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Tonedbuff
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Okay, I just got my copy stand, and had two lamps ready to go (I may need a 3rd) and took some pics to test my skills.
I did one copper (a medal with interesting subtle colors)
And I did a nickel with really nice luster AND subtle colors to see if I could get both
On the copper, I just positioned one light to each side of the token on an angle of about 30 degrees and then tilted the token a tiny bit to bring up the colors.
On the Jefferson I did the same, but used a piece of white paper across the top of the lights to partially block the light, which seemed to bring up the colors, and show the luster. I am not sure if I could exactly reproduce the photos.
I think they represent the coins REALLY well.
But, what do you all think? From looking, and tips or ideas? Is the clarity good? Would I benefit from more lighting, or would I lose color?
I did one copper (a medal with interesting subtle colors)
And I did a nickel with really nice luster AND subtle colors to see if I could get both
On the copper, I just positioned one light to each side of the token on an angle of about 30 degrees and then tilted the token a tiny bit to bring up the colors.
On the Jefferson I did the same, but used a piece of white paper across the top of the lights to partially block the light, which seemed to bring up the colors, and show the luster. I am not sure if I could exactly reproduce the photos.
I think they represent the coins REALLY well.
But, what do you all think? From looking, and tips or ideas? Is the clarity good? Would I benefit from more lighting, or would I lose color?
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The copper is a little out of focus bottom right. Are you using a high aperture?