Woodworker's Journal 1985-9-2, страница 12

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The K-3 is our most popular Model. All components are heavy duty and of commercial quality, with a wide working range, deluxe clamping, engraves Woodstock of any length and any thickness. Engraves panels even larger than the machine. Signmakers, engravers and commercial woodworkers buy this Model.

The K-3 is our latest Model, most versatile, and with recent improvements. We recommend it.

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• Equipped with 2.4 HP UNIMEX motor e Hardened 40" table e Automatic feed 19 fpm

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A Guide to

Photographing Your Work

Photographs can be a valuable tool in marketing your work. They are also the key to a professional looking portfolio, and serve as a record of your woodworking achievements. With professional studio services running between $75 and $100 per piece, photographing your own work can translate into substantial savings.

In all fairness, however, professional quality photographs are not easy to achieve. Certain minimal equipment is a must, without which it is not even remotely possible to reach an acceptable level of expertise. An investment of about $100, in addition to your present 35mm camera, should provide the basics. Without these bare necessities you are better off hiring a professional, rather than expending time and energy in a wasted effort. Here's a list of basic equipment:

35mm Camera — Most cameras are equipped with a 50 or 55mm lens, either of which is acceptable. For best results use a short 100-125mm telephoto lens instead. The tele-photo lens is less likely to distort the image of the object being photographed. No filters are necessary.

Tripod — A tripod or camera mount is a must to hold the camera steady, (about $20).

Cable Release — Important because direct manual shutter release may jar the camera, resulting in a blurred image, (about $5).

Clip-on Lamps — You will need at least 2 or 3 clip-on lamps with wide-bowl aluminum reflectors, (about $8 each). Bulbs — For color photos, use 250 watt Tungsten photo-floodlights, Kelvin temp. 3200 (about $2.50 each). These lights will insure accurate color reproduction. This is an important item because without accuracy in the color reproduction, individual woods may not appear true to their actual colors. For black and white photos, regular 100 watt bulbs are adequate.

Background Paper — Seamless white background paper is a must if you are to achieve that "studio look." Perhaps the most common error by amateur photographers is the choice of a white bed sheet for a background. The sheet always shows up as folded or wrinkled, and tends to reflect light unevenly. Professional quality white background paper is usually sold in sheets 107 in. wide. It is hung from the ceiling or from stands, and extends down behind and then under the piece in a gentle arc, creating a perfect seamless background, (about $32 for a 107 in. wide by 10 yd. long section).

Film — Use Kodak Ektachrome EPR-160 (ASA-160) for color shots. For black and white, use Kodak Plus X (ASA-125). Note: The slower the film speed, the better the photo quality. Because a tripod is used, slower film speeds are acceptable.

In photographing your work there are a number of points to consider, some general and some very specific.

First, examine the finish of the piece carefully. Does it have a gloss or a matte finish? Glossy finishes require dif

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