Have new camera need advice for a stand

Wekar

I just got a Canon Digital Rebel, jonesing to start taking some coin pics, though I need a good macro lens first. After that a stand would help a lot I'm sure.... anyone care to share advice on what to look for in a stand? Any specs that are necessary, any nice to haves? I'm no engineer, so anything I would try to make myself would be a nightmare, any suggestions on where to purchase one?

relayer

I bought this one and they have others listed here

100proof1957

Thats neat !

Hows it work for you ?

Russ

This is the one I use:



Bought it from the company that Relayer linked. $41.

Russ, NCNE

mgoodm3

I would get a bit more expensive stand. The cheaper ones will have trouble holding up the weight of the SLR (and also the flipping mirror of the SLR) without jiggling. You invested in a nice camera, get a better copystand. I had the one like relayer showed, but it was too flimsy for it. i now have a Kaiser RS2 XA. Kinda expensive but very sturdy.

SilverDollarMan

Noob question: Is a tri pod not good 4 this application?

K6AZ

<< <i>I would get a bit more expensive stand. The cheaper ones will have trouble holding up the weight of the SLR (and also the flipping mirror of the SLR) without jiggling. You invested in a nice camera, get a better copystand. I had the one like relayer showed, but it was too flimsy for it. i now have a Kaiser RS2 XA. Kinda expensive but very sturdy. >>



Relayer showed the CS1, which is Testrite's cheapest model. I have a CS3, and it it very sturdy.

Stuart

This is the Testrite copy stand that I own, and it's very sturdy. I think that it's the same model that Eric owns and was referring to...

K6AZ

mgoodm3

The models above would be fine. Just don't go cheap with the heavy SLR.

LindeDad

Ok guys maybe a dumb question but. What type of light bulbs are the different people using in these stands. I tried different types but have a lot of problems with yellowing or reflections from too much light.

Stuart

I use "GE Reveal" Light Bulbs for my artificial light photography. However, I still prefer using diffuse natural sunlight (only available during the day).

cosmicdebris

I use a testrite stand that I added the head from a tripod to it.

oldcameoproofsguy

I use a Canon Digital Rebel with a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro for shooting coins. I just use a sturdy bogen tripod. It works very well.

The lens is very nice for macro work; I highly recommend it for your camera body.

TommyB

The DReb with the 100 mm macro rocks. I've shown this pic before, but it is taken with the aforementioned. I need to learn to work with depth of field better. I always forget to try and get to a higher f stop.

TB

ibzman350

TB





Herb

Askari

Thanks for the info!

Nickelback

I have a Cannon S50 digital camera and would like to begin taking pictures of my coins also - can anyone advise on the recommended background or surface to shoot them on? Thanks!

SilverDollarMan

Light background, maybe velvet. But an off shade white paper is better, they sell photo back ground paper @photo shop.

Barry

I use standard 75W incandescent bulbs. Do a custom white balance when you set up your camera and it will work great. Most of the time, one light works best for me.

LeeG

Great Picture TommyB!!!!!!!!!! Lee