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New Camera day/ First images

Just when I got used to the C5050 my Canon Digital SLR arrived today. I gots to learn all over again. Here is the first image

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Sorry for the darkside image I promise to post some liteside stuff in the next couple of days.
Bill

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09/07/2006

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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Here one for the litesiders

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    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • Excellent job with the lighting.
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Thanks! On the bust half I only used one regular white light bulb about 2 feet above and a little in front of it. With my old camera I was only a few inches away from the coin and not much room for lighting. With the rebel and a macro lens I am at a foot away from the coin and it fills the image. I need a longer copy stand, I don't I could fit a dollar sized coin in one image.
    Bill

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  • FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140
    Looks good - but - don't you have some stuff to pack???? image
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Frank yours is all packed and ready to go.image
    Bill

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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    Looks like you are getting the hang of it already. That bust picture is wonderful!!!! I can't wait to see the pics you will be posting a month from nowimage
    Becky
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    The best part is that bust half is just the camera, macro lens and one light. No tilting the coin, no angled glass, just shot straight on and still captured all the colors.image
    Bill

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  • PlacidPlacid Posts: 11,299 ✭✭✭
    Cool image Going to have a giveaway for your old camera? image
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Old camera has already been sold to a forum memberimage

    Here's a proof coin

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    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • ldhairldhair Posts: 7,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great images.

    May I ask about the white background?
    Do you take the image with it or change it with software?
    Can't seem to understand how you get this great look. image
    Larry

  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    I do a circular crop around the coin in Photoshop and get rid of the background. Then add the white background (or whatever else I want to use for a background), put obv and rev in one image and then add drop shadow.
    Bill

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  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    Lightside or darkside, they all look great! Congrats on the new camera, and your skills show, too.image

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  • shylockshylock Posts: 4,288 ✭✭✭
    Man, those are vibrant images Bill. Especially for your first day!

    How does it handle copper?
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Thanks Paul. image

    I got to go to sleep now to get up for work. I'll try out some copper tomorrow.
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,714 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What did you say that model number was?

    Wowser
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    That would be a Digital Rebel he's got. nice first pics. You'll become addicted to big pics.image
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
  • Cam40Cam40 Posts: 8,146
    awwt damn thats a nice half.
  • nederveitnederveit Posts: 1,038 ✭✭✭
    Dang I like that half. Is it for sale? Fantastic pictures BTW.
  • TayTayTayTay Posts: 465 ✭✭
    Nice pics image
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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Mark that lens is awesome but I really need a longer pole for my tripod.

    No the half is not for sale.

    The model is a Canon EOS Digital Rebel with a EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens.
    Bill

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  • cohodkcohodk Posts: 19,115 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Awesome pics. I was looking at that same camera last weekend, but couldn't pull the trigger. I think I'll be going back to the camera shop.image
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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    The coin to camera distance is what you really notice with the SLR's. Makes lighting much easier. Can actually get some color from straight on.
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
  • AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    Awesome pics, Bill image Guess I need to go camera shopping now.
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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Just be prepared for the price tagimage
    Bill

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  • nepbrs44nepbrs44 Posts: 600 ✭✭


    << <i>Here one for the litesiders

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    I'm in love...what a beauty!
    Bill.

    Bust Half & FSB Merc Collector
  • cohodkcohodk Posts: 19,115 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is that bust half in a slab or raw?

    Excuses are tools of the ignorant

    Knowledge is the enemy of fear

  • ClankeyeClankeye Posts: 3,928
    Really nice stuff, cosmic. Who would have thought you could get it even better? Great images.

    Clankeye
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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Bust Half is raw.

    Thanks Carl

    Here is the copper I promised. Tougher than I thought to get it right I need some more practice.

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    Here is just his eye at full resolution

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    Bill

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  • I'm using the same setup (Canon Digital Rebel and Canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens). It's awesome for imaging coins! Good job on the pics!!!

    Taking photos of coins from a foot or two away from the coin is so nice. No more shooting toned coins at an angle. It's definitely the way to go.
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    I hear you there. So much easier to setup the lighting. What are you using for a copy stand?
    Bill

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  • << <i>I hear you there. So much easier to setup the lighting. What are you using for a copy stand? >>



    I'm using an old Velbon tripod, but I'm looking into a Bogen tripod with a pivital head. It should prove to be much better for setting up images.

    What shutter speeds and f stops are you using?

    I usually shoot at slow shutters speeds (1/4 second or so) an f stop of 10 or higher and iso 100.

    What type if lighting are you using to get such nice results on the toning? I've been using GE reveal and setting the white balance manually. It's been giving pretty decent results.

    BTW, your first day with the new setup is yielding some pretty impressive results. I haven't yet regretted the $$$ spent on this system. The detail is phenomenal and the ease of use is great as well.

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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Your images are awesome. I deffinately have to learn to use this Camera better and play with the settings.

    I may go to Home Depot and Look for Inspirational materials to build one a new copy stand.

    As for settings I have not ventured beyond the auto settings yet. I will play more this weekend. I used one regular light bulb in front and above the coin along with the Camera's auto flash.
    Bill

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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Continued nice images. I typically use two light sources above, maybe 10 and 2 o'clock. Sometimes a third one at 4 to 6 o'clock is also useful. I typically shoot at around f3-5, allowing faster shutter speeds, seems to be sharper, but I'm a detail junkie. At those apertures you have to have the coin focused just right and the camera aligned well, no angle allowed or you'll get something out of focus.
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    That could produce some cool DOF effects doing it on purpose.image
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • MacCoinMacCoin Posts: 2,544 ✭✭
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  • ldhairldhair Posts: 7,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    cosmicdebris

    Thanks for the info.
    I ran into the same problem needing a longer pole.
    Couldn't find the right pole.
    I put a block of wood between the base of the pole and the bed.
    Worked great but now it won't work for my Nikon 4500.
    Thought this might help.image
    Larry

  • shylockshylock Posts: 4,288 ✭✭✭
    Oldcameoproofsguy -- I love the color on that Barber and I can't imagine a nicer pic.

    Bill -- that extra distance should help with copper lighting too, especially RBs and BNs.

    At this rate, it's only a matter of time when the images are nicer than the actual coins.
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Bill -- that extra distance should help with copper lighting too, especially RBs and BNs. >>



    BN used to be terribly hard now they're fairly easy. This is becoming one of my favorite shots.

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    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section


  • << <i>At this rate, it's only a matter of time when the images are nicer than the actual coins. >>

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  • mgoodm3,

    What are you using as a light source for coppers?

    I don't think that the color could get any truer.
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
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    Great Shot of the Indian!
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • smprfismprfi Posts: 874


    << <i>Just when I got used to the C5050 my Canon Digital SLR arrived today. I gots to learn all over again. Here is the first image

    image

    Sorry for the darkside image I promise to post some liteside stuff in the next couple of days. >>



    Is that a 1913-R Lira?
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Yep it be a Liraimage
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    that indian was taken with two small halogen desk lamps. nothing fancy
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
  • jeffnpcbjeffnpcb Posts: 1,943
    imageThose are some great shots and quick pick up on the new camera!
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