Photography Civil War
1860's cameras and photography?
I was watching C.S.I. last night with my family and on the show someone said that during the civil war a person had to hold still for Five (5) minutes to have their picture taken.
I said no way, by the 1860's cameras were faster than that.
So.. how long was a exposure for a portrait in the mid 1800's
Depending on the light, it was 1 to 3 minutes. (I have several cameras from before the turn of the century.) Unless you were indoors using lantern light (most shots were done outside) I can't image it taking 5 minutes. The paper was far more light sensitive than they are giving it credit for.
-- Richard Rasner
Nakayama Studios
Civil War Photography
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The Soldier and Sailor Memorial to the fallen of the American Civil War Photo Mugs The Soldier and Sailor Memorial to the fallen of the American Civil War (1861-65) with the parish hall of St. Michaels Episcopal Church beyond, on Hope Street, Bristol, Rhode Island, New England, United States of America, North America.... |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Civil War re-enactment by the Sealed Knot, near site of Edgehill, Warwickshire, from Robert Harding $24.99 Photo Puzzle, Civil War re-enactment by the Sealed Knot, near site of Edgehill, Warwickshire,. Civil War re-enactment by the Sealed Knot, near site of Edgehill, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe. Chosen by Robert Harding. 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5x7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on R... |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of The Soldier and Sailor Memorial to the fallen of the American Civil War from Robert Harding $24.99 Photo Puzzle, The Soldier and Sailor Memorial to the fallen of the American Civil War. The Soldier and Sailor Memorial to the fallen of the American Civil War (1861-65) with the parish hall of St. Michaels Episcopal Church beyond, on Hope Street, Bristol, Rhode Island, New England, United States of America, North America. Chosen by Robert Harding. 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in blac... |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Civil war devastation in suburbs of Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia from Robert Harding Photo Puzzle, Civil war devastation in suburbs of Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia. Civil war devastation in suburbs of Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia. Chosen by Robert Harding. 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5x7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi. This item is shipped from our American lab.... |