Museum shooting - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

12/18/2005 09:13:12 AM · #1

Can anyone give some pointers:

Shooting display cases (museum is not the brightest) so reflected light is a big concern

Shooting hanging art/displays

Shooting large unmovable objects (mummy, large animals)

fsteddy

12/18/2005 09:35:06 AM · #2

I don't think many museums let you take in tripods but monopods are usually allowed. You can brace them against raillings and other things to help keep them steady.

taterbug

Nikon D300

12/18/2005 09:38:45 AM · #3

Have you tried a polarizer to cut on glare and reflection? I've not tried myself, but I've heard it suggested before.

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

12/18/2005 10:30:35 AM · #4

Patience. You must be really patient. There will be any number of people blundering through your shot. As for reflections, if the item in the case is small, then I suggest getting the camera right up to the glass if possible. For larger items where you need to back away a bit, you'll need to pay extra attention to any possible reflections when framing. I'm not sure about a polariser - I think that it might further reduce the light entering the camera. This is probably where your 17-85IS will really come into its own. Plenty of chimping, to see whether stray reflections have crept in.

12/18/2005 10:47:08 AM · #5

Hmm...I should add more details:

Tripods will be allowed
Museum will be closed to public at the time
Any lights I want to bring in will be allowed

Project for the museum - they want all their stuff photographed in digital
Can use my own camera, but they will supply a D70 if needed/desired (not sure what lense(s) they have)
They will supply all computers needed for image transfer, post, etc.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/18/2005 10:48:51 AM · #6

Originally posted by AJAger:

This is probably where your 17-85IS will really come into its own. Plenty of chimping, to see whether stray reflections have crept in.

That is what I thought about the 17-85. Between that and the 60mm macro I should be able to get what they want.

I am hoping that they will take stuff out of the displays for better shooting, but not sure on that one yet.

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

12/18/2005 10:51:18 AM · #7

Now I'm stumped. However, I do strongly recommend plenty of chimping, so as to catch when those pesky stray reflections creep in. Good luck with it.

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

12/18/2005 10:52:05 AM · #8

Since they'll allow you to bring a tripod and extra lights...then there's no problem...Umbrellas, softboxes and tripod to control all the variables, polarizer if you have to shoot through the glass displays.

It's basically a product shoot of static subjects...a lot easier than a moving target or people moving in and out of your frame...

Message edited by author 2005-12-18 10:53:21.