Guest Stujoe Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Here is something that I heard about on one of the coin forums and couldn't believe I didn't think of it myself. Like a lot of collectors, I have a digital camera and a loupe. I found that I can take reasonably good closeups by putting the loupe in front of the camera and taking pictures through the digital viewfinder. It takes a fairly steady hand and some trial and error but here are some example pictures: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I tried this too and got some very nice results for the steady hand: I happen to have one of these: and that holds the loupe for me and my camera is on a little stand too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Most of the RPM pics I posted in the Error/Variety section I did with the loupe trick. I may try some sort of holder too, cuz it took way too many shots to hold it on my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 If I am not too juiced on caffeine or too strung out from a lack of caffeine, I have a fairly steady hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 This is a setup that I use and I am pretty happy with it. It was the least expensive unit I could find and works ok for an amateur like me. The stand could definitely be sturdier, but a copystand makes things a lot easier. The daylight bulbs they have work well too. Have not used the tent though. http://store.tabletopstudio-store.com/ezprost.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2coins Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Interesting!, We learn every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggit Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 At 12 cups a day I definately need a stand! Why didn't I read this thread before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 12" is a little small for a copystand for me. Does anyone know a good place to get/browse copystands? 24"-36" up would work better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 I've tried the loop in front of the lense thing but haven't had much luck. I don't have much luck with the loop alone, I guess I need a steadier hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 50cents Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 http://i27.photobucket.c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowtracks Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 More practice for me but good info thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just carl Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 You may want to also check out web sites like bhphotvideo.com. B&H are one of the largest suppliers of camera equipment around. There are also other alternatives in the lower price ranges. For example check to see if you camera has a threaded filter ring in the front of the lens. If so check camera web sites for supplies or go to a camera store and look into enlarging filters. Vivitar makes a +1, +2, +3 set in numerous mm sizes for cameras. These added to your front lenses will also give you an enlargement. Also, if you check out magnifying web sites you'll find some with a builtin light and a small area that magnifies about 8X and the main one is about 3X. If your camera is not a thing of beauty why not just tape a magnifier to the front of the camera. One more thing you may want to do is check out on the internet if there are any camera shows in your area. Here in Illinois there is at least one a month. At such shows you can usually acquire a decent digital camera for a really cheap price. I have 5 of them and the cost was less than if I bought just one in a store. Also, at such shows you will meet manyh professional photographers that really know what they are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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