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Ring Macro flash
- Thread starter jplus2
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Phillydog1958
Senior Member
Depends on the museum. There are a lot of museums that won't allow flash photography. The one I work for is one... to many artifacts that need to be shielded from light along with wildlife that would be bothered by the flash.
I agree. Most don't allow it. Actually, I haven't seen one that does.
Mfrankfort
Senior Member
Yup. I'd check with the local museum and see their rules. I know all are diff, like sporting venues. I can't take anything over a certain length to the football game to see my... 1st place (for now) lions. haha. Terrible game today. But I would definitely call and inquire about what they allow.
So it would be a waste of money for me. \What I looked at was a Pro Aputure Amaran LED Video AL-198 Camera Video Light for Canon Nikon Camcorder. What is the best way to take museum photos.
Really depends on the museum. Some are well lit for a 5.6 - f/8 hand held shot.
Some would require a monopod or tripod. Some museums don't allow tripods. Some don't even allow cameras at all.
With your equipment... You'll have to rely on your primes wide open. I don't recall how high you can set a d50s ISO before noise, but I wouldn't go past 800.
If the museum does allow flash, why not make some diffuser for your on board flash or get a regular ttl flash unit.
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Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
The local museum where I live won't even allow you to walk in with a camera. Last time I tried to walk in they turned me around and told me to put my camera in my car and dome back.
Wonder how they handle the smartphones camera now?The local museum where I live won't even allow you to walk in with a camera. Last time I tried to walk in they turned me around and told me to put my camera in my car and dome back.
Is a 35mm f1.8 and a macro 60mm ok, Also have 80-300mm 24-80mm D. Will these work. S o it would be a bad investment for a Pro Aputure Amaran LED Video AL-198 Camera Video Light for Canon Nikon Camcorder.
Are you taking video or stills? If stills, why choose video lighting?
A regular flash would suit you better with your equipment.
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Still photos. Just do not want to buy equipment I do not need.
Then get a decent flash. You don't need video lighting to shoot stills. Also flash photography opens up much more options
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Cowleystjames
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We seem spoilt here in comparison, the museums in Oxford allow photography almost without restriction. The Pitt Rivers even allows flash, whereas the rest allow photography unless the actual exhibit has a sign saying no photographs. Most won't allow tripods and some disallow video.
Older museums that contain light sensitive paintings (historic) will not allow flash. You can most likely get away with flash with more modern pieces (20th century) that have not yet had a chance to get affected by harsh lighting.
Usually areas with statues and the such will allow... but not paintings and drawings.
Usually areas with statues and the such will allow... but not paintings and drawings.