Camera Flash
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I recently attended "Quilts From Holland" show where there were signs posted "Please do not use the camera flash". I asked about this and was told that numerous flashes could damage the quilts. I have never heard of this before and have attended many quilts shows. Has anyone else come across this?
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Originally Posted by Sylvie45
I recently attended "Quilts From Holland" show where there were signs posted "Please do not use the camera flash". I asked about this and was told that numerous flashes could damage the quilts. I have never heard of this before and have attended many quilts shows. Has anyone else come across this?
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This is quite common in museums. Not now, but the bright flash used to be the result of special chemicals that would be put into the air as a result of the flash. I don't know if the current prohibition is a leftover from those days, or if there is something else. It is quite a bright flash. Why take the chance? Most cameras take good pictures without a flash.
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In a quilt show setting, it is likely that a large number of flash photos would be taken. Yes, lots of high intensity light will fade fabric.
And these quilts are on loan from their makers/owners. The quilt show is right to take the best care of them possible.
Most quilt shows are in rooms with lots of light, and most digital cameras will take a very good picture without a flash if you use the right setting.
And these quilts are on loan from their makers/owners. The quilt show is right to take the best care of them possible.
Most quilt shows are in rooms with lots of light, and most digital cameras will take a very good picture without a flash if you use the right setting.
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