Digital Cameras and Lighting Equipment
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The Digital Projects Unit employs digital camera equipment for photo documentation, event photography, scanning, slide reproduction, and a variety of imaging assignments. We are sorry, but this equipment is not available to library users. To find cameras that you can check out, please visit The Spark in Willis Library.
Large Format Camera
Model: BetterLight Super 8K-2 Scanning System
Manufacturer: Better Light, Inc., San Carlos, CA
Features:
Kodak trilinear color CCD technology, 11 f-stop dynamic range, native resolution of 8000 x 10,660 pixels
We currently use our BetterLight scan back with a Cambo Legend 4 x 5 camera and 100mm, 135mm, and 180mm Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-S f/5.6 lenses, and a Fujinon A S 240mm f/9 lens. In the lab we mount the camera on a Bogen/Manfrotto 3263 deluxe geared tripod head on a Cambo UST 7’ studio stand with balancing arm and base. Documents to be scanned are typically mounted on a vacuum easel or magnet board and lit with low heat North Light HID lights.
Outside the lab, we carry a Bogen 3251 tripod and 329RC4 low profile 3-way pan-tilt head and incorporate the BetterLight panoramic adapter as needed.
How we use it: general and panoramic high-resolution photography; 360-degree images of physical objects; digitization of large format items such as maps, charts, posters, and newspapers
Single Lens Reflex (SLR) Camera Bodies
Model: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Manufacturer: Canon U.S.A., Inc., Lake Success, NY
Features:
16.7 megapixel, full-frame CMOS sensor; DIGIC II image processor; 45 autofocus points; interchangeable focusing screens; JPEG and RAW (12 bit) image formats; evaluative, partial, spot, and centerweighted averaged metering modes; exposure compensation up to +/- 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ISO equivalent speed range 100-1600, expandable to 50 and 3200 via menu selection; shutter speeds 1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb; shooting speed 4 frames per second with maximum burst of 11 to 32 shots (depending on capture mode) during continuous shooting
accepts external E-TTL II autoflash
auto, preset, and custom white balance
dust delete feature
dimensions 6.1 inches wide x 6.2 inches high x 3.1 inches deep; weight 42.9 oz.; LCD monitor size 2.0 inches
CF card type I and II, SD memory card, IEEE1394 and USB connections, Canon EF lens mount
How we use it: slide duplication; photo documentation
Model: Canon EOS 50D
Manufacturer: Canon U.S.A., Inc., Lake Success, NY
Features:
15.1 megapixel CMOS sensorwith lens focal length conversion factor of approximately 1.6x, 9-point autofocus; JPEG, RAW (14-bit), sRAW, and RAW+JPEG image formats; evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average metering modes; exposure compensation upt to =+/-3 stops in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments
ISO equivalent speed range 100-3200, expandable to 6400 or 12800; shutter speeds 1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb; high-speed shooting maximum of 6.3 shots/second, low-speed shooting maximum of 3 shots/second during continuous shooting
built-in flash, also accepts external E-TTL II autoflash
auto, preset, and custom white balance
dimensions 5.7 inches wide x 4.2 inches high x 2.9 inches deep; weight 25.7 oz.; LCD monitor size 3 inches
CF card type I and II, Canon EF lens mount
Dust deletion feature
Live view shooting
How we use it: photo documentation, event photography, imaging for teaching/training materials, imaging for the Web
Model: [Nikon D800
][]
Manufacturer: [Nikon Inc.][], Melville, NY
Features:
36.3 megapixel, full-frame CMOS sensor; 51 autofocus points; JPEG, NEF (RAW), and TIFF image formats; center-weighted, matrix, and spot metering methods; exposure compensation up to +/- 5 stops in 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV increments
ISO equivalent speed range 100-6400, expandable to 50, 12800, or 25600 via menu selection; shutter speeds 1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb; shooting speed 4 frames per second at maximum resolution
live view for both photography and movie modes
built-in flash; also accepts external flash
auto, preset, color temperature, and manual white balance
image sensor cleaning feature
dimensions 5.7 inches wide x 4.8 inches high x 3.2 inches deep; weight 31.7 oz; monitor size 3.2 inches diagonal
CF card type 1 (compliant with UDMA); SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards; type C mini-pin HDMI, headphone, NTSC, stereo microphone, and USB 3.0 connections, Nikon F lens mount
How we use it: specialized imaging projects
Single Lens Reflex (SLR) Camera Lenses
![Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM zoom lens][]
