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Which photo do you like best? I think I finally nailed getting pictures down (after 10 years!)

seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,180 ✭✭✭
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On the advice of a photo pro I purchased a 35mm 2.8 Lens for my SLR Nikon.

I adjust the ISO to 100.

The only difference between these 2 pictures is the distance I took them from. One is about 9 inches and the other about 18 inches. Which do you like better?

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Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.

Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.

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    lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Generally, more distance from the coin yields better pix. You're able to get more, and direct, light on it.

    I would have opted for a macro lens for coin photography.
    Lance.
    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
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    MrSpudMrSpud Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭
    The one on the left is better
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    STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    Well, obviously if you want a better idea of what the coin looks like, then the 'left' photo is a no-brainer!
    It shows more color and is in slightly better focus than the photo on the 'right'.

    Now, to say that you "nailed" either photo is an overstatement IMO. Neither photo is particularly great.
    But, we all started where you are now and slowly improved our photo taking methods through trial and error.
    Suffice to say though, both photo's are well out of focus.

    Keep playing around and you will improve with time!
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    seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,180 ✭✭✭
    the one on the left is the closer picture.

    this is the teletrade lot. Coin is 100X nicer than those pictures.

    http://www.teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?auction=3383&lot=2843#n
    I seldom check PM's but do check emails often jason@seated.org

    Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.

    Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
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    ambro51ambro51 Posts: 14,522 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Never realized how much the eagle here looks like the one on the dollar
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    ambro51ambro51 Posts: 14,522 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I always wonder if comments made on this forum led to the adoption of the thin transparent prongs?? You were able to do the image and show feeding. Nice
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    StuartStuart Posts: 9,831 ✭✭✭✭✭
    SeatedDime: Which of the following two images do you prefer? I agree that it's a very pretty coin! Nice Pickup!!

    imageimage

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
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    seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,180 ✭✭✭


    << <i>SeatedDime: Which of the following two images do you prefer? I agree that it's a very pretty coin! Nice Pickup!!

    imageimage >>



    One is sharper, the other better reflects the true color and feel of the coin. I want to figure out how to get both.
    I seldom check PM's but do check emails often jason@seated.org

    Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.

    Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
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    seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,180 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Sd,
    when will it be available for sale? >>



    Seeing I have not sold anything since ANA it may be a while. You really want it?
    I seldom check PM's but do check emails often jason@seated.org

    Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.

    Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.

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