Comments on: Pole photography for archaeology – Part 2: Field Testing http://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/2009/11/24/pole-photography-archaeology-part-2-field-testing/ News, resources, books and podcasts about the archaeology and ancient history of Southeast Asia Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:33:25 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: noelbynature http://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/2009/11/24/pole-photography-archaeology-part-2-field-testing/comment-page-1/#comment-23191 noelbynature Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:01:29 +0000 http://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/?p=2592#comment-23191 Oh yes, it wobbles a fair bit, which is why I'm restricted to shooting at fast speeds and perhaps using the flash. The wobbling is to be expected, since the pole is lightweight. I expect if a stronger material was used (like say, aluminum) it might wobble less, but the setup would weigh a lot more. Oh yes, it wobbles a fair bit, which is why I’m restricted to shooting at fast speeds and perhaps using the flash. The wobbling is to be expected, since the pole is lightweight. I expect if a stronger material was used (like say, aluminum) it might wobble less, but the setup would weigh a lot more.

]]> By: Ann http://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/2009/11/24/pole-photography-archaeology-part-2-field-testing/comment-page-1/#comment-23179 Ann Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:47:57 +0000 http://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/?p=2592#comment-23179 I think it definitely works, no doubt about that! Canon usually has all kinds of filters available to expand or narrow the mm, also for non-DSLR's. (Ok, some quality loss, but better than upgrading the camera? ;)) A solution for the 'wobly' pole, would to make it more heavy, and put a more solid support for it (often the pole is attached to a car). One of my favourites here in the UK is Aerial Cam, you really ought to check out their portfolio under 'archaeology various'. http://www.theimagefile.com/web/aerial-cam/portfolio.html Cheers, Ann I think it definitely works, no doubt about that! Canon usually has all kinds of filters available to expand or narrow the mm, also for non-DSLR’s. (Ok, some quality loss, but better than upgrading the camera? ;) )

A solution for the ‘wobly’ pole, would to make it more heavy, and put a more solid support for it (often the pole is attached to a car).

One of my favourites here in the UK is Aerial Cam, you really ought to check out their portfolio under ‘archaeology various’.

http://www.theimagefile.com/web/aerial-cam/portfolio.html

Cheers,
Ann

]]> By: Liz http://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/2009/11/24/pole-photography-archaeology-part-2-field-testing/comment-page-1/#comment-23178 Liz Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:40:32 +0000 http://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/?p=2592#comment-23178 Did it wobble? And I hope you didn't damage the camera against the rock! The photo of the hole looks good considering the height above the floor. Pity there was no bird in the hole to smile at the camera!!! Did it wobble? And I hope you didn’t damage the camera against the rock! The photo of the hole looks good considering the height above the floor. Pity there was no bird in the hole to smile at the camera!!!

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