Trying to setup my new light rig to photograph my holeys, need feedback...

dthigpen

Any feedback on this picture? Using two 60w Reveal bulbs on flex arms...

100proof1957

dem red x's are way cool !

Cladiator

maybe back the lights off a bit, seems kinda washed out with light. Also, maybe a bit of adjusting the white balance on the camera to get rid of the pinkish color?

Edited to add: No Red X's for me

dthigpen

<< <i>dem red x's are way cool ! >>



Hmm, Guessing that's your DNS servers.

goose3

the pics work fine for me.

they look sort of blah to me. maybe too much light or not at the right angles???

dthigpen

How's that? Adjusted the lighting and White Balance...

airplanenut

The lighting is getting better, but the trade dollar looks a bit out of focus.

Jeremy

dthigpen

I need to get an electronic remote shutter release for my camera...

dthigpen

Just used one light for this one...

dthigpen

Just used one light on this one, too.

dthigpen

Here's the same one with two lights used.

Cladiator

What ever you are doing, keep doing it! They are looking better and better and better I like the 1 light photo of the 1871 the best.

goose3

those look MUCH better!!!

dthigpen

Calvin Coolidge Medal... One light..

dthigpen

Bust Quarter... One Light...

carl

The one light situation appears to be less washed out. If you stick to two lamps you may want to use a light spreading filter over the lamps. If you can't find any you can make them out of the prismatic type lens covers used for fluorescent fixtures whicch should be available at any place such as Home Depot, Menards, Ace Hardware or any such place. They usually come in 2 x 4 foot sheets unfortunately but you could make numerous filters from that. They also come in clear, smoked and other clarities. The smoked ones will not only dissapate the light but will tone it down somewhat. However, all your photos are pretty darn good so just keep on experimenting. They appear a little over the 50 KBs. What size are those photos?

dthigpen

<< <i>The one light situation appears to be less washed out. If you stick to two lamps you may want to use a light spreading filter over the lamps. If you can't find any you can make them out of the prismatic type lens covers used for fluorescent fixtures whicch should be available at any place such as Home Depot, Menards, Ace Hardware or any such place. They usually come in 2 x 4 foot sheets unfortunately but you could make numerous filters from that. They also come in clear, smoked and other clarities. The smoked ones will not only dissapate the light but will tone it down somewhat. However, all your photos are pretty darn good so just keep on experimenting. They appear a little over the 50 KBs. What size are those photos? >>



Thanks for the filter tip. The I just cropped & sized the photos down to 800xwhatever or 600xwhatever for these purposes. The camera spits them out at 3008x2000.

wjd283

I usually use one reveal bulb and one regular bulb about two feet away.
I think you've about got it though.

VAMs4U2BuyHere

<< <i>The camera spits them out at 3008x2000. >>

You should be able to adjust your camera setting for different sizes.

mgoodm3

One light is best for circs. i tend to use light at as high of an angle as possible, no filters. Sometimes dropping the light to a lower angle will help with them also (increases contrast more) . Low contrast coins need high contrast light. I manually focus everything. Get the light in close (right next to the lens), it will help you get a faster shutter and help sharpness.

dthigpen

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<< <i>The camera spits them out at 3008x2000. >>

You should be able to adjust your camera setting for different sizes. >>



I'm just doing in max resolution to take the picture, I take it into photoshop to crop+resize anyways, so it's moot.

dthigpen

Does this look like a good copy stand for coin photography for use with a 105mm Macro lens?

mgoodm3

A bit flimsy for a camera of that weight.

KurtHorn

<< <i>Does this look like a good copy stand for coin photography for use with a 105mm Macro lens? >>



That's the rig I have. It works great but the moron who put this one together put the thing on the pole upside down. With a good macro lens you'll probably take shots from closer in. Anyway, I do.

AlaBill

There is a tremendous difference between the first and last photogrph here. The ideas here are going to help me as well.

TorinoCobra71

There are holes in your coins..........

TorinoCobra71

dthigpen

Thanks for all of the feedback, I ended up ordering an electronic remote shutter release and a new copy stand (Instead of my rigged up one) to help with the sharpness issues.