First shot at proof lincoln photos with the lampshade

ellewood · February 28, 2005 10:07AM

props to MadMarty of course......

but after just one hour and about 50 digital shots...this was the best I could do for the night. Can't seem to get the hint of red out of the pic for some reason. I could probably eliminate it with a photoshop software...but I want to get this right WITHOUT enhancement. Maybe the red is just coming off of the coin itself? Done for the night. Try at it again tomorrow.

Russ · February 28, 2005 10:25AM

Yep, lampshades aren't just for wearing anymore.

Russ, NCNE

BowTieCoins · February 28, 2005 9:34PM

Russ, is the only way to take a quality digital pic, with a maccro lense?

Thanks, Chris

Russ · March 1, 2005 1:07AM

<< Russ, is the only way to take a quality digital pic, with a maccro lense? >>

Without macro capability it's not possible to adequately capture the detail of the coin. You don't need uber macro, though. My camera is 3.2 inches and works fine.

Russ, NCNE

ebaytrader · March 1, 2005 10:59PM

First, a question: Would this 'lamp shade' diffusing effect be similar to the use of cloud domes?

Second:There is smoething about 'shot' and 'Lincoln' in the same sentence that bothers me. Can't figure out why, tho.

Russ · March 2, 2005 12:26AM

<< Would this 'lamp shade' diffusing effect be similar to the use of cloud domes? >>

Yep, except it cost $4, instead of $150.

Russ, NCNE

ellewood · March 2, 2005 12:41AM

Doesn't get any better than that Russ. WOW.

Part of my problem I think is that I have a thin plastic lining inside my lampshade. I'm heading to Walmart to pick up a cheap one this afternoon..hopefully I can find one without. Beefing up my lights too....so we'll see what happens tonight. I am using a 5 year old Sony Mavica (big ol' camera)...that we had laying around our office....it does have macro but the cam is only 2.0 megapixels. I think I can make do with the cam....but I have to bring in some more lighting.

DMWJR · March 2, 2005 8:03AM

So how are your lights set up with the shade?

jonesy · March 2, 2005 11:57PM

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<< Would this 'lamp shade' diffusing effect be similar to the use of cloud domes? >>

Yep, except it cost $4, instead of $150.

Russ, NCNE >>

clackamas · March 3, 2005 1:02AM

How do you keep the camera so steady at 3.5 inces? Menaing what type of tripod do you use?

Bear · March 3, 2005 1:05AM

WOW!!! Where are my shades.

Russ · March 3, 2005 1:37AM

<< How do you keep the camera so steady at 3.5 inces? Menaing what type of tripod do you use? >>

It's a copy stand:

Russ, NCNE

Russ · March 4, 2005 3:32AM

Russ, NCNE

Russ · March 4, 2005 4:56AM

Russ, NCNE

shylock · March 4, 2005 5:16AM

One of Gerry's gems shot on location with a couple of Ott Lites (and no lamp shade).

DMWJR · March 4, 2005 12:21PM

Proof Lincs are the ultimate photo challenge (at least for me anyway). I'm better at catching color than I am the true feel of a proof Lincoln.

All of the shots on this thread are awesome!

ellewood · March 5, 2005 12:18AM

this is the final outcome folks. I prefer to shoot the whole slab so that I can document my PCGS Cert. # for insurance reasons, etc.

$18 for two gooseneck lamps at Target - $4.00 for 2 100w Halogen bulbs + one white lampshade. This is as good as it will ever get for me. I think copper proof coins MIGHT JUST BE the hardest to photograph. I think it's a fairly good improvement from the photo that I posted above last week. The price is right...thats for sure.

Lincoln:

clackamas · March 5, 2005 2:27PM

So what is the result with unc circ coins?

jacktheknife · March 5, 2005 2:55PM

Shylock,

What do you mean "shot on location"? Gerry actually let you handle his Lincolns? Man! He won't let me anywhere near them

Someday if I ever finish, I'd like you to image my set. Don't worry, that's about 10 years off.

Jack

Russ · March 6, 2005 1:01AM

<< So what is the result with unc circ coins? >>

Not a suitable approach. It kills luster.

Russ, NCNE

First shot at proof lincoln photos with the lampshade

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