My way of picture taking. Franklin pic!

ksteelheader · January 31, 2004 1:15AM

There is always a lot of talk on how to take the best pictures. You hear about ott lights, reveal bulbs, copy stands, tripods, paper taped to the camera, different cameras. I feel that just utilizing natural indirect light and holding the camera by hand produces the very best results. Holding the camera in hand enables you to change the angle quickly and you don't have to adjust lighting ot camera mounting systems. These two pics were taken about 10 minutes prior to putting here. There is no need, in my opinion, for fancy systems......Ken
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MadMarty · January 31, 2004 1:16AM

Nice Frankie and a very nice picture!!!

LucyBop · January 31, 2004 1:18AM

ibzman350 · January 31, 2004 1:19AM

great pic... I need a camera like that, what make and model is it??

Herb

ksteelheader · January 31, 2004 1:20AM

I just told Marty that I've had that coin for over a year and had just plain forgot about it.....Ken

Trooper · January 31, 2004 1:36AM

Ken
Excellent shot. I think my biggest problem is with my lousy macro on my camera.
From your shots do you think the background(blue cloth in this case) makes a difference?
I know my shots differ from a black or white background.

Tom

CoinAddict · January 31, 2004 1:42AM

Nice pics and coin, Ken.

MadMonk · January 31, 2004 1:46AM

nice pic, why don't you try some toned coins if you got em?

ksteelheader · January 31, 2004 1:47AM

The camera is a Sony Cybershot DSC-S85. The coin is laying on a piece of gray or silver duct tape.....Ken
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ibzman350 · January 31, 2004 1:50AM

thanx for the input...Ken

Herb

ksteelheader · January 31, 2004 2:01AM

The only toned coin I own. A PCGS PR65DCAM
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vrtech99 · January 31, 2004 2:04AM

DAMN!!!!!!.....That's good work Ken!!!!!!

Barry · January 31, 2004 2:05AM

<< <i>The coin is laying on a piece of gray or silver duct tape.....Ken >>

Adhesive side up or down?

Shamika · January 31, 2004 2:19AM

Ken, you sure can take some great pictures of proof coins. Incredible.

moosesr · January 31, 2004 2:52AM

Ken, those are really nice pictures. I have a question, I have just learned how to insert a picture in a post, but I can't figure out how to make the picture large like the ones you have shown in this post. I am using Microsoft Picture It 2002 and I size the final picture 10"by10" but when I put it in a post it only shows up half the size of yours.

Charlie

Lakesammman · January 31, 2004 2:59AM

Sorry - in Seattle we don't HAVE any natural light....

Very nice pictures - will give it a try.

nepbrs44 · January 31, 2004 3:02AM

Nice Frankie!!! Very good job with the camera and hand held

Nice.Very Nice!

Dennis88 · January 31, 2004 3:03AM

MICHAELDIXON · January 31, 2004 3:21AM

I keep trying, but I have alot to learn. Take a look.
Toned half dime

ksteelheader · January 31, 2004 4:10AM

Mike, I'll show you how to do it at the next show....BUT...Its gonna cost you big time....

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.Charlie, I post my coin pics to my own AOL FTP and they are then posted here...

Baley · January 31, 2004 4:16AM

The camera is a Sony Cybershot DSC-S85

My exact camera! I love my Sony!

FC57Coins · January 31, 2004 4:17AM

Very cool Ken!

MICHAELDIXON · January 31, 2004 4:23AM

BUT...Its gonna cost you big time....
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Okay, Okay! I'll put you in charge of the pot luck luncheon!

hoshor · January 31, 2004 4:46AM

Digital coin photography is an interesting challenge! I purchased a Nikon Coolpix because of its excellent macro capabilities. Here's a sample proof Lincoln. This was a handheld shot but I'm sticking to tripod photos now. I think the biggest challenge for me is getting colors accurate on silver coins.

LucyBop · January 31, 2004 4:56AM

Hey baby! your here....

Be Bop A Lula!!!!!

great icon!

jonesy · January 31, 2004 4:56AM

Ken, That Frankie is a blast!! PR68 DCAM??? Or shall I dare???

ksteelheader · January 31, 2004 5:40AM

Ken, That Frankie is a blast!! PR68 DCAM??? Or shall I dare???
...Don't know. Its raw. I'll probably send it to Marty for a trip to NGC. I can't wait until next year to get some of my coins back.....

ccr · January 31, 2004 5:54AM

Whoa!

Really nice pictures.

fullerfun4 · January 31, 2004 6:38AM

Ken, those are really wonderful photos. No doubt you are quite skilled.

cosmicdebris · January 31, 2004 6:44AM

Nice shots Ken but I still prefer some kind of copy stand and a remote. Then I shoot at an angle so I can hold different color pieces of paper above the coin for it to reflect off of. This way you don't get the camera lens reflected in your image and you get nice clean fields on the coin like these:

JRocco · January 31, 2004 7:03AM

There are some awesome pics on this thread. I'm very impressed.

DCAMFranklin · January 31, 2004 7:24AM

<< <i>I can't wait until next year to get some of my coins back..... >>

Too funny!

Good luck with the submission!

Stuart · January 31, 2004 7:36AM

Ken: Your photos are excellent!! Why do you place the coin on a piece of gray/blue duct tape -- for accurate color balance with a silver coin?

ksteelheader · January 31, 2004 7:58AM

Why do you place the coin on a piece of gray/blue duct tape ....I use either duct tape or construction paper. That keeps the coin from being scratched by the wooden railing on my deck. Today it was duct tape because its windy outside.....

Dabigkahuna · January 31, 2004 8:28AM

I like the hand held shots.

SDCollector · January 31, 2004 11:11AM

Ken, nice pics. I've been working on my album pics lately. The lighting is tricky since there's obviously more than one coin in the frame. Natural lighting is best, but I like to play with indoor lighting. I use an Oly C-4000, supermacro mode, manual white balance, and two 60-watt Reveal bulbs. Here's my latest attempt:

ksteelheader · January 31, 2004 1:06PM

Multiple coin shots are terribly hard to do, Yours looks great.....Ken

Cam40 · January 31, 2004 1:19PM

Nice pics everyone. Thanks for shareing.

My way of picture taking. Franklin pic!

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