So I want to build a vacuum table for photographing posters...

Charlie

After I finish my kitchen and backing Matt't posters, I am going to build a vacuum table. It is pretty simple. All you have to do is create a channelized under carriage and I have ideas on how to divide it with valves to switch from one poster size to the next....

Anyone ever set one up?

unfriendlycollector

What kind of camera do you use?

Charlie

I am still sporting an early Digital SLR Canon Rebel xti that I've have for about 7 years... It's time to upgrade, but it's a great camera. I am still using lenses from pre-digital that I had for my 35mm Canon...

unfriendlycollector

What lens do you usually use to take a photo of a one sheet?

Charlie

Just a standard 24-70mm with auto focus. It's a Canon lens... I actually haven't used my 300mm lens in years - I'm not exactly sure where it is...

Charlie

Man I am not even sure on those mm... It's been so long, I'll have to double check.

Charlie

It may be 18 to 55... I didn't buy lenses, just the body...

David

I image it would be noisey?

I fix my focus for shooting posters.

Charlie

I do that when I am shoot a bunch of posters... I get it focuses and then turn auto off...

David

Metal notice board, rare earth magnets, I can put up one poster then shoot and remove in about 15 seconds.

Paul

Are those brollies to keep the rain off the lamps... You should use one on the camera too.

Charlie

I am also thinking about using a different lighting system and making it more of a shadow box with the lights at 90 degree to the poster.