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Another photo with the Canon SX-40 - Toned Morgan

ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,808 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I bought this Morgan from Larry Shapiro some time back, it's like a rising sun. I've shown it before, but I found out with some large coins, 3 lamps does make a difference with excess shadows. I actually think my image is pretty close to the Tru-View - see what y'all think. If I had a box of 20, this coin would definitely be in it.

1886 PCGS MS-64+:

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  • melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭
    Erik,

    Great photograph. Great coin.

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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great pic!!! image

    3 Halogen lights image
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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is the Canon SX-40 a fixed lens DSLR and your using a copystand with it image
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  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,808 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Oops, forgot to put in the lamp info, 2 gooseneck halogens and one gooseneck with an incandescent bulb. It seems to work OK, but I'm wondering if all three should be the same.

    Using a tripod, and the SX-40 is a superzoom with a lot of options. In some respects, it behaves like a DSLR; it can take additional lenses. When I zoom, the coin takes up the entire focus area and then some, but not the entire viewfinder.

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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Oops, forgot to put in the lamp info, 2 gooseneck halogens and one gooseneck with an incandescent bulb. It seems to work OK, but I'm wondering if all three should be the same. >>



    Yes don't mix lighting as all 3 should be the same type.

    Only criticism is the reverse shot you need to move the light away an inch as your getting light glare at 12 o'clock.

    Your pic is far better then the tru-view as I could write checks based on your image all day long! image
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  • UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice job!
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  • SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,515 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great looking coin and pic!
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  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
    I too think they look better then the tru-view.


    Nice pic, nice coin.



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  • etexmikeetexmike Posts: 6,852 ✭✭✭
    Great looking coin and image. Congrats on both. image


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  • PipestonePetePipestonePete Posts: 1,959 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great looking image. That obverse photo almost appears to be 3-D.
  • MesquiteMesquite Posts: 4,075 ✭✭✭
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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    Golden!!imageimage
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  • mingotmingot Posts: 1,807 ✭✭✭
    All of the lights should be the same to make it easier to get the white balance right ... but it's kinda hard to argue with these results. GREAT picture.
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  • kimber45ACPkimber45ACP Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭
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  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,097 ✭✭✭✭✭
    These are terrific images and I believe your shots look more natural than the TrueView shots. I agree with Broadstruck where he writes that it might be best to use the same type of lighting throughout.
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  • WindycityWindycity Posts: 3,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Terrific photos. Well done.
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  • WingedLiberty1957WingedLiberty1957 Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Elmer, Did you have to tip the coin at all to bring out the color ... or did you shoot it straight on (straight down)

    I might have to buy that camera you used ... any tips on the lens or other options?



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  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,588 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great photo! And the kind of camera I like, too.. That's way on my list to replace my aging Sony H9B.
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  • WingedLiberty1957WingedLiberty1957 Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just sprung $400 for that camera! I hope I got the right options.
    I have been wanting a real digital camera for almost a year and your photos convinced me that this camera is quite good
    (I do realize that it's the photographer and not the camera that makes a good picture though!)
    Fortunately I have Mark Goodmans book, so I will give that another read.

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    Now any tips on where to buy those gooseneck halogen lamps? are all halgen bulbs created equal?

    What kind of incandescent light bulb did you use for the 3rd light?

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  • NewParadigmNewParadigm Posts: 1,322
    Nice coin
  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Super sweet Toner!
  • AuroraBorealisAuroraBorealis Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Great looking coin and pic! >>



    +1

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  • fastfreddiefastfreddie Posts: 2,905 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm jealous of your coin and your ability to take an awesome shot!
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  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,808 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Finally able to reply back, I can read this at work but not post. I think anyone that purchases this camera will be happy with it, and not just for coin photos. I've owned Canons throughout the years, and I like to stick with them.

    The gooseneck halogen lamps I managed to get at a Target clearance rack after the fall school rush for about $3 each. They are just basic flexible lamps, believe they are 20W, the incandescent lamp has a 60W bulb in it. I'll probably get another halogen light to keep it consistent, but for now I'll use the other lamp. For the smaller coins and the circulated ones, the 2 halogens are sufficient. The key to nice pictures is patience, it takes quite a few tries to get it where you want it, Goodman's book should be a big help too. Meanhwile, here's another photo of a toner I got around 15 years ago for no premium.

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  • kryptonitecomicskryptonitecomics Posts: 9,185 ✭
    Nice coin and image...congrats image
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