Any photo tips on capturing rainbow toning?

RGL

OK, I'm making some progress with the new camera, but still would like to better capture toning. Any suggestions? This is the reverse of a rainbow PR-68 1951 ... it caught the DCAM well, but still off on the color.

coinguy89

I've found that using a lot of light works in capturing certain darker shades on silver. But I assume light control would be the problem. The darker colors, with the brightness in them end up looking dark. With all the colors(rainbow) it's hard to capture all of them. This should be a good thread.

nwcs

I found that it's all in the angle. I'd suggest orienting the coin in such a way as the light is captured better. Of course, it means you'll have the light source reflected as well. but that's the price you pay. If you soften the light with a diffuser it won't be too distracting. Then you can distort the image to make the coin round again or leave it tilted.

airplanenut

put the light straight down over the coin, then put a piece of paper as close to the light as is safe.

K6AZ

Did you see my thread about the flexible copy lights? Those and a copystand should take care of the problem and give you good color.

RGL

Yes, I plan to track down a copy stand and lights this weekend, I hope ... saw the thread and thanks for it.

badger

Do I understand this right? Is that a 1951 Pr68 DCam??

Looks wow.

K6AZ

<< <i>Yes, I plan to track down a copy stand and lights this weekend, I hope ... saw the thread and thanks for it. >>



I don't know where you live, but here in Richmond the camera stores are seriously lacking in professional gear, and in fact none of them even carry copy/duping equipment. You may want to try B&H if you can't find the equipment locally, their prices are very good and S&H is reasonable.

Jdurg

I found that tilting will help out with the colors as well. Like with my 1954 proof dime. The first is the proof dime from head on after some adjustments with the light, and the second is the same coin at an angle which shows the colors a little bit better.

RGL

Thanks for the tips ... No, sorry, did not mean to imply the coin is slabbed a DCAM. It has heavy rainbow toning. The reverse is DCAM, and the obverse is DCAM, also, in my opinion, but the toning on the obverse deprives it of the contrast needed for a DCAM...

spy88

RGL, I did a short study for a member that had asked how I got the pics of a coin I posted. Here is that thread from NGC forums. Hope it helps. Glad I saw your thread, as I had made a statement concerning doing the same with the OTT bulb. Haven't done it yet as I forgot, so thanks for reminding me!