Got the new copy stand for my camera today.

MadMarty

So it's time for test pictures.

Reverse of that 1971-D Nickel (the one with the dimples)


The steps on the same coin.

Russ

Sure makes it a LOT easier, doesn't it?

Russ, NCNE

MadMarty

Yes, but I need to play with the lighting. What type of bulbs do you use, and how do you disfuse them? Is disfuse the right term.

DesertLizard

Madmarty,
Please explain what and how you are capturing these images. Camera, focal length, lighting, etc. I have take regular pix for years and can't come close to doing really good digital images despite having a 3.5pix camera.
thanks

DHeath

Diffuse.....but I like the pics.

MadMarty

Camera: Olympus X2020 2.1 Megapixel
Lens: had to buy a Macro Lens for the camera
Focal length: With the macro lens about 4 to 5 inches above the object.
I set the camera for 200 speed.
Lighting: I just got a Testrite copy stand with 4 lights (I have 75 watt reveal bulbs in there right now)

Russ

Steps:



Marty,

I use GE Reveal bulbs; up to three with various wattages. Mounted in those desk lamp thingies so I can move them around:



Russ, NCNE

DanC

Marty -

Playing with the lights is good. You'll figure it out - but using a variety of the GE Reveals works nicely.
On proofs, I use a 60 or 75 watt up high, and to the side, then one or two 40-watts low and oblique.

Obviously, business strikes, toned, and copper are different. You have to play with it. (just don't go BLIND)

edit: So Russ posts while I'm writing this...