this is starting to make more sense to me you people are helpful.
andybuk99, to do the same do I need to look for a camera that's specifically 4x5 or 10x8 or do cameras tend to handle a range of different film sizes. for example I buy a regular 35mm camera and it can also do 5x4?
one big question I wanted to know is film vs digital. do you think film would be better for me and that it would be the best way to go at the moment in capturing my art. I hear digital has no grain and looks superior as well as being is easier - but I suspect the digital gear is
much pricier to purchase, am I correct? and for the small difference (in output quality) should I just invest in a good film camera for main reasons of affordability? on the question of camera
backs, do I need one of these or
only if I choose the digital route with a DSLR and for example a Betterlight back to pair with it (if that makes sense).
I suppose you could always scan it yourself if you are competent with colour management and have the time to do it
I could get an epson scanner that scans film. the one in the link does:
35mm x 24 FRAMES STRIPFILM
35mm x 12 SLIDES MOUNTED FILM
MEDIUM FORMAT 120/220 (6 x 12cm) x 3 FRAMES STRIPFILM
4 x 5 INCHES x 2 FRAMES FILM
8 x 10 INCHES x FILM AREA GUIDE
http://www.epson.com.au/products/scanner/p...onv700photo.aspon the setup - do you hang your art piece and put your camera on a tripod then shoot it. do you set up lighting? if you don't have pro lights what's a good compromise - fluoro lighting? is lens distortion an issue and is it really that hard to get a good eveness between the painting and the camera so the photo is nicely flat.
sorry for the questions but I am an artist who is also a total photographic noob. even if you answer one of the questions that would help me.