Conservation Imaging Resources
Books:
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General Conservation Imaging:
AIC Guide to Digital Photography and Conservation Documentation
This book is indispensable for new and established conservators and conservation photographers to learn specifics of techniques and terminology.
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Free Web Resources
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Selecting equipment:
Always use non-biased reviews when evaluating new equipment. DP Review makes cit easy to compare camera models using side-by-side comparison tools and buying guides. Aimed more generally at professional and consumer photographers, not conservation specific.
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General Resources to improve your imaging:
American Society of Media Photographers Quick Reference guide
PMG wiki Examination and Documentation
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Why and how to use camera profiles:
DP Review Article by Steve Davey
Benefits of camera profiles (Xrite)
American Society of Media Photographers
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UV Visible Fluorescence:
UV Innovations Targets and workflows
Conserv-o-gram Pt 1 and Pt 2 (NPS)
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More detail on important topics:
Color Management (American Society of Media Photographers)
RAW file format (American Society of Media Photographers)
Metadata (American Society of Media Photographers)