First image with my new camera

coinsarefun · November 25, 2015 1:04PM

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 · November 25, 2015 1:25PM

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

Goldbully · November 25, 2015 1:29PM

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

mercurydimeguy · November 25, 2015 1:48PM

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

sparky64 · November 25, 2015 2:22PM

Great pic!

Broadstruck · November 25, 2015 6:53PM

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 · November 25, 2015 8:01PM

great job, better than Stacks.

They should hire you

DorkGirl · November 25, 2015 9:12PM

Looks great!

Swampboy · November 26, 2015 12:55AM

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 · November 26, 2015 1:04AM

Impressive for just getting the camera!

Christos · November 26, 2015 1:17AM

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 · November 26, 2015 1:32AM

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 · November 26, 2015 2:38AM

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 · November 26, 2015 2:52AM

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

Swampboy · November 26, 2015 2:55AM

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 · November 26, 2015 3:09AM

Really, really nice!!!!!!

ricko · November 26, 2015 7:03AM

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

Christos · November 26, 2015 4:51PM

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 · November 26, 2015 11:28PM

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

coinsarefun · November 27, 2015 3:29AM

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 · November 27, 2015 4:29AM

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

Mine

Stacks

LotsoLuck · November 27, 2015 5:41AM

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

coinsarefun · November 27, 2015 6:19AM

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 · November 27, 2015 6:25AM

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!

First image with my new camera

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