<< <i>I am wondering why you have your lights so far away? I use the same bulbs you use but they are 5-8 inches from the coin. Any farther away and it doesn't light up the coin.
Same with the setup below yours. Why a black umbrella? Are you attempting to bounce light from a black surface?
Jonathan >>
Seriously trying to learn here. Could the folks that posted those images please answer my questions. I still don't see how one could get enough light from 3 feet away with the lights. I'm using the same bulbs at 5-8" to get enough light. What's the wattage on those bulbs?
Jonathan
I have been a collector for over mumbly-five years. I learn something new every day.
1) I really want lighting brackets like that. It would solve so many issues I have with lighting.
2) I see why Mr. Goodman has 350 or so watts of light. Those are placed fairly far away. I use two 60w bulbs, but those bulbs are set only a few inches from the coin. I suspect our actual lighting levels are rather similar.
I am not certain where to get light brackets that will fit my copy stand. I guess I have to haunt some good photography shops.
At the risk of embarassing all of the professionals who have posted before me, I figured I'd share my stellar setup!
Using an improvised copystand (another slab to prop up the object at just the right angle beneath the dual-15W fluorescent light source). The technique requires a human colum where the camera is mounted securely in both hands with elbows placed firmly on the desktop and positioning the camera very closely to the lightset. Then take a deep breath and press the shutter button for best results.
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<< <i>the ole' handy Redneck Camera Phone (or for those living in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas), just a "camera phone"
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Just for the record, those in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas have made some great improvements. The cord was a real pain. It was always in the way. We now use a cordless.
How about posting some pics of your setup for taking close ups like the doubling on the 2009 Lincoln? I'm having problems getting clear pictures. Thanks!
Here's my setup: overhead lighting occasionally supplemented by a gooseneck halogen.
Stand the coin on it's side. Using a digital, but not an slr, I use macro, manual focus, 2 second timer and place the lens about 1/2 - 1 inch from the coin. I just happen to have a black plastic box which is the height of my camera so no stand needed.
The pictures are not museum quality but real fast to take and not bad color.
Setup....I couldn't put the camera in front of the coin, cuz I needed to take the picture of the coin on the box !
<< <i>Here's my Hi-tech studio setup. For real!! And a couple of before and after images applying new skills and best practices!
Object/Camera postion from an angle. Note the camera is straight on. (I've substitued my 35 mm Minolta old timey camera for the digital SLR)
Object/Camera postion from behind the object and camera
Reverse angle view of camera/object positions
dual 15-W fluorescent optical light source!
Sylvania Golden Dragon LED high intensity spot-light. This baby makes all the difference!
It just goes to show you that a little knowledge goes a long way. You can do a lot with a very little if you put your mind to it!
Cheers!
Clueless before image. Lots of yellow white balance shift and obv & rev images aren't even the same size!
Most recent images employing learned photographic techniques and skills (mostly from Mark Goodman's Numismatic Photography book).
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<< <i>How about posting some pics of your setup for taking close ups like the doubling on the 2009 Lincoln? I'm having problems getting clear pictures. Thanks! >>
This is clear in terms of seeing his thumb on this DDR 001......but I used the wrong F stop or ISO and picked up a bunch of specks.
Comments
<< <i>I've taken more photos in my bedroom than some of the most prolific pornographers:
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You wouldn't believe how long it took to get him to sit still for this.
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Wow, that's a cool rig. Does it shoot gamma rays too?
<< <i>I finally grabbed my backup camera and snapped a pic or two of my setup:
The camera has the Canon 65mm "1x-5x" lens on it, set to about 3x, a good balance of resolution and magnification.
This is what took many of the pictures in this thread. >>
Wow that is a serious lens and flash. Wish I could afford that. For now I just have my 150mm Sigma lens and floor lamps.
Throw the slab on the carpet and grab the camera.
Tadaaaa.....
I'm working on a making a better setup and getting a better camera.
Cameron Kiefer
<< <i>I am wondering why you have your lights so far away? I use the same bulbs you use but they are 5-8 inches from the coin. Any farther away and it doesn't light up the coin.
Same with the setup below yours. Why a black umbrella? Are you attempting to bounce light from a black surface?
Jonathan >>
Seriously trying to learn here. Could the folks that posted those images please answer my questions. I still don't see how one could get enough light from 3 feet away with the lights. I'm using the same bulbs at 5-8" to get enough light. What's the wattage on those bulbs?
Jonathan
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Throw the slab on the carpet and grab the camera.
Tadaaaa.....
I'm working on a making a better setup and getting a better camera.
Cameron Kiefer >>
That's not bad for a hand shot. A lot less setup work and enough for e-bay.
2) I see why Mr. Goodman has 350 or so watts of light. Those are placed fairly far away. I use two 60w bulbs, but those bulbs are set only a few inches from the coin. I suspect our actual lighting levels are rather similar.
I am not certain where to get light brackets that will fit my copy stand. I guess I have to haunt some good photography shops.
Using an improvised copystand (another slab to prop up the object at just the right angle beneath the dual-15W fluorescent light source). The technique requires a human colum where the camera is mounted securely in both hands with elbows placed firmly on the desktop and positioning the camera very closely to the lightset. Then take a deep breath and press the shutter button for best results.
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<< <i>the ole' handy Redneck Camera Phone (or for those living in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas), just a "camera phone"
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<< <i>the ole' handy Redneck Camera Phone (or for those living in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas), just a "camera phone"
Just for the record, those in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas have made some great improvements.
The cord was a real pain. It was always in the way. We now use a cordless.
i'm looking to set something up and came across this.
<< <i>classic thread and great info. i'm looking to set something up and came across this.
I agree, this is a Classic for the Bookmarks.
I just got a new micro lens today for my D90, should be fun when I figure it out
Stand the coin on it's side. Using a digital, but not an slr, I use macro, manual focus, 2 second timer and place the lens about 1/2 - 1 inch from the coin. I just happen
to have a black plastic box which is the height of my camera so no stand needed.
The pictures are not museum quality but real fast to take and not bad color.
Setup....I couldn't put the camera in front of the coin, cuz I needed to take the picture of the coin on the box !
SAMPLE PHOTOS...................................
This was taken through the proof plastic......
Other samples
Taken through plastic
<< <i>Here's my Hi-tech studio setup. For real!! And a couple of before and after images applying new skills and best practices!
Object/Camera postion from an angle. Note the camera is straight on. (I've substitued my 35 mm Minolta old timey camera for the digital SLR)
Object/Camera postion from behind the object and camera
Reverse angle view of camera/object positions
dual 15-W fluorescent optical light source!
Sylvania Golden Dragon LED high intensity spot-light. This baby makes all the difference!
It just goes to show you that a little knowledge goes a long way. You can do a lot with a very little if you put your mind to it!
Cheers!
Clueless before image. Lots of yellow white balance shift and obv & rev images aren't even the same size!
Most recent images employing learned photographic techniques and skills (mostly from Mark Goodman's Numismatic Photography book).
>>
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BONGO HURTLES ALONG THE RAIN SODDEN HIGHWAY OF LIFE ON UNDERINFLATED BALD RETREAD TIRES
<< <i>How about posting some pics of your setup for taking close ups like the doubling on the 2009 Lincoln? I'm having problems getting clear pictures. Thanks! >>
This is clear in terms of seeing his thumb on this DDR 001......but I used the wrong F stop or ISO and picked up a bunch of specks.