Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 I have moved my photo taking equipment back upstairs with the intent of photo-ing more coins. Here are a couple of test shots of a dupe Walker I had laying around in a 2x2. Links to Super Huge Pics: http://www.stujoe.com/pictest/whlo.jpg http://www.stujoe.com/pictest/whlr.jpg Comments? Critiques? I am starting on circ silver as it is one of the easiest things for me to shoot. As I tweak and improve I will post some different coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henare Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 are the white marks at ten o'clock on each side on the holder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 I think that is reflection of the light source off the 2x2. as I don't see anything on the coin or holder in hand. It is tough getting all the light to not replect when the coin is in a holder. I always have trouble with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Same coin. Slightly different light placement. Links to Super Huge Pic: http://www.stujoe.com/pictest/whl2o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2coins Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Looks ok for that size, Iam trying to learn close-ups but with little sucsess croping, I did see from a coin dealer sight for $150.00 a microscope and softwarefor super close-ups! they looked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Iam trying to learn close-ups <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Close ups are a whole different story. This is about it for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2coins Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 WoW!, Now your cookin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Nice shots. What kind of camera are you using and how is it set up? Are you laying the coin flat and taking the picture from above, or is the coin leaned up against something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Nice shots. What kind of camera are you using and how is it set up? Are you laying the coin flat and taking the picture from above, or is the coin leaned up against something? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have a Nikon 4300. The coin (in these pictures it is in a 2x2) is being shot head on with the camera mounted on a stand pointing directly down at it. I have 3 lights (1 - 60 watt incandescent and 2 - 20 Watt halogens) which I turn on and off or position as needed. The camera is set up in a macro mode with manual white balance but everything else automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 I bet having the three lights helps. I've been taking shots using a single light and I think the shadows are way too harsh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 I bet having the three lights helps. I've been taking shots using a single light and I think the shadows are way too harsh.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It does give you more options. A lot of times I just use 2 but the third one comes in handy every once in a while. I think it is helpful to have 2 different wattages too. Natural light is often good too but I don't always have that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan769 Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Stu is that a digital camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 3 lights? Way too complicated for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Stu is that a digital camera? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 3 lights? Way too complicated for me. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I also have digital coin photo OCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Unc, silver Washington shot through mylar/cardboard 2x2. Wish I could figure out a way to get rid of the hot spots and still make it look lifelike and show lustre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Coated Brass? Medal Super Huge Pic link: http://www.stujoe.com/pictest/mlo.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Circ copper Lincoln from the change bin: Link to Super Huge Pic: http://www.stujoe.com/pictest/lmlo.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Ok, that's enough of my annoying pictures for one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Pretty good pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan769 Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Yeppers. There's my problem. My digital is a Canon powershot A200, kind of a cheepie. My good camera is a Nikon, but it's a SLR. Of course it's more likely the user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageka Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Super pics thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Unc silver in cardboard 2x2: Super Huge picture link: http://www.stujoe.com/pictest/mexrl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Proof in plastic holder, scratches are on the holder. Link to Super duper Humongous pic: http://www.stujoe.com/pictest/proofol.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 For anyone who is interested, this is my setup. The metal bar going up with the holes in it is where I mount my camera facing straight down. Looks like my black lamp needs a dusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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