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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 761602" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>I am assuming you are shooting with ambient light and not any type of flash or strobe. The problem with flash/strobe is the possibility of hot spots showing up on the paint. When shooting in ambient conditions (no supplemental lighting), keep in mind whatever type of lighting is used where the paintings are hanging whether tungsten or fluorescent, there may very well be a color cast issue - which means you need to set your white balance either before shooting or correct the white balance in whatever software you use for post processing. </p><p></p><p>Generally a prime lens will be sharper than a kit zoom. Shoot with a tripod if possible to keep your ISO down, and either use a remote release or the self-timer so the camera doesn't move due to pressing the shutter button. And try to frame up the paintings by keeping the vertical and horizontal edges of the paintings straight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 761602, member: 13196"] I am assuming you are shooting with ambient light and not any type of flash or strobe. The problem with flash/strobe is the possibility of hot spots showing up on the paint. When shooting in ambient conditions (no supplemental lighting), keep in mind whatever type of lighting is used where the paintings are hanging whether tungsten or fluorescent, there may very well be a color cast issue - which means you need to set your white balance either before shooting or correct the white balance in whatever software you use for post processing. Generally a prime lens will be sharper than a kit zoom. Shoot with a tripod if possible to keep your ISO down, and either use a remote release or the self-timer so the camera doesn't move due to pressing the shutter button. And try to frame up the paintings by keeping the vertical and horizontal edges of the paintings straight. [/QUOTE]
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