First image with my new camera

coinsarefun

My image is first followed by Stacks.
Granted I need to read the manual and get my copy stand I ordered.
Instead of using a metal bar with clamps









Camera is a Rebel T2i used with a used Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens. I'm not even sure what settings to use
I have it tethered by using some software I downloaded as I didn't get the cd that originally came with the camera. Have to get the focus thing a little better.









Mine








Stacks

jmski52

Imagine how good you'll be when you get a little practice! Nice pic!

Goldbully

Doesn't get much better than that! Great pics!

mercurydimeguy

One of the best "first shots" I've seen. Congrats! Nice coin as well.

sparky64

Great pic!

Broadstruck

Looks great... Now make sure you record any camera settings you've used so you can go back to the ones you've used that worked as you begin to play around with others.

Treashunt

great job, better than Stacks.



They should hire you

DorkGirl

Looks great!

Swampboy

Good result Stef.

Have fun!!

That's the same lens and camera I use.



Focusing is tough and time consuming for me without the crispest result.

I use the monitor and blow the image up but my motor skills are such that the image drifts in and out of focus by the slightest twist of the lens.



Still a pretty good set up without stepping up to the next level/price point

Lakesammman

Impressive for just getting the camera!

Christos

Originally posted by: Swampboy

Good result Stef.

Have fun!!

That's the same lens and camera I use.



Focusing is tough and time consuming for me without the crispest result.

I use the monitor and blow the image up but my motor skills are such that the image drifts in and out of focus by the slightest twist of the lens.



Still a pretty good set up without stepping up to the next level/price point

Ok so I only use Canon cameras and currently have a T5i with a sigma 150mm macro. That being said I did use exactly what you and Steff are using. Use the Canon software, it is free and very easy to use. If you use the Canon software you can micro focus the camera through the computer and never have to touch the camera or lens.



Steff your image is more in focus than stacks and I would guess more represents the coin in hand. Your white balance look good and all I would change is lighting position. As stated by others take notes of how the camera is setup and then you will always be able to go back to that setting. Fade to Black is also a Canon user and recently changed from a T2i to a T3i so would be good for questions also.

I know we are not supposed to talk sales but oh well keep me in mind if you ever want to change to a longer focal length lens as whenever I find a Sigma macro at a decent price I grab it and offer it here for pretty much my cost plus shipping.

Thanks for your time, Christos (John).

LanceNewmanOCC

Have to get the focus thing a little better.

you can just sharpen the images, just a bit, before doing anything else to them.



i should have been doing that all along. amazing crispness is to be had.



fwiw, i use windows photogallery. quick and easy.

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coinsarefun

Thanks everyone. I think the main reason I had so much luck with my first

few shots with the camera is that I used the heck out of my old point and shoot camera.





swampboy, can you tell me what settings you are using.

Walkerfan

I would so happy, if I could only take images half that good!

Swampboy

Originally posted by: coinsarefun

Thanks everyone. I think the main reason I had so much luck with my first

few shots with the camera is that I used the heck out of my old point and shoot camera.





swampboy, can you tell me what settings you are using.

Stef I'm generally shooting F10

1/60-125

I adjust the WB shift in the EOS utility until I get it right

usually ISO 200 but often the ISO helps with white balance so I'm flexible



The nice part about the utility is you can see right on the monitor how each individual setting adjusts the image.



I hope this helps.



I'm real anxious to see how I can use Christos' tip about focusing from the utility.

That will be sooo cool once I find out where it is. lol

crazyhounddog

Really, really nice!!!!!!

ricko

Very impressive Stef.... first try and the results look professional to me.... Cheers, RickO

Christos

Originally posted by: Swampboy

Originally posted by: coinsarefun

Thanks everyone. I think the main reason I had so much luck with my first

few shots with the camera is that I used the heck out of my old point and shoot camera.





swampboy, can you tell me what settings you are using.

Stef I'm generally shooting F10

1/60-125

I adjust the WB shift in the EOS utility until I get it right

usually ISO 200 but often the ISO helps with white balance so I'm flexible



The nice part about the utility is you can see right on the monitor how each individual setting adjusts the image.



I hope this helps.



I'm real anxious to see how I can use Christos' tip about focusing from the utility.

That will be sooo cool once I find out where it is. lol

the little arrows a single set then double set upper right. the doubled set is larger steps in focusing.

SeattleSlammer

WAY better than Stacks .... your pic gives a terrific in-hand look (I imagine)

coinsarefun

Okay, not sure what I did with the settings and ......of course I didn't keep the notes

on the first setting....guess I'm to excited. I did manage to download the original software as

I was searching on the net and found it. There was also something in the software that lets you "install" a lens

that you are using, not sure if it made a difference though.













Mine



Stacks.

coinsarefun

One more, have to find out how to use the camera and byp***** the battery













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Stacks

LotsoLuck

Looks great Stefanie. I have the same basic set up so thanks for starting this educational thread : )

coinsarefun

Originally posted by: LotsoLuck
Looks great Stefanie. I have the same basic set up so thanks for starting this educational thread : )

Thanks to you!!! Your the one that got me going on the camera set up

fcloud

I wish I could do coin images as well as you. I think your image in the first post in this thread is better than the Stack photo. Keep up the great imagery!