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Coin Photography 101

dollardudedollardude Posts: 1,263
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I have another question I'd like to throw out. I just purchased a digital camera for taking pictures of coins that I would like to sell or trade. I researched digital cameras, and my conclusion was that Canon had the best product for around $300 or less. When I tried out several display cameras for myself, I ended up purchasing a Sony Cyber-shot instead. It has 5 Megapixel resolution (vs. the Canon's 4 Megapixel), unlimited video with sound (vs. the Canon's limited video with sound), and macro focusing capability, which I thought to be important for photographing coins. I am practicing taking pictures, but have found it to be difficult to accurately capture luster, color, and PL fields. I think the photography probably counts for 50% of what is involved in buying, selling, and trading coins over the internet. I am using macro focusing and two lamps with standard household soft white bulbs. Does anyone have any advice?
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  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,157 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hi,

    For the future, you should post these messages in the US Coin forum... you'll get a lot more responses. I'll try to respond later with tips if I can remember... for now I have to go back to work image

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  • dollardudedollardude Posts: 1,263
    Okay, I just posted this on the U.S. Coin Forum also, but I thought this topic really applied to buying, selling, and trading coins. I'll take input from either board. Thanks ahead of time for any input.
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  • mozeppamozeppa Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭
    howdy...

    i also have the sony cyber shot..(great camera)

    i also in addition to the camera add a full set of macro lens onto the lens body of the camera
    you are going to need a adapter ring as well ...a really good camera store can help you there.

    all the best .....mike
  • theboz11theboz11 Posts: 6,576 ✭✭✭
    Setting your white balance will help in the area of pl and tone capture. On proofs use a white background on MS use a black background. GE Reveal lights are good white light source, and early morning 10-11 natural light from a north window is another great one for effect.
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  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,157 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Okay, I just posted this on the U.S. Coin Forum also, but I thought this topic really applied to buying, selling, and trading coins. I'll take input from either board. Thanks ahead of time for any input. >>

    Generally, this board is only for actually buying/selling/trading listings... the US Forum handles information on all aspects.
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