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<\/span>What is a copy stand?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A copy stand, also known as a repro stand, is a device used to fascilitate the photography of large flat objects like artwork, books or manuscripts. Copy stands<\/a> are used in archiving, artwork reproduction, animation, forensics and many more fields or arts and sciences. The typical photographic copy stand is comprised of a base board and a vertical column onto which the camera platform (or stage) rides. The device is very similar to an enarger in both construction and appearance, which is why the two are often mistaken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A camera attached to the copy stand platform points squarely down to the center of the baseboard. The platform height can usually be adjusted and fixed along the column to accommodate different sized objects and lens focal lenghts. Typically, this is done via a hand crank mechanism and friction locks, although higher end motorized models are also offered. More advanced copy stand models may feature a spring loaded counterweight to offset the camera weight and make fine adjustments easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simpler copy stand models<\/a> come with plain flat baseboards onto which you simply lay or tape your objects. More sophisticated models may come with metal baseboards that enable the use of magnets, or backlit options for translucent materials. Some baseboards have grids or scales to aid positioning and provide a measurement aspect to the photographic documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often, copy stands incorporate a a lighting solution to provide flat, even illumination across the base board. The typical configuration for reproduction lighting features two or four light sources on flexible arms on either side of the baseboard. Traditionally, tungsten or halogen lighting<\/a> has been used for this purpose, although flash and, more recently, LED options<\/a> are available. Alternatively, regular studio lighting fixtures can be used with a copy stand. Due to the nature of most tasks involving a copy stand, a high CRI light source<\/a> is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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