Options
Any Idea how this eBay Seller gets his coins to look so nice?
braddick
Posts: 23,133 ✭✭✭✭✭
I truly enjoy looking at the coin offerings from this seller.
The colors and the luster are apparent. Such a rare combination to be able to capture both.
Even TrueViews, that capture the intense color is generally lacking on the luster.
What techniques are used, or you imagine are possibly used for imaging to bring out the total attractiveness of a coin, such as these on eBay?
LINK
PS: I'm getting real close to pulling the trigger on his 1900 FN12 Lafayette!
The colors and the luster are apparent. Such a rare combination to be able to capture both.
Even TrueViews, that capture the intense color is generally lacking on the luster.
What techniques are used, or you imagine are possibly used for imaging to bring out the total attractiveness of a coin, such as these on eBay?
LINK
PS: I'm getting real close to pulling the trigger on his 1900 FN12 Lafayette!
peacockcoins
0
Comments
He was a novice coin photog not a year or two ago.
Without seeing the coins for comparison, I can't guess.
Lance.
first step is NOT diffusing
.
Doesn't stop me from admiring his photography.
(His prices on many of the coins are reasonable/fair too.)
peacockcoins
Lance.
EAC 6024
<< <i>If you'd like to see some great images look here.
Lance. >>
Agreed!
Killer inventory too. I love to browse his offerings.
peacockcoins
<< <i>Im sure he can stop by here and tell us how its done. >>
that's humor, right?
he's perm-bammed.
Personal note: I photograph my coins with a 150mm Sigma Macro Lens attached to a Nikon D7000 Camera. Sometimes the photos look real good but the coin does not. I understand that, and that's why I allow you a fourteen (14) day period to make sure the coin looks and feels right for you.
I see him at local bid boards every week and I remember awhile back he asked me what I do to keep the luster showing in my photos and I let him borrow my copy of Goodman's Numismatic Photography and then told him that I usually use the Microsoft Office Picture Manager (which came with older versions of Office) to "AutoCorrect" my raw shots (which really just fixes the contrast for the most part). Seems like he learned some tips from myself and the Goodman book as the photos have improved quite a bit. And I see he is also now using a version of the SpaceMonkey template in his listings... also like me...
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
<< <i>I truly enjoy looking at the coin offerings from this seller.
The colors and the luster are apparent. Such a rare combination to be able to capture both.
Even TrueViews, that capture the intense color is generally lacking on the luster.
What techniques are used, or you imagine are possibly used for imaging to bring out the total attractiveness of a coin, such as these on eBay?
LINK
PS: I'm getting real close to pulling the trigger on his 1900 FN12 Lafayette! >>
Some nice coins for sure and those MS64 Morgans look really nice. No comment on BNB because I don't know him.
The 1900 Lafayette came from Teletrade last month.
Looks like I've got a book (or two!) to read.
I'm surprised I missed that Lafayette on Teletrade as I generally peruse their listings.
peacockcoins
10-4,
My Instagram picturesErik
My registry sets
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
http://www.americanlegacycoins.com
<< <i>from his me ebay page:
Personal note: I photograph my coins with a 150mm Sigma Macro Lens attached to a Nikon D7000 Camera. Sometimes the photos look real good but the coin does not. I understand that, and that's why I allow you a fourteen (14) day period to make sure the coin looks and feels right for you. >>
He's using exactly the same equipment that alot here said they used. He just did what everyone told him to do when he asked. He asked the camera/copy stand question, and about a few hours later, posted images of the camera and copy stand he bought, because a majority mentioned the particular items. He's never wanted to take the time to do things (ie, LEARN) on his own, so with lot's of family $$, and suggestions from expert collectors, he became an instant expert numismitast. Good thing his imaging skills weren't that great when it came time to sell the infamous 3 legged Buffalo! It IS nice to see he's attending East Coast shows again (
<< <i>If you'd like to see some great images look here.
Lance. >>
Well I guess so, that seller uses Mark Goodman to take his photos.