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Coin Photography setup....sigh..

REALGATORREALGATOR Posts: 2,622 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I know this has been discussed a bunch on the forum but does someone have a photo of their
coin photography set-up? ie. showing the camera, tripod, lighting, coin, etc....

There have been so many descriptions but, well, you know a picture is worth.....

A photo of the set up and an end result example along with descriptions of the settings used would be interesting.

Thanks.

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  • ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭
    No Hello?
  • ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭
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  • cdan12cdan12 Posts: 364
    Hello, enter that question in the search feature,you should get several hits.
  • DarkhorseDarkhorse Posts: 1,377
    I use a couple of lamps I find around the house and I play around with them until I have the lighting I like then I take the photo on the floor without a tripod. I usually improvise and have no elaborate setup.
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    How can I take a picture of my camera when I only have one camera?
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭
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  • seanqseanq Posts: 8,652 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards, Realgator. So tell us, how long have you worked for Heritage? image


    Sean Reynolds
    Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

    "Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
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    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
    Eric, which camera is that ?? the one on the copystand.




    Herb
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭
    That's the Nikon 8800.

    As a matter of fact, I discovered that this stand wasn't going to really support the D70 correctly, so I've ordered a heavier duty stand. Probably going to sell the Testrite with the flexible arms.
  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
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    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • pharmerpharmer Posts: 8,355 ✭
    I'd show you a picture of me holding a coin slab in one hand under a $5 gooseneck lamp and the camera in the other hand, but I wouldn't want to show Eric up.

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    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

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  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭
    Well, pharmer, that would explain the poor picture quality you have then, wouldn't it?image
  • pharmerpharmer Posts: 8,355 ✭
    hey, I resemble that remark. Really, this isn't bad for hand held photography...


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    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

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  • tlhoytlhoy Posts: 2,204
    I do just about the same thing pharmer. I set the camera on a table, prop the coin up and click!

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  • carlcarl Posts: 2,054 ✭
    Your right it has been discussed before and I'm still trying to do it myself from all the tips sent in so far. I just spent a few hours trying and noticed no to use a black bubbly background. White background appears to be the best so far. Lighting is killing me. I can't get rid of the glare. I've even tried 1A, !b, grey, polarizing filters and still glare. Must be in the lighting. I don't want to make a complicated setup like the one someone sent in. I'd need a separate house for that. Do as I'm doing. Keep asking questions and try, try, try, try
    Carl
  • K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭
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  • pharmerpharmer Posts: 8,355 ✭
    Glenn, your results are quite good. No, my images suck, I just do it the fastest way I can, so to share, as it were. But thanks for the tip, setting the camera down just might improve the image, you think? And I need to stop balancing on one leg when i do it.
    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

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  • REALGATORREALGATOR Posts: 2,622 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ok, Hello World!

    K6AZ, thanks for the great examples. The lighting is the trickiest part of getting the right shot and now I see how its done.

    Thanks again....REALGATOR

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