03-10-2019, 11:12 AM
We have a whole bunch of old color prints of various sizes lying around and (even in albums, shielded from light) fading.
I have the photographic equipment at hand (DSLR with a good macro lens and a sturdy tripod) to photograph the prints and thus digitize them — except for one essential piece.
When laid “flat,” the prints are not flat. They bow and curl. They are also affected by slight breezes (like when I exhale) and static electrical attraction.
I cannot afford a vacuum hold down device, but I am pretty sure that I can afford a very thick (to make it massive) plate of flat glass, preferably frosted to reduce surface reflections.
I know that type of accessory exists, but have worn out Internet search engines trying to find one.
How (search terms) would you search for one?
I have the photographic equipment at hand (DSLR with a good macro lens and a sturdy tripod) to photograph the prints and thus digitize them — except for one essential piece.
When laid “flat,” the prints are not flat. They bow and curl. They are also affected by slight breezes (like when I exhale) and static electrical attraction.
I cannot afford a vacuum hold down device, but I am pretty sure that I can afford a very thick (to make it massive) plate of flat glass, preferably frosted to reduce surface reflections.
I know that type of accessory exists, but have worn out Internet search engines trying to find one.
How (search terms) would you search for one?
03-10-2019, 11:46 AM
Technical terms would be optical glass or crown glass.. can get expensive though, and might be a bit of overkill for your applications.
Also; a quick google for homemade vacuum tables shows that something small can be made with limited tools and a limited budget. Vacuum can be provided by a, uhm, vacuum. A hoover, as the Brits would say.
Also; a quick google for homemade vacuum tables shows that something small can be made with limited tools and a limited budget. Vacuum can be provided by a, uhm, vacuum. A hoover, as the Brits would say.
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