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Trying out a new camera for coin pics…..

LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Not really a macro camera but thought it would be fun to try.

New camera on bottom, old CoolPix 995 on top. Haven't optimized all settings yet - just getting familiar with it. image

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"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.

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  • nwcoastnwcoast Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looking good to me!
    Nice luster and lighting.

    Congratulations on the new camera!

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  • AnkurJAnkurJ Posts: 11,370 ✭✭✭✭
    Focus looks much better with the new camera!
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  • Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Big difference, congratulations !!! image
    Timbuk3
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Likely the new camera won't make a big difference. Unless you upgrade to one with a decent macro and spend some time playing with lighting and your editor.

    Put the worst camera in the hands of Mark G. or Messydesk or Bob C. or Todd and you will be impressed with their results.

    Don't stop trying!
    Lance.
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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    New camera, or just trying it BEFORE drinking a 6-pack instead of after? image

    (as mentioned, focus looks much better)

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • lostincoinslostincoins Posts: 4,278 ✭
    the lighting on the bottom is nicer also what is the total set up?
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    old - 3.2 megapixel

    new - 24 megapixel

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    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • vibr0nicvibr0nic Posts: 614 ✭✭✭
    Nice coin and images.

    In addition to the camera, the light position shows off the coin better on the second one.

    Just remember, most important is the LENS! image
    I like large size currency and silver dollars.
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like both photos but the hair details are really sharp on the lower... Heck I'd be thrilled finding either in a box of Kellogg corn flakes! imageimage
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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,527 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I can't really say much about the camera but the bottom pic is in better focus and the lighting is also better or I guess the new camera could be handling the given light better. New toys are always fun, congrats!
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So what's it like using a camera that doesn't use floppy disks? Those must have been hard to come by.
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,851 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The photos on the bottom are a big improvement, but the actual camera is probably the least important part of the equation. The more important parts would be the lens, lighting, stable platform, editing software, and not least of all, experience.
  • yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 5,028 ✭✭✭✭✭
    3.2MP is too low to be competitive.
    Anything 10MP or higher is high enough, i.e. any Canon or Nikon DSLR.
    Combining with what a prior post implied, a 10MP camera with a good lens and lighting
    and a person who knows how to use it should be as good as anything with more MP.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Big difference.... nice pictures... Cheers, RickO
  • TireKickerTireKicker Posts: 870 ✭✭
    Definitely a difference

    Looking good
    All the best,

    Rob

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Rereading Goodman's book as well - there's a wealth of information in there!

    I like the higher contrast lighting on the second one - really brings out the details of the hair, crown, name, etc.
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • shylockshylock Posts: 4,288 ✭✭✭
    Definite improvement but you have appreciate the job that old workhorse Coolpix 995 did with 3.2 mp.

    Once images are reduced to posting acceptable size the 7-8 times higher megapixels only looks about twice as good image
    Paul <> altered surfaces <> CoinGallery.org
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    megapixel count has nothing to do with it IMO

    LCoopie = Les
  • commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,096 ✭✭✭
    Now you only need a nice coin to image. image Nice before and after, and an absolutely killer coin.

    -Paul
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