My photo setup, lots of pics (big ones!)... Now you guys yelling lay off the contrast will STFU!!

MadMarty · February 25, 2005 9:35PM

RR SAYS:

<< Quit dinking with the contrast, Marty, and give us a real picture!!!!! >>

TONEDPEACENUT SAYS:

<< Ummmmmm Photoshop!!! >>

DMWJR SAYS:

<< Looks like some photochoppin going on . . . >>

Every time I post a picture of a proof coin I get these comments, no one out there thinks that I can find a coin that really looks like that. I must be dicking with the photo!! Well here it is from start to finish...

Here is the subject...

Here is sitting on the table under regular 75 light bulbs

Camera setup, right now (going to change to more lights) I have a Canon G5 camera w/macro lens, a copy stand, two desk lamps and a $6 white lampshade from Target (I cut the clip out that holds the lampshade on the lamp).

Picture is now taken and transfered to the computer. Yes I have to do some color adjustment, for some reason I get a rose colored tint to the coins. But here is the picture right out of the camera (cropped and reduced to save space).

The ONLY adjustments I do are reduce the red by -4, increase the green and blue by +7.

This is what I get! No trickery, no tweaking the contrast, just nice coins!!!

ajaan · February 25, 2005 9:38PM

I have never questioned your photos Marty. Very nice.

hamiltonjh · February 25, 2005 9:39PM

for the record, I never thunk you doctored the coins Marty.

Great setup.....I tried a box lined with aluminum foil placed over the coin, but that didnt work....I'm gonna hafta try your idea

ksteelheader · February 25, 2005 9:40PM

Actually, who cares what others say about your photos!

The grades you recieve speak for themselves, and probably make some jealous!

XpipedreamR · February 25, 2005 9:40PM

I have some serious questions for Marty, but not about his coins or photos thereof

darktone · February 25, 2005 9:45PM

So you are saying that coin looks exactly like the picture? Maybe you should send it to me to study for a while so I can give the forum my opinion on how it really compares to the picture- it might take me a few years to really get the feel for it though

. mike

cosmicdebris · February 25, 2005 9:48PM

I thought you'd be wearing the lampshade on your head?

MadMonk · February 25, 2005 9:48PM

Nice. I can see that red inside the lamp shade. No I ain't started nipping the sauce yet.

FC57Coins · February 25, 2005 9:54PM

<< I thought you'd be wearing the lampshade on your head? >>

He does - I can vouch for THAT!

TheRock · February 25, 2005 9:54PM

Nice equipment my friend. Great Coin

cosmicdebris · February 25, 2005 10:07PM

MadMarty · February 25, 2005 10:14PM

You forgot the tassle!! It's a fez you know!!!

hamiltonjh · February 25, 2005 10:18PM

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where's the magic wand??

FC57Coins · February 25, 2005 11:21PM

Now for the question - are there more or less chins on Marty as there are FBL's on a Frankie???

AuldFartte · February 25, 2005 11:28PM

Nice setup, Marty. The red you get just might be from whatever you sit the slab on to photograph it. The color will bounce around all over the place and end up on the coin. Maybe try something black?

Very nice pics, Oh Mad One

100proof1957 · February 25, 2005 11:31PM

I never said you shopped you pix !

I should take pix remotely close to those !

I dont even adjust the color on mine.

Stuart · February 25, 2005 11:39PM

Marty: Thanks for sharing your photo setup with the rest of us! Your lampshade is a very cost-effective and innovative way of achieving similar results to a product names the "cloud dome" which is commercially sold as a macrophotography light enhancing device.

I may have to try the lampshade for my PL/DMPL Morgans which should benefit from siliar lighting effects as do your Proof coins.

Are you an authorized value-added-reseller (VAR) of the Target lampshades with the clips removed??

JoshL · February 26, 2005 12:44AM

JoshL · February 26, 2005 12:46AM

What a WONDERFUL way to wake up this morning

Photos of DCAM Kennedy Half Dollars! LOL

Very nice and they make me want to go play with the ones I have!!!! You have got to love those mirrors and frosty surfaces. Almost beats my favorite weather...snow

mgoodm3 · February 26, 2005 1:16AM

You take nice pictures, don't let those ruffians tell you any differently.

