Is there a commercial product available for coin photography?

topstuf

Maybe stupid question, but Googling "light stand" doesn't do it.

I'm looking for a setup to do away with the reflection of the camera in the coin surface. I ...imagine... only light from the side/s would do what I want.

If I get close enough to fill the viewfinder, the lens shows on any proof coin.

???????????

LindeDad

I think I have seen some pictures of a set-up using angled glass but don't remember the name or place.

100proof1957

Try " copy stand "

and search here as well

been discussed many times.

topstuf

Well, HELLO THERE

COPY stand

Thank ya.
And I see an even BETTER ONE on same site. With lights. Unless there's a CHEAPIE way out of the lighting problem.
????????

mgoodm3

The reflecting camera is mainly a problem of having the camera too close to the coin. this can be helped by various means.

1. Black camera helps, black out white letters with a sharpie.
2. Use as much zoom as your camera will let you while keeping a good focus.
3. Get macro lens attachment for camera. Will help ghet camera farther away.
4. Get an SLR with a longer lens.

IrishMike

I don't know of any cheap way, a good stand and two or three lights and move them around to reduce glare. Trial and more errors, you could call it.

topstuf

Hey, we're talkin pitchers of .....COINS !!!

GOTTA be a CHEAP way. Shoebox, pinhole, clothespin film..... like that.

robertpr

If I get close enough to fill the viewfinder, the lens shows on any proof coin.

The solution is simple, don't do that.

MrSpud

if all else fails, you can also try the old lampshade diffused light trick. Just type lampshade in the forum search to see more.

RWB

If you adjust your light source so that very little light strikes the front of the lens or camera, that will prevent most of your reflection problem. You can also cut a lens-sized hole in a piece of cardbaord, then cover the cardboard with black telescope tube flocking paper. Shoot pic through the hole.

yevrah

There are some lighted copy stands on eBay too.

AUandAG

RE: copy stand with lights. I have the one with the dual side mounted lights.
I've removed the lights due to the off coloration they give the pic. I find that
my desk lamp (neon tubes) with the overhead light off, does best. I do take
the stand outside for excellent results in the sun and shade. The stand seems
quite sturdy as I've been using mine for over a year without problem. Good luck
bob
PS: The lights are just perfect for keeping my tomatoes warm on cold nights, so
I guess I do use them!

DenverDave

BIN @ $59.95 with lights or $29.95 without lights...

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAMSTAND-PRO-24-COPY-STAND-with-Dual-Lab-Lights_W0QQitemZ320066738232QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3325QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem