Photographing vintage magazines

[Antinous]

I can’t find much information online about this so I’ve come here to ask for advice. Anyone an expert in photographing magazines, art prints and the like on a flat surface?

I have some vintage magazines which I’d like to photograph. I plan to take some shots of the magazines open as well as some videos turning the pages. I’m not interested in scanning.

I have a durst M605 enlarger which I could potentially use as a copy stand for this purpose although the siriocam camera adapter isn’t readily available.

Wondering what lighting set up works best? Thanks in advance

 

[ancient_mariner]

The obvious point to make first is that you have permission from the copyright holders to copy them. Although they may be out of print now, you should still try to establish who owns(ed) copyright, and get permission to make electronic copies.

Otherwise, using your enlarger as a copy stand and diffused lighting either side of the camera, angled to prevent reflections and shadows would be a good place to start.

 

[AndrewFlannigan]

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