45. Edited 1 time.
CSM		#1	[-]
Posts: 764 (04/17/2009 18:05:53) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I shoot mine laying flat on a black plastic background (to enhance the actual poster) and hold the camera directly over top of the poster. I am only shooting daybills so they are likely a bit easier to fit into the frame when compared with a one sheet or larger. I don't have the proper set up to use magnets (i.e. no large piece of clean/safe metal). I use a Canon 720IS but keep in mind I am not a dealer and a very infrequent seller so I don't really need the super high res shots like Bruce and Heritage etc. The Canon is a great camera. I've taken it to Egypt and Mexico and come back with fantastic photos...and the poster pics ain't too bad either for my purposes CSM
comicart		#2	[-]
Posts: 3180 (04/17/2009 18:15:05) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I have a wall mounted tripod and I shoot on a table below it. the Camera I use is a Canon G-10 (14.7 megapixels) I have the camera interfaced with my laptop via USB cable and I use the mouse to take shots via the Canon remote utility Right now on MoviePosterBid .99 Cents NO RESERVE Auctions at MoviePosterBid.com
carson cochren		#3	[-]
Posts: 73 (04/17/2009 19:21:32) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Rich, I think I love you. So as soon as the picture is taken with the mouse the picture appears on your laptop. I've never considered a wall-mount tripod. Sweet. Thanks for the recommendation, CSM Here's an interesting page: http://pixinfo.com/en/articles/canon shows same subject taken back to back by Canon G1, G2, G3, G5, G6, G7, G9, G10
comicart		#4	[-]
Posts: 3181 (04/17/2009 19:41:54) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	actually, with the canons, you see the photo in the computer viewfinder while you move it around on teh table I find a table easiest for easily unfolding & refolding posters, or having lobby cards stacked on one side of you, shoot & restack on the other side it saves time as you don't have to clip or slip magnets over the corners to hang them vertically Right now on MoviePosterBid .99 Cents NO RESERVE Auctions at MoviePosterBid.com
hhrussell		#5	[-]
Posts: 438 (04/17/2009 20:03:01) Holiday Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Would you believe that I have used a Canon Rebel Xti for the past two years, and I did not know of the capabilities that Rich just described?! Thanks for the pointer Rich. I found the original disk that came with the camera, and now I'll be able to shoot from the mac! ___________________ Holiday
comicart		#6	[-]
Posts: 3182 (04/17/2009 21:28:15) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	you're welcome Holiday.. the remote is the only way to take pics.. you just need to play with the settings & get the right lights we do all the shooting under the regular "Daylight flourescent" bulbs sometimes the color comes out a little pink I've noticed but they are my office lights & give off better light than the yellow of the regular flourescent bulbs Right now on MoviePosterBid .99 Cents NO RESERVE Auctions at MoviePosterBid.com
kauaitx		#7	[-]
Posts: 3534 (04/17/2009 22:14:33) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Geeks. Jeannie (but I'm paying attention.... though I know I'll just use my Sony Cybershot pocket camera anyway)
vintagemovieart		#8	[-]
Posts: 2217 (04/18/2009 00:01:09) Restoration Expert Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	http://www.dpreview.com/news/0808/08080501microfourthirds.asp
CSM		#9	[-]
Posts: 766 (04/18/2009 06:34:31) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Dario that site is a great resource. I always read through it before purchasing a new camera CSM
erik1925		#10	[-]
Posts: 476 (04/18/2009 10:49:56) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	hhrussell wrote: Would you believe that I have used a Canon Rebel Xti for the past two years... I found the original disk that came with the camera, and now I'll be able to shoot from the mac! I will be curious to know how shooting from your Mac works out. even moreso... how does one shoot from a mac (or any pc for that matter)..isnt that what the camera is for??
carson cochren		#11	[-]
Posts: 74 (04/18/2009 11:37:53) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Just aim your mac at the poster, click the mouse, specify matte or glossy, and Steve Jobs delivers the prints to your door. Sorry, iJoking The camera, on a tripod, is connected to your computer via USB cable. Your computer screen then becomes your view finder and a mouse click takes the picture using Canon's software. Thanks again, Rich.
erik1925		#12	[-]
Posts: 477 (04/18/2009 13:28:46) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	carson cochren wrote: Just aim your mac at the poster, click the mouse, specify matte or glossy, and Steve Jobs delivers the prints to your door. Sorry, iJoking The camera, on a tripod, is connected to your computer via USB cable. Your computer screen then becomes your view finder and a mouse click takes the picture using Canon's software. Thanks again, Rich. i know.. i was just being silly..hehe...
carson cochren		#13	[-]
Posts: 76 (04/18/2009 14:54:54) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Doh!
ddilts399		#14	[-]
Posts: 849 (04/19/2009 07:07:08) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Canon Xsi 12MP, if buying now would get the T1i which is a 15MP. I have a remote shutter release, so hang a poster, step aside, shoot, move to the next. Then I use a Eye-fi SD card, that automatically uploads to my PC while I am shooting. I shoot against a white board with magnets. Kind of anal about my pictures, I want them shot dead on so they appear in "book" format when I view them through the database inventory. I am pretty lazy though and only shoot the older purchases or something that has a condition issue I want to see. New stuff, stock photos work just fine! Dale
carson cochren		#15	[-]
Posts: 77 (04/19/2009 08:00:16) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Thanks, Dale. The Eye-Fi is along the lines of what I'm looking for. I've never understood why current cameras don't include WiFi (?). Canon had a WiFi camera around 2006 but it was tied to bloated proprietary software; it was awful. I guess there are still no stock WiFi options from Canon. I'm sure they have sound reason for holding off on WiFi, I just can't figure out why. Eye-Fi looks good in the mean time. Thank you.
vintagemovieart		#16	[-]
Posts: 2218 (04/19/2009 10:15:49) Restoration Expert Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Speaking about photo related, I just had a coffee with a fellow local poster collector and Geek, Behram. Not only does he have a great taste for posters, but he is really a phenomenal photographer as well. Have a look! http://www.luminoso.ca/ Best, dario.
comicart		#17	[-]
Posts: 3184 (04/20/2009 10:50:02) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	carson cochren wrote: Thanks, Dale. The Eye-Fi is along the lines of what I'm looking for. I've never understood why current cameras don't include WiFi (?). Canon had a WiFi camera around 2006 but it was tied to bloated proprietary software; it was awful. I guess there are still no stock WiFi options from Canon. I'm sure they have sound reason for holding off on WiFi, I just can't figure out why. Eye-Fi looks good in the mean time. Thank you. actually I know Dave Lieberman uses a wireless situation you might ask him what he uses Right now on MoviePosterBid .99 Cents NO RESERVE Auctions at MoviePosterBid.com
cinemasterpieces		#18	[-]
Posts: 1214 (04/20/2009 19:20:23) JUST BELOW GOD (apparently) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	carson, if you want to contact me just email me directly please as I don't read the messages here. ok....I use a custom made vacuum table with an eye fi card for my camera. I need a new camera but I can't decide what to buy there is a brand new nikon dslr that just came out with a flip screen that looks pretty cool. Nikon introduces D5000 digital SLR http://www.dcresource.com/ David A. Lieberman CineMasterpieces.com Visit Our Ebay Store! * Movie Posters * Star Wars Posters James Bond Posters * Our Ebay Auctions
Ari Richards		#19	[-]
Posts: 11637 (04/20/2009 19:26:18) Witchfinder General Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	you don't read messages here? Ari
cinemasterpieces		#20	[-]
Posts: 1215 (04/20/2009 20:37:11) JUST BELOW GOD (apparently) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	the inbox.....I find it quite ridiculous actually. I get an email from yuku that says "goto yuku and check your in box because carson left you a message". why can't yuku just forward the entire message carson left in my yuku inbox to my regular email address? its the same at mpf. just email me directly......its much easier. David A. Lieberman CineMasterpieces.com Visit Our Ebay Store! * Movie Posters * Star Wars Posters James Bond Posters * Our Ebay Auctions

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