topic Re: Photographing art work with Canon rebel T5 Eos 1200D camera, settings , indoor and outdoor proce in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Photographing artwork with EOS Rebel T5, settings, indoor and outdoor procedure

Painterrob87 — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:59:50 GMT

I would appreciate suggestions on photographing my paintings , indoors and outside.I have a Canon Rebel T5 Eos 1200D camera.I do not have a photo background and need help with settings, procedures, tips etc. Also suggestions for good books that would help specifically with photographing art work.

Thanks ,Painterrob87

Re: Photographing art work with Canon rebel T5 Eos 1200D camera, settings , indoor and outdoor proce

rs-eos — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 18:32:34 GMT

What lens do you have with your camera?

For lighting, recommend having very even lighting. So if outside, an overcast day would be best. If indoors, perhaps near a window that is letting light from outdoors (also overcast).

Prob best to be using a tripod such that the camera's lens would be perpendicular to the artwork. If not, you'll end up with distortions. You may end up with distoritions anyhow depending upon the lens you'll be using. Thus, post processing work may needed. You could use either Canon's free DPP or other applications such as Adobe Lightroom.

Re: Photographing art work with Canon rebel T5 Eos 1200D camera, settings , indoor and outdoor proce

Waddizzle — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:56:27 GMT

Are trying to digitize the images? The best any camera can capture in a single image would pe postcard quality, or social media quality.

if you want to digitize artwork, then handheld photos are not up to the task. That means you need more gear and accessories with a high quality tripod being at the top of the list. It is not a task for a beginner, either.

Re: Photographing art work with Canon rebel T5 Eos 1200D camera, settings , indoor and outdoor proce

Painterrob87 — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 02:49:41 GMT

I am taking photos with camera on a tripod and using a cable release. Are you saying that the Canon Rebel T5 is not up to the task of producing high quality photos?, i.e photos that might be used in a book?