Wolf359 · February 26, 2005 3:07AM

The grades you recieve speak for themselves, and probably make some jealous!

I'm jealous! Marty is the best.

RR · February 26, 2005 4:13AM

Oh, Marty, we know better.
I'be bought too many coins from you!
We love ya, man. (g)

RR

Purple73 · February 26, 2005 4:17AM

Can anyone fill me in why the Lamp shade? Is there holes in the sides of it to let the light in or what? How does this work?

K6AZ · February 26, 2005 4:34AM

<< Can anyone fill me in why the Lamp shade? Is there holes in the sides of it to let the light in or what? How does this work? >>

It diffuses the light. I don't like this approach on business strikes, but it is necessary on cameo proofs.

K6AZ · February 26, 2005 4:35AM

Marty, does that camera have a setting for preset white balance? If it does, follow the instructions in the manual on how to do it. It will eliminate having to correct colors in your image editor.

Purple73 · February 26, 2005 4:39AM

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<< Can anyone fill me in why the Lamp shade? Is there holes in the sides of it to let the light in or what? How does this work? >>

It diffuses the light. I don't like this approach on business strikes, but it is necessary on cameo proofs. >>

Thanks Eric!

cohodk · February 26, 2005 4:44AM

Marty,

Maybe you get too much red because of the purple bubble wrap. Try taking a few with a black towel or other piece of cloth under the coins/slabs.

jonesy · February 26, 2005 6:02AM

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Nice photo's MadMarty!! I never thought you tinkered with your photos either. I just wish I collected what you get!!

MadMarty · February 26, 2005 11:10AM

TTT for K6AZ

K6AZ · February 26, 2005 11:12AM

Hey Marty, I saw this thread earlier and responded to it.

MadMarty · February 26, 2005 11:14AM

Sorry TTT for MS70

K6AZ · February 26, 2005 11:18AM

Marty, did you see my suggestion for getting the white balance correct? It will save you have to correct the colors after the fact.

TUMUSS · February 26, 2005 11:28AM

EXTRA EXTRA "READ ALL ABOUT IT...." ....Sunday, February 27 - Target, Wal-mart and Sear all report a stampede of what seem to be coin geeks (mumbling something about - Marty is the Man), ALL rushing the lighting department as soon as the stores opened. EVERY single white lampshade was bought.

relayer · February 27, 2005 4:49AM

A guy was selling a plastic dome light difusser at the Long Beach show for $69. Looks like the lampshade works just as well.

boyhowdy · February 27, 2005 5:41AM

Thanks Marty.

I'm researching a digital camera setup so the camera info and setup pics are a big help!

Stece

kryptonitecomics · February 27, 2005 5:49AM

Nice set up.......anybody want to post there set up for MS coins...or coins with color?????

Coinhusker1 · February 27, 2005 9:17PM

<< You take nice pictures, don't let those ruffians tell you any differently. >>

KurtHorn · February 27, 2005 11:03PM

The lampshade is a cool idea to create difuse lighting. I think I'll try it. But I would imagine a lot more light than I have is necessary. Thanks for the ideas Marty.

Yumawolf · February 27, 2005 11:26PM

DROOOOOOOOL!!!! Now maybe my husband will understand why I'm spending so much $$ to take quality pictures. UR my current

kieferscoins · March 6, 2005 9:50AM

<< Yes I have to do some color adjustment, for some reason I get a rose colored tint to the coins >>

It is the purple bubblewrap! I am serious.

Cameron Kiefer

MadMarty · March 6, 2005 10:09AM

<< 

<< Yes I have to do some color adjustment, for some reason I get a rose colored tint to the coins >>

It is the purple bubblewrap! I am serious.

Cameron Kiefer >>

I tried a white and a black background, same result. Maybe a clear backround...

My photo setup, lots of pics (big ones!)... Now you guys yelling lay off the contrast will STFU!!

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