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Camera Care and Cleaning
Ultra Clarity Lens Cleaner
Ultra Clarity Lens CleanerUltra Clarity Lens Clarity is a biodegradable lens cleaning formula safe for all lenses. Also cleans smudges and oils from LCD screens. Sold in a 3 ounce pump bottle.
 
Digital Care Kit w/ Waterproof Case
Digital Care Kit w/ Waterproof CaseThis camera cleaning kit has all of the usual items: blower brush, lens cleaning liquid, cotton swabs and lens tissue, but clearly provides more, a waterproof case that can hold a digital point and shoot camera, or a cell phone, or a PDA, or an MP3 player making it the perfect cleaning kit for anyone who is on the go, whether it be hiking, theme parks, off-road biking, etc. The cleaning liquid comes in a pump bottle and is safe for lenses, filters and LCD screens. It is alcohol and Ammonia free. Complete with neck strap.
 
Optikal Kleener
Optikal KleenerThis filtered, static-free lens cleaner from Leland has earned the “Earth Award” for a non-aerosol, biodegradable cleaner. It is safe for all nonporous and optical surfaces. Naturally, it is nontoxic, solvent free, and alcohol free. This cleaner uses natural enzymes to release dirt and contaminates. 4 oz. size pump bottle.
 
DLC Lens Cleaning Tissue
DLC Lens Cleaning TissueThese high quality lens tissues are made of 50% viscose rayon and 50% pulp for use on today’s high quality lenses making the removal of fingerprints, smugges, etc. much easier. They measure 2.75 x 4.75 inches and are packed in a sleeve of 50 sheets.
 
DELTA 1 Lens Clear Cleaning Cloth
DELTA 1 Lens Clear Cleaning ClothA specially designed lens cloth for cleaning lenses and other surfaces. Lintless. 8 x 8". Reusable.
 
MICROFAB Micro Fiber Cloth
MICROFAB Micro Fiber ClothThis micro fiber cloth has excellent cleaning properties. It easily absorbs water, grease or oil. It is soft to the touch and will not damage the surface of multi coated lenses. Cloth measures 7” x 6-1/4”. Machine washable.
 
Digital Camera Care Kit
Digital Camera Care KitKit includes 2 LCD screen protective films, 1 squeegee card, 1 microfiber cleaning cloth, 1 cleaning fluid, 1 medium blower brush, 5 cotton swabs, and 1 package (50 sheets) of lens tissue
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DELTA 1 Lens Tissue
Top quality lens tissue, packaged 50 sheets to a pad. Measures 4" x 2-3/4" matchbook style booklets Removes dirt and finger prints. Use for lenses, glasses or any optical surface.
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Photo Services

Canvas Printing

Printing on canvas is incredibly versatile and a great way to create a ready-to-hang image or artwork. Every canvas that we print  is protected with a UV coated acrylic finish to guard the print from dust, moisture and fading. Do you want your canvas stretched on bars or non-stretched? Framed or unframed? Customize the work to make it truly your own.

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Photography Information

Care, Handling, and Storage of Photographs

Photographic materials have complex physical and chemical structures that present special preservation challenges to the librarian and archivist. Since the birth of photography in the late 1830s, many different photographic processes and materials have been utilized, each subject to deterioration through time and with use. Although deterioration is an ongoing natural process, nevertheless much can be done to slow the rate at which it takes place in photographs.

Deteriorated photographs may require specialized conservation treatment by a professional photograph conservator, often a costly, skill-demanding, and time-consuming procedure. For the majority of photographs in research collections, single-item conservation of deteriorated photographs is probably not a feasible or a cost-effective preservation solution. Instead, preventive conservation actions such as maintenance of a good environment, promoting proper care and handling through staff and user education, and the use of good quality storage housings will have a more lasting, positive impact on the preservation of a collection.

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Art Information

Learning to Paint with Watercolors

By Cindy Tabacchi

Learning to Paint with WatercolorsWatercolor is an easy, fun medium for creating art.  Color theory, composition and design can be explored freely with watercolor paint, paper, and brushes.  Several techniques may be used with watercolors for varying effects including painting wet on wet, wet on dry, layering washes, and more.

Watercolor paper comes in cold press, hot press, and rough.  Rough paper has the most texture, and its hills and valleys can result in interesting effects when paint is added.  Hot press is the smoothest and has the finest texture.  Cold press has a moderate amount of texture and is the paper most commonly chosen by watercolor artists.

Watercolor paper comes in several weights ranging from 90 lb. to 300 lb. based on the pounds per ream of paper.  Most artists prefer to use at least 140 lb. paper.  Papers vary somewhat between manufacturers, so sampling different papers is advisable.  Paper can be purchased in pads, in blocks or in large sheets.  The large sheets are usually the most economical and can be torn into whatever size is desired.

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