Thanks for the lampshade advice Marty-It works

JRocco

I shot this 85CC cameo using Marty's lampshade set-up. I like it. I will have to practice this. Here is my first try.

Russ

Lampshades aren't just for wearing anymore.

Russ, NCNE

MrSpud

Nice pic!

saintguru

Boost your contrast...it's awfully close to great!

JRocco

Hey JB -

Disclaimer- This pic has had its contrast boosted.

JRocco

I never realized how much you can play with a digi pic when you crank up the contrast-Scary.

PS- My first pic is the real deal with no games.

poorguy

Dude,

that's giving me a headache. What camera are you using? Try pointing the light at a black surface like construction paper and using the reflected light from that to illuminate your coin. You will get black fields with white devices. Also, please get it more in focus.

JRocco

Last 2 were posted with tongue in cheek- And just for the record-I gave myself a headache with those also. Oh yea Nikon Coolpix 4200

poorguy

<< <i>Last 2 were posted with tongue in cheek- And just for the record-I gave myself a headache with those also. Oh yea Nikon Coolpix 4200 >>



I've always liked Nikon but I just can't get them to take good pictures of coins consistently.

JRocco

This camera is light years ahead of a WalMart cheapie digi cam, but you are right, - There is no way I can come close to some of the pics posted on this site with this camera. I could never capture the colors AND clarity that you got in your example pic about shooting lights off the reflector for example.