Love my Jansjo lamps!

lsica

Subject Distance: 14 cm
Lights: 3 Jansjo 3 watt LED Gooseneck lamps
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix HS50EXR
Macro Converter: Raynox M150 (+5 Diopters)
Focal Length: 53mm (289mm 35mm equivalent)
Aperture: f/11
Shutter Speed: 1/6 second
ISO: 100
White Balance: Manual

Love the Jansjo lamps! The goosenecks make them easy to position. They don't get super hot so diffusing them can be done with simple tracing paper - or even tissues. All for under $10 each at Ikea.

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messydesk

Alas, I have no images to share here, but I have these lamps on my list of things to try out when I get a chance. One thing that concerns me is that they're not as bright as the CFL lamps I use, which means they'll probably have to be a bit closer to the coin. It's also too bad that they're 2700K lights, because they need to add a filter to the LEDs to get this color, making them less bright.

ricko

It is amazing to see how far coin photography has progressed on this forum over the years I have been a member (this forum and the previous one). Initially, there were no pictures... then they began, and people were quite impressed with the initial efforts. Now though, the macro pictures and detail in everything from the surface to the colors of the tarnish are clearly visible. Amazing. Cheers, RickO

robec

<< <i> It's also too bad that they're 2700K lights, because they need to add a filter to the LEDs to get this color, making them less bright. >>



Not that it makes that big of a difference, you'll still need a filter or some diffusion, but Jansjo lamps are 3100K.

messydesk

<< <i>It is amazing to see how far coin photography has progressed on this forum over the years >>


Absolutely. It has also progressed because of this forum. If you were to run the same photo contests today that were run as little as 5 years ago, you'd find it much more difficult to pick a "best" photo. Results would be more reflective of artistic preference.

lsica

As far as brightness goes why not just use a slower shutter speed with a tripod and remote shutter or timer? And as far as color temp goes, why not just manually set white balance?

Bochiman

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<< <i>It is amazing to see how far coin photography has progressed on this forum over the years >>


Absolutely. It has also progressed because of this forum. If you were to run the same photo contests today that were run as little as 5 years ago, you'd find it much more difficult to pick a "best" photo. Results would be more reflective of artistic preference. >>




Agreed. This forum is responsible for much, if not most, of the advanced coin photography. Mark Goodman's book is thanks to this forum and all the good photos he did and sharing he did. You, John, had a good hand in photos as well. As did many others.


For these lamps, I thought about buying a couple but read some reviews that their switches don't last long....a few months for many of them....and don't want to deal with problems like that. Still looking for something similar but something that will last for month than 3-4 months without problems.

lsica

Supposedly newer versions of them have more robust switches. Mine seem like they'd be OK with normal use. Probably wouldn't want to beat up on them tho. But for gossake they are only $10 lamps.

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lsica

<< <i>One thing that concerns me is that they're not as bright as the CFL lamps I use, which means they'll probably have to be a bit closer to the coin. >>



The bulbs aren't hot to the touch so that shouldn't be a problem. But in any case why not just open up the shutter to slower speeds? If you have the camera on a tripod or copy stand and use either a remote shutter or timer to trigger it, camera shake wouldn't be an issue. I've done some shots with corroded copper coins (for exposure experiments) where I've left the shutter on 2 solid seconds and I'm not getting any camera shake



<< <i> It's also too bad that they're 2700K lights, because they need to add a filter to the LEDs to get this color, making them less bright. >>



In that case why not just manually set the white balance? I use a piece of white printer paper and that seems to work for me.

Type2

That's what i was going to get does any one have that link again. Oh ya "FadeToBlack" did you look at that date on the 1887 you posted the pic of is that a 1887/6? or are my eye playing a tricks on me....

Bochiman

<< <i>Supposedly newer versions of them have more robust switches. Mine seem like they'd be OK with normal use. Probably wouldn't want to beat up on them tho. But for gossake they are only $10 lamps. >>



Sure, $10 each. Nearest Ikea would cost me more than that in gas. Buying online from them would be $11 shipping.
Then, if the switch breaks, it would like do it at an inopportune time and I would have to use something else or wait. It would also be more junk to throw away. I may not be a hippy tree hugger, but I also don't want to buy something just to expect to trash it in short order and add to the garbage heaps of the world.

So, I will keep looking. I've been looking for a good LED lamp for the last 6+ months and will just continue looking. It is what it is...not whining about it, but just stating the facts.

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Flatwoods

Bob, your Lincoln pics always amaze me. Great photo!!

Shamika

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<< <i> It's also too bad that they're 2700K lights, because they need to add a filter to the LEDs to get this color, making them less bright. >>



Not that it makes that big of a difference, you'll still need a filter or some diffusion, but Jansjo lamps are 3100K.



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Love the wood grain.