Model: [Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM zoom lens][1]
Manufacturer: Canon U.S.A., Inc., Lake Success, NY
Features:
autofocus, 67mm filter size
How we use it: photo documentation, event photography, imaging for teaching/training materials, imaging for the Web
![Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens][]Model: [Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens][2]
Manufacturer: Canon U.S.A., Inc., Lake Success, NY
Features:
autofocus, 52mm filter size, lightweight
How we use it: low-light photography, photo documentation, event photography, imaging for teaching/training materials, imaging for the Web
![Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens][]Model: [Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens][3]
Manufacturer: Canon U.S.A., Inc., Lake Success, NY
Features:
autofocus, maximum magnification of one-half life size (0.5x), closest focusing distance 23 cm. (9 in.), 52mm filter size
How we use it: copystand work, close-up photography
![Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens][]Model: [Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens][4]
Manufacturer: Canon U.S.A., Inc., Lake Success, NY
Features:
autofocus, 58mm filter size
How we use it: portraits, low-light photography, photo documentation, event photography, imaging for teaching/training materials, imaging for the Web, slide reproduction
Model: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
Manufacturer: This is a legacy model. The newer [EF 100mm f/2.8 macro USM][] is manufactured by Canon U.S.A., Inc., Lake Success, NY
Features:
autofocus, maximum magnification of life size (1.0x), closest focusing distance 31 cm. (12.2 in.), 52mm filter size
How we use it: copystand work, close-up photography
Model: [Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED lens][]
Manufacturer: [Nikon Inc.][], Melville, NY
Features:
autofocus, maximum magnification of life size (1.0x), closest focusing distance 18.5 cm. (7.3 in.), 62mm filter size
How we use it: specialized imaging projects
![Sigma 14mm f/2.8 EX lens][]Model: Sigma 14mm f/2.8 EX lens
Manufacturer: [Sigma Corporation of America][], Ronkonkoma, NY
Features:
Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), autofocus, Canon EF lens mount
How we use it: extreme wide-angle photography, event photography, imaging for teaching/training materials, imaging for the Web
Compact Camera
Model: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Manufacturer: [Panasonic Corporation of North America][], Newark, NJ ![][5]
Features:
10.1 megapixel, 1/1.7-inch MOS sensor; Leica DC Vario-Summilux lens, focal length 4.7-17.7mm f/1.4/f/2.3 to f/8.0 (35mm film equivalent 24-90mm); 3.8x optical zoom and 7.5x digital zoom; optical image stabilization; 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, and 1:1 aspect ratios; still images and full HD video; JPEG, RAW, MPO, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 AVCHD, and AAC capture; built-in flash; SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory card; time lapse function
dimensions 4.4 inches wide x 2.6 inches high x 1.8 inches deep; weight 0.59 pounds; 3 inch LCD monitor
How we use it: event photography, imaging for teaching/training materials, imaging for the Web
Lighting Equipment
![Canon Speedlite 580EX][]Model: [Canon Speedlite 580EX][6]
Manufacturer: Canon U.S.A., Inc., Lake Success, NY
Features:
maximum guide no. 58 at 105mm setting (guide no. 190 at ISO 100, feet); with compatible digital SLR cameras provides auto conversion of flash coverage and instant communication of white balance information; swivel 180-degrees in either direction; recycling time approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds
How we use it: general flash photography with digital SLRs, experimental printed page imaging
![Canon Speedlite 580EX II][]Model: [Canon Speedlite 580EX II][7]
Manufacturer: Canon U.S.A., Inc., Lake Success, NY
Features:
maximum guide no. 58 at 105mm setting (guide no. 190 at ISO 100, feet); with compatible digital SLR cameras provides auto conversion of flash coverage and instant communication of white balance information; swivel 180-degrees in either direction; recycling time approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds; high degree of dust- and water- resistance
How we use it: general flash photography with digital SLRs, experimental printed page imaging
Model: IFF Super Repro Copy Stand
Manufacturer: IFF, Photographic Division, a Gruppo Manfrotto Company, distributed by [Bogen Imaging Inc.][], Ramsey, NJ
Features:
52” ruled and geared column with geared camera arm, base 27 inches x 36 inches, two lighting assemblies with two reflector heads each, 250 watt incandescent bulbs with color temperature 3400 degrees Kelvin
How we use it: macro photography, reproduction of miniature book covers
Model: [Lowel Tota-light T1-10][]
Manufacturer: [Lowel-Light Manufacturing, Inc.][], Brooklyn, NY
Features:
halogen lamp, adjusting reflecting doors
How we use it: photographic lighting
![North Light HID Copy Light][]Model: [North Light 900 Watt HID Copy Light][]
Manufacturer: [North Light Products, Inc.][], Redwood City, CA
Features:
ceramic discharge lamps, double fan cooling, diffusion screen, accepts additional polarizing filter, meets museum standards for UV levels
How we use it: lighting materials to be scanned with our BetterLight scanning system
![Photek Digital Lighthouse][]Model: [Photek Digital Lighthouse Shooting Tent DLH-18/27][]
Manufacturer: [Photek Inc.][], Ansonia, CT
Features:
dimensions 18 inches x 18 inches x 27.5 inches, full front zipper plus zipper top for camera positioning, removable bottom panel, removable black and white sweeps, horizontal and vertical positioning, folds flat for storage
How we use it: modifying lighting for close-up photography of small objects
Model: [Professor Kobre’s Lightscoop][], standard and warming models
Manufacturer: [Lightscoop][], Tulsa, OK
Features:
bounces SLRs’ on-camera, pop-up flash from ceiling or wall, standard silver reflector or gold warming reflector, lightweight, easy to use
How we use it: event photography, check-out to other UNT Libraries departments for photo documentation
Model: [Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash and Ambient Light Meter SPD100![Polaris Flash Meter][]][]
Manufacturer: [Aspen Corporation][], Tokyo, Japan
Features:
incident, reflected light, flash, and ambient measurements; exposure value range EV -4 to 26, ambient: 1-19.9, flash: f/2-90.9; LCD display; custom functions; multi-flash feature
How we use it: verifying exposures
[Nikon D800]: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/D800.html
[Nikon Inc.]: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/index.page
[Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM zoom lens]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/canon-ef-24-85-zoom.jpg
[1]: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=149&modelid=7336
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/canon_ef-50-1.8.jpg
[2]: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=152&modelid=7306
[Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/canon-ef-50-macro.jpg
[3]: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=155&modelid=7323
[Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/canon-ef-85.jpg
[4]: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=152&modelid=7311
[EF 100mm f/2.8 macro USM]: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=155&modelid=7400
[Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED lens]: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/AF-S-Micro-Nikkor-60mm-f%252F2.8G-ED.html
[Sigma 14mm f/2.8 EX lens]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/sigma-14mm3.jpg
[Sigma Corporation of America]: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/
[Panasonic Corporation of North America]: http://shop.panasonic.com/home
[5]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/lumix7-0.jpg
[Canon Speedlite 580EX]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/canon-speedlite-580-ex-rev.jpg
[6]: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=141&modelid=10514
[Canon Speedlite 580EX II]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/canon-580exii.jpg
[7]: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=141&modelid=14998
[Bogen Imaging Inc.]: http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/lang/en_US/pid/5460
[Lowel Tota-light T1-10]: http://www.lowel.com/tota/tota_c.html#info
[Lowel-Light Manufacturing, Inc.]: http://www.lowel.com/index.html
[North Light HID Copy Light]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/northlight-hid.jpg
[North Light 900 Watt HID Copy Light]: http://www.northlightproducts.com/html/copy_lights.html
[North Light Products, Inc.]: http://www.northlightproducts.com/index.html
[Photek Digital Lighthouse]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/photek-tent.jpg
[Photek Digital Lighthouse Shooting Tent DLH-18/27]: http://www.photekusa.com/index.php?p=70
[Photek Inc.]: http://www.photekusa.com/
[Professor Kobre’s Lightscoop]: http://www.lightscoop.com/products/lightscoop-original/
[Lightscoop]: http://www.lightscoop.com/
[Polaris Flash Meter]: /assets/images/departments/division-content/digital-libraries/digital-projects-unit/equipment/polaris-flash-meter.jpg
[Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash and Ambient Light Meter SPD100![Polaris Flash Meter][]]: http://www.aspen.co.jp/html/Eproducts.html
[Aspen Corporation]: http://www.aspen.co.jp/Englishindex.html