I’ve been asked to supply some photographs (on photographic paper rather than inkjet) for a time capsule. What would be the best way to pack them? I’m thinking of a plastic bag or possibly a glass jar with some Silica Gel. There’s no date set for opening the capsule.
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Why not Laminate them?
CodaThere will be times when you will be in the field without a camera. And, you will see the most glorious sunset or the most beautiful scene that you have ever witnessed. Don't be bitter because you can't record it. Sit down, drink it in, and enjoy it for what it is!
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Originally posted by briansquibb View PostPrint them on archive paper
I did read somewhere that CD/DVD only last 10 years (well I know that's not true) ... but again there are archival quality discs ... but (and its a big one) will folk have a reader in 100 years time when the TC is opened. Will they understand JPEGs? Archiving is a major problem ... ask the BBC about the Doomsday Laser Disc !!!Last edited by MX5; 18-12-2010, 14:25.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Probably a combination of all would work. The trouble is the organisers haven’t given me much notice. I had an email last night and they want to seal the casket on New Year’s Eve. I’m waiting for them to get back to me to let me know how much space there will be in the drum.
There was an item on Click which reckoned that some CDs wouldn’t last much more than a year.
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Originally posted by Ems View PostThere was an item on Click which reckoned that some CDs wouldn’t last much more than a year.
If you do use archive paper make sure that the inks are also to the same standard or would be a waste of good paper.
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The 'problem' (if indeed there is one) applies to CD-R / CD-RW and not CD-DA's. A similar problem with DVD exists (again if indeed there is one). So your Dire Straits CD-DA collection is safe ...
It's to do with the coating I gather ... some cheap discs use a cheap coating that comes away. But I can't say I've noticed ... and I've some original single speed CD-R that I've had for a long time and had to use one last year and it was still okay. That when the external SCSI CD writer was the size of a brick and cost a grand (not me the company I worked for).
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What about going to your local craft shop that does cardmaking, scrap booking supplies. They will have acid free paper and could advise on what would be best?Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
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