Below is a list of supplies you need to capture images from a collection of records or books, instructions on assembling a camera workstation, and lists of keyboard shortcuts to increase efficiency. Be sure to have the following supplies on hand before you begin imaging.
Note: The name of the supply as it appears on the supply ordering list is in parentheses.
| Item | Image |
| A circular focusing target or focus target, sometimes used with Illunis cameras. | 
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| A large, clean, blemish-free whiteboard. (Digital Whiteboard) | 
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| A grayscale card. (Kodak Color Dep Guide and Grayscale) | 
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| Single step calibration board for Nikon cameras. | 
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| Black photo tape. (Tape Black Photo #235 Roll) | 
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| Lens cleaning supplies. (Lens Cleaning Brush, Lens Cleaning Solution, Lens Cleaning Tissue) | 
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| Slip sheets are black and white card stock or construction paper. These are not provided by FamilySearch. | 
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| Clamps. (Clip, Barrel Clip 3") | 
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| Wedges. (Black Foam Wedge) | 
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| Rubber fingers. (#11 Finger to #14 Finger) Use the smaller #11 or #12 for the fore finger; use the larger #13 or #14 for the thumb. | 
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| Fluorescent lamps. (55-watt, 5400 Kelvin) | 
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| LED lights. | 
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| FedEx and yellow shipping labels. (FedEx Billable Stamp Digital, for US only; Digital Mailing Label International and Domestic) New labels usually come in the external HD box. | 
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| Black material or sheets that can be attached to the camera stand to shield eyes from the lamps. These are not provided by FamilySearch. | 
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| Camera stand | 
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| External HD | 
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