Experimental Coin Photography
Matt04
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On my way back from the Knicks Ticker-tape parade I stopped at B&H & finally pulled the trigger on the lens needed to start experimenting with photographing coins.
Feel free to share your thoughts/input on any of the photos.
Just have to work on different lighting scenes now.
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Noce pics with alot of decent toing. No complaints here
Those are nice pics
Curious on how much you have invested so far to be able to take those pics
If you care to share
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All coins very nice! All dark though. Great that you're working on lighting.
Sweet! They look pretty good already, but need a bit more light as the comment above noted (the Buff especially). I think the new lens will be a nice investment for you.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
What kind of camera and lens are you using?
Your images look good. Lighting can be tough but with a little practice you'll get it.
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Very Sharpe pics - must be a nice lens. most of all have fun taking the pics with different light.
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A slight tweaking of your white balance and you are all the way there.
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Post the settings you are using on the camera
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The Tamron 90mm Macro Lens I just got is around $710 after tax, but the Sony A7V Camera Body I've already owned and used as I do Photography/Film on the side.
Agreed, Main priority right now is experimenting with lighting.
The lens I just got is:
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD (Macro Lens)
but I am still experimenting with this lens and may switch over to the - Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro as I can use it for much more than just coin photography.
This is a relatively "Cheap" lens when compared to lenses I've bought in the past from Sony...
Photography and film is something I do on the side, so the camera body isn't specifically for coin photography. I mainly use it for other photo and video work.
Sony A7V Full Frame (Camera Body)
Nice looking pics!
I use an LED Ottlight as it helps brighten and bring out the colors. Then a typical bulb for back lighting.
Just don’t use the LED light for inspecting raw coins for submission as it hides the hits.
Focus and clarity look fantastic! @Matt04
Work on White Balance and Lighting and I think you'll be there.
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Lighting and white balance are what stick out to me. The photos look dark, so you either need to spot meter the center of the photo (if you aren’t already) and/or add exposure compensation. Changing the lighting angle will better light the coins, but likely not brighten the photos overall enough to not also need a brighter exposure.
For white balance, your best bet is to set a custom white balance with whatever lights you’re using.
Those are nice coins, good sharpness, as has been mentioned check white balance. More light coverage and you're good.
Open up about 1/4 stop.