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Build your archaeology photo scale kit

Not sure what CASE, CANO, CAMA or CANOMA means? Start from your field use. The builder translates your choices into the exact Strati kit and variant.

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Fast start Pick a proven field setup, then fine-tune it below.
Quick decoder

Every kit starts with aluminium photo scales. Add only the field tools you need.

Strati kit names are short codes: north arrows add NO, magnetic micro-scales add MA, and CANVAS means a foldable coated-fabric scale is included.

CASE Scales only Core aluminium photo scale set with protective case.
CANO Scales + north arrows For excavation photos where orientation must be visible.
CAMA Scales + magnetic scales For small finds, lab work and metal supports.
CANOMA Complete kit Aluminium scales, north arrows and magnetic micro-scales.
CANVAS Foldable long scale Coated fabric scale for wider field shots and easy transport.
ANGULAR Self-standing scales L-shaped profile that stands upright for front-facing photos, sections and object documentation.
01 How much scale coverage do you need?

Start with the aluminium scale range you want to carry. If you choose a rigid 1 m reference later, we route you to the existing 100 cm kit automatically.

02 Choose your visibility pattern

Match contrast to soil colour, lighting and your documentation style.

03 Do you need a wider scene reference?

Stay compact, choose a rigid aluminium 1 m kit, or add CANVAS: a foldable coated-fabric scale for wider field shots.

04 Do your photos need orientation or close-up references?

These two choices translate directly into Strati codes: NO for north arrows and MA for magnetic micro-scales.

Compact add-ons

Need only small scales or a lower-budget start?

If you mostly photograph finds, samples or compact contexts, start with a portable small-scale kit — or add MicroMagnet references to a full field kit for close-up work.

Closed Strati Minimix+ red-white-black archaeology photo-scale pouch with green and red fabric on wood over grassPortable field pouch

Minimix+ compact photo scale kit

Compact photo scales for quick field documentation, watching briefs and mobile teams.

View compact kit Open Strati MicroMagnet black-white magnetic scale set in red and blue fabric pouch on wood and grassFinds and lab photos

MicroMagnet magnetic photo scale kit

Magnetic 1, 2 and 5 cm references for close-up images, metal supports and lab work.

View MicroMagnet add-on

Compare all Strati photo scale kits

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Closed Strati Minimix+ red-white-black archaeology photo-scale pouch with green and red fabric on wood over grass
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Minimix+ compact photo scale kit for field and lab documentation Minimix+ is a compact archaeological photo scale kit designed to keep small scale references organised and ready to use at the desk,...
Open Strati MicroMagnet black-white magnetic scale set in red and blue fabric pouch on wood and grass
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MicroMagnet magnetic photo scale set for close-up archaeology MicroMagnet is a compact set of small magnetic photo scales for close-up archaeological photography, finds recording and laboratory doc...
Open CASE 40 cm CANVAS photo scale kit in a green and red Strati roll case on a wooden board
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from $78.00
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CANVAS 40 cm photo scale kit for compact field documentation The CANVAS 40 cm kit adds a foldable fabric scale to Strati’s compact photo scale system. It is made for archaeologists who need a light...
Open CANOMA 50 cm canvas archaeological photography scale kit with green red roll-up case, metric scales and white north arrows on wood and grass
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from $87.00
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CANVAS photo scale kit 50 cm A compact kit for mobile field recording with both rigid and flexible references. The CANVAS 50 cm kit combines Strati compact photo scales with a foldable fabric scale...
CASE 50 cm black and white archaeological photo scales with open blue and red storage case on wood
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from $45.00
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$45.00
CASE flat photo scale kit for archaeology fieldwork The CASE flat kit is the essential Strati photo scale set: durable flat archaeological scales organised in a protective case for excavation, obje...
Closed CANO 50 cm green and red STRATI carrying case for archaeological photo-scale kit on wood over grass
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CANO photo scale kit with north arrowsThe field-ready choice when your photographs need both scale and orientation. CANO combines Strati flat archaeological photo scales with 3 North Arrows in one ...
Closed CAMA 50 cm green and red carrying case for archaeological photo scales on wooden board over grass
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from $56.00
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CAMA photo scale kit for field and close-up documentation The CAMA kit combines standard flat archaeological photo scales with compact magnetic scales, giving archaeologists one practical kit for e...
Open CANOMA 50 cm archaeological photo-scale kit in green and red STRATI case on wooden board over grass
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CANOMA complete photo scale kitThe most complete Strati photo scale kit for professional archaeology. CANOMA brings together metric scale, orientation and close-up magnetic references in one field-...
Red-white-black angular archaeological photo scales in an open red and black fabric holder on grass
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from $50.00
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CASE angular photo scale kit for front-facing documentation The CASE angular kit brings together self-standing archaeological photo scales and a protective case. The angular profile keeps the gradu...
CANO 100 cm archaeological photo-scale kit with red-white-black scales and north arrows in open green case on grass
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$109.00
Limited offer: CANO 100 cm kit with a free MicroMagnet set Equip your field and close-up documentation with one complete archaeology photo scale kit. This offer combines our CANO 100 cm kit — desig...
CANO 50 cm red-white-black archaeological photo scale kit with north arrows and green carrying case on wood
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Essential field photo documentation packA compact, ready-to-use pack for professional archaeology photography. It covers the four references most teams need every day: scale, orientation, close-up ...
CANOMA red-white-black archaeological photo scale kit with flat scales, north arrows, magnetic scales and green case on wood
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$216.00
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Complete site documentation packA higher-capacity pack for excavation teams that need a full documentation setup in one order. It combines rigid scales, orientation markers, magnetic close-up scale...
Collection guide

How to choose your archaeology photo scale kit

Use the kit finder above for a fast recommendation, then use this short guide to confirm the main choices before ordering. It keeps the essentials clear without turning the collection into a long article.

CASE, CANO, CAMA and CANOMA in short

CASEFlat aluminium photo scales with a protective Strati case.
CANOCASE plus three North Arrows for field orientation.
CAMACASE plus MicroMagnet scales for close-up documentation.
CANOMAThe complete kit: flat scales, North Arrows and MicroMagnet scales.

Which kit size should you choose?

  • 40 cm - compact, easy to carry, ideal for small contexts and quick object photos.
  • 50 cm - the safest everyday field choice for excavation teams and general documentation.
  • 100 cm - for larger structures, sections and wider shots that need a rigid long reference.

Which color pattern works best in the field?

  • RWB / NBR - the most versatile high-contrast pattern and the best default choice.
  • BW / NB - a clean black-and-white reference for standard documentation.
  • BY / NJ - useful when yellow improves visibility on dark soil or low-light scenes.

Canvas or 1 m aluminium scale?

  • No long scale - enough for most finds, trenches and close field contexts.
  • 1 m aluminium - choose it when you need a rigid and precise long reference.
  • CANVAS - choose it for wider scenes when a foldable coated-fabric scale is easier to transport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best kit for excavation teams?

CANO 50 cm is the practical field standard when orientation matters. Choose CANOMA 50 cm if the team also documents finds, samples or close-up details.

Which kit is best for finds photography?

For small finds and lab work, choose CAMA or CANOMA. Their MicroMagnet scales give 1, 2 and 5 cm references for close-up images.

Should I choose 40 cm, 50 cm or 100 cm?

Choose 50 cm if you are unsure. It gives more coverage than 40 cm while staying easy to handle. Move to 100 cm for large contexts, sections or structures.

Do I need CANVAS?

Only if you often need a wider reference that folds into the case. It is also the easiest way to keep a 1 m scale with you everywhere, without carrying a rigid 1 m aluminium scale. If most photos are close contexts or finds, a compact aluminium kit is usually enough.

Need the detailed version? A full field guide to CASE, CANO, CAMA, CANOMA and CANVAS can be published separately. For now, use the kit finder and comparison grid on this page to choose quickly.