Has anyone used a ring light

grip · February 24, 2013 5:27AM

For coin photos? Looks like it could be good for macro.

lcoopie · February 24, 2013 6:41AM

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keyman64 · February 24, 2013 7:59AM

<< any light can be used
assuming the white balance is adjusted >>

This, although multi-colored and coated lights would make it much more difficult.

lcoopie · February 24, 2013 9:04AM

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grip · February 24, 2013 10:13AM

the lights are balanced for daylight and the camera can be set for daylight
So what's the problem?...The question was has anyone used ring lights for
coin photos?

Constantine · February 24, 2013 10:15AM

<< the lights are balanced for daylight and the camera can be set for daylight
So what's the problem?...The question was has anyone used ring lights for
coin photos? >>

Your title says green?

stealer · February 24, 2013 10:17AM

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<< the lights are balanced for daylight and the camera can be set for daylight
So what's the problem?...The question was has anyone used ring lights for
coin photos? >>

Your title says green? >>

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that he means "green" as in environmentally friendly (I.E. natural sunlight).

Sunlight isn't optimal as it hides hairlines.

grip · February 24, 2013 10:23AM

Correct green to RING LIGHT..sorry my bad.

LindeDad · February 24, 2013 10:24AM

Subject changed so comment was not applicable.

grip · February 24, 2013 10:31AM

<< 

<< 

<< the lights are balanced for daylight and the camera can be set for daylight
So what's the problem?...The question was has anyone used ring lights for
coin photos? >>

Your title says green? >>

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that he means "green" as in environmentally friendly (I.E. natural sunlight).

Sunlight isn't optimal as it hides hairlines. >>

What I should have said was....has anyone used a ring light for coin photos.

TomB · February 24, 2013 10:42AM

I'm glad you changed the title because I was wondering "What the heck?"

Eagleguy · February 24, 2013 11:52AM

I tried once. Too much glare.

JH

lkeigwin · February 24, 2013 11:55AM

I've had one for a few years. But I've not had good results with it. I'm probably doing something wrong.

renomedphys showed us some amazing photos using one a while back. Small cents, if I remember right.

It's another tool in the toolbox that may come in handy some day.
Lance.

Rob41281 · February 24, 2013 1:28PM

You mean like this?

messydesk · February 24, 2013 1:39PM

Ring lights are hard to control and aim because of their fixed location. Sometimes they work swimmingly, but usually lamps you can position work much better.

Rob41281 · February 24, 2013 1:41PM

The ring lights I use have adjustable arms. I love them. I can position the coin then move the light around to get the best results.

lkeigwin · February 24, 2013 1:49PM

Rob,
While those are nice photos I don't think they are better than what you can get with overhead lighting. I've seen some ring lighting that was superb.

I agree with John. (And I love "swimmingly".)
Lance.

leothelyon · February 24, 2013 2:12PM

<< I tried once. Too much glare.

JH >>

Same here! And it was a $200 item that attached right on the camera. Wiped out all 3D effects, took it back same day.

oldsubguru · February 24, 2013 9:40PM

Yes, I have. Converted a small magnifying lens lamp with circular florescent bulb by taking the lens out. I then made a opaque, whilte plastic filter for it. Wokrs pretty well.

grip · February 25, 2013 1:04AM

I was thinking of a light around the lens; the adjutsable arms sound interresting
will look into it. Thanks for the comments may just buy one and try it.

Has anyone used a ring light

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