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I would like to some macro image attempts.
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Finally received my mount, not much better than using the Pringles can but it's more steady for sure.
I did use some sharpen tools to try and rid the images of blurring towards the edge.
Lets see some super enlarged pics. How about a single digit or letter that will fill my 17" monitor
I did use some sharpen tools to try and rid the images of blurring towards the edge.
Lets see some super enlarged pics. How about a single digit or letter that will fill my 17" monitor
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I love the photo of STATES.
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you said big, so here you go. not as big as we could have gone though, not even close
no stacking, so there is some blur
i was really looking forward to seeing some BIG images
has baltimore tied up all the numismotographers?
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<< <i>Finally received my mount, not much better than using the Pringles can >>
Not much better? They are AWESOME! Nice job.
Getting me all fired up to take some pics again!
As soon as I clear out from under all the other projects that have me swamped for a bit...
Going to nab functional bellows since mine has died.
Great work and thanks for sharing and the inspiration.
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Mind sharing with us your set up for that shot?
Guess the goal here was to see what everyone is using, i.e. lens, settings camera. I'll admit my rig between the camera, adapter and screw on 8x achromatic macro lens comes to $275. Tomorrow I'm hitting the flea market, never know what will be there. Let me find a bellows setup, oh yeah baby
BryceM - The SLQ shield and memorial cent look great, great work.
Ricko - The left side of the half has a bit of blur, compared to the right. Overall, I thought it came out pretty decent.
Proof that more MP's isn't going to deliver better results, it's a 12.3 MP camera, probably all you need.
Lens, lens, lens, it's all about the lens, no doubt. For me it's a struggle between image quality and I hate to say it, a mic input
for shooting vids. I know if you want video capability buy a vid camera, but I want both in one package if I'm gonna lay out 1k, that's just me.
The D5100 will probably be the one I purchase, a mic input, hot shoe, decent sensor and a bit more affordable.
<< <i><<That was shot with a Nikon D300, bellows and a Nikon 20/0.40 LWD microscope objective. Not so easy getting good shots at that magnification - took a focus stack of about 128 images to create that image.>>
Proof that more MP's isn't going to deliver better results, it's a 12.3 MP camera, probably all you need.
Lens, lens, lens, it's all about the lens, no doubt. For me it's a struggle between image quality and I hate to say it, a mic input
for shooting vids. I know if you want video capability buy a vid camera, but I want both in one package if I'm gonna lay out 1k, that's just me.
The D5100 will probably be the one I purchase, a mic input, hot shoe, decent sensor and a bit more affordable. >>
my d90 shoots video with sound with my sigma macro lens.
i don't understand what a mic input has to do with shooting quality images. (if i follow what it is you mean)
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I guess I'm not a pure photographer. I would also like a cam that takes quality vids too.
A mic input doesn't pick up the noise from the cam when zooming. Just thought the D5100 offered quite a bit of cam for the dollar.
Todd - I have no idea if this mirror up function is standard on the D5100.
EDIT : The 5100 has the same CMOS sensor as the D7000, but only 11 points of focus, versus 39 with the D7000.
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finally found the full images for this cool broadstruck coin, 1988 p 5c
i would post them but it the OP's coin
I tried to really capture the texture in the fields.
I love a nice gritty/granular/flow/blast from the strike of the coin (whatever you want to call it).
I didn't even notice that toning "pullaway" on Liberty's hair until I took the shot!
My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
I'll raise you a clash and some die polish lines :-)
Poor mans version of the 1891 CC Spitting Eagle VAM-3, sorta, not really
Hey, thanks, I really have been enjoying my adventures in numismatic photography, and happy to share.
My setup...
GEAR:
- Sony alpha a65.
- Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro lens (versatile enough to capture macro shots like those above, as well as full holder shots and anything in between)
- This exact camera stand
- 2 GE 60 watt reveal bulbs.
CAMERA SETTINGS:
1/640th second Exposure
ISO 1600
3600K Color Temp adjustment (Applies specifically to the 2 GE Reveal bulbs)
Steady Shot OFF (very important as it adds a lot of clarity!)
2 sec shutter delay (to reduce any potential vibration)
The ISO setting and exposure time are the only things I play with depending on the coin. I have had success with a whole range of ISO values, as long as you adjust the exposure time to compensate. Part of the fun can be finding just the right ISO and exposure settings for various coins.
LIGHTING:
Mark Goodman's book was very helpful in this regard, as was the help I got from this thread. I am just doing a vanilla 2 bulb setup, with a slight left and slight right offset. The bulbs are positioned as high as possible, without having the camera block any light from hitting the coin, and without getting any glare from the holder.
FOCUS TRICK:
The Sony alpha has a digital zoom on the LCD screen that is very useful. Once I have my subject/coin framed up for the shot, I use the digital zoom, acquire a crisp focus, remove the digital zoom, then take the shot. I presume other DSLRs have similar capabilities.
I also find it helps in some cases to use a little Mequiar's PlastX on the PCGS slabs to eradicate any hairline scratches as well - a good recommendation I got from another user on this board.
....and, voila! Purty pictures of coins!
EDIT: Checked out the specs on that SLT-A65, real deal no question. It's chock full of features, I'm assuming you're quite happy with it right?
Looks good from here, good job!
<< <i>ISO 1600, wow. I use 64 the lowest possible setting on my cam. In fact, Mark told me to use the lowest setting to get crisp images.
EDIT: Checked out the specs on that SLT-A65, real deal no question. It's chock full of features, I'm assuming you're quite happy with it right? >>
You are right about the ISO. Lower ISO is supposed to be better, even with digital cameras (less noise they say). My posted settings were just some reference points that I know work very nicely though. At ISO 100, exposure is probably closer to 1/40th of a second, but playing with the settings is fun.
I would recommend the a65, it's a great camera. My only complaint is that sometimes the on-screen interface gets clunky or "laggy" in responding when navigating menus. Otherwise, it's the best camera I've owned by a mile for photos, and not just for coins, either. Very nice screen, great battery life. For me, the real important part was the lens, and Tamron makes that lens for other brands, too.
<< <i>FOCUS TRICK:
The Sony alpha has a digital zoom on the LCD screen that is very useful. Once I have my subject/coin framed up for the shot, I use the digital zoom, acquire a crisp focus, remove the digital zoom, then take the shot. I presume other DSLRs have similar capabilities. >>
on my nikon d90 i do the same zoom on the LCD but i don't zoom back out before pressing the shutter release button on my remote
after the i take the pic the zoom is automatically set back to normal. just a minor tip
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you are opening a can of wormholes posting images like that
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