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Subject: Re: [OM] Shooting paintings
From: "C.H.Ling" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:45:37 +0800
And I think you need the 50/3.5 macro, normal 50mm Zuiko has very high
barrel distortion.

C.H.Ling

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> Hi Enrique
>
> I work like that quite a lot.
>
> Try to pick a time when there will be NO direct sunlight on or near the
> paintings, and preferably when there is cloud outside that is well lit by
the
> sun so that it is bright white rather than grey.
>
> I know you cannot call up the sun and clouds to order <g>
>
> If that all is impossible, hang a white cotton sheet across the window to
> diffuse the sunlight and provide a true white light..
>
> I suggest you use the 50mm lens since it is possibly the sharpest of what
> you have and with good depth of field.
>
> You will need to pay special attention to getting the frame of the picture
> exactly square to the camera.
>
> My $0.02  Best wishes for success.
>
> Brian